White House Opposes Special Prosecutor in Epstein Case, Calls Transparency Demands 'Asinine'
TL;DR
The White House announced that President Trump will not recommend a special prosecutor in the Jeffrey Epstein case, dismissing calls for transparency as 'asinine' and deflecting criticism from Democrats and allies alike, amid ongoing controversy and internal dissent within his base.
- White House says Trump won’t recommend special prosecutor in Epstein case and calls Democrats wanting transparency ‘asinine’ – live The Guardian
- Live updates: White House defends handling of Epstein files, chides press for coverage The Washington Post
- Trump won’t recommend a special prosecutor in Epstein case, Leavitt says Politico
- Opinion | The Epstein Story Is Both Conspiracy Theory and Genuine Scandal The New York Times
- Trump opposes appointing special prosecutor in Epstein case, White House says USA Today
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