White House Defends Epstein Files Amid Trump Dissent
TL;DR
President Trump stated he would not recommend a special prosecutor for the Jeffrey Epstein case, deferring to the Justice Department, despite calls from some GOP members for transparency and independent investigation. The White House emphasizes the department's independence, while Trump has shown deference to Attorney General Bondi regarding Epstein files, amidst ongoing public and political scrutiny.
- Trump ‘would not recommend’ special prosecutor to investigate Epstein case, White House says CNN
- Live updates: White House defends handling of Epstein files, chides press for coverage The Washington Post
- Trump "would not recommend" a special prosecutor in Epstein case, White House says Axios
- WATCH: White House holds news briefing as Trump faces MAGA dissent over Epstein files PBS
- 9 Epstein questions, 3 main answers, 1 lingering headache for Trump administration Politico
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