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“Are You Still Talking About Jeffrey Epstein?”: Trump Scolds Reporter For Asking Question As White House Grapples With MAGA-World Backlash


The White House has faced a backlash from supporters for dismissing conspiracy theories

Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Donald Trump scolded a reporter on Tuesday for asking a question about Jeffrey Epstein, amid a backlash by some MAGA world figures dismayed that the administration’s dismissal of conspiracy theories surrounding the late convicted sex offender. The reporter asked Trump’s Attorney General, Pam Bondi, about a Justice Department and FBI memo that there was “no credible evidence found that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals as part of his actions.” The memo also said that, after a review, they supported the conclusion that Epstein died by suicide while in incarceration in 2019. So could you resolve whether or not he did?” The reporter also asked about a jailhouse tape that was released of Epstein, which has drawn scrutiny because a minute was missing from the footage.

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