Trump Informed of Name in Epstein Files, DOJ Denied Unsealing Records: WSJ Report
Eyewitness News ABC7NYAugust 5, 20252 min53,605 views
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- 📰 A Wall Street Journal report indicates that President Trump was informed in May that his name appeared multiple times in the Jeffrey Epstein files.
- ⚖️ He was also told that many other high-profile individuals were mentioned, though the Journal notes this is not evidence of wrongdoing.
DOJ's Request to Unseal Records Denied
- 🚫 A federal judge in Florida has denied the Department of Justice's request to unseal grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein.
- 🏛️ This is one of three requests made by the DOJ, with a judge in New York planning to rule expeditiously on another.
Political Ramifications and Subpoenas
- ⚠️ Senator Tom Tillis warns that the Epstein files could remain a persistent issue, potentially impacting the upcoming midterm elections.
- 🎤 Republican Congressman James Comer has formally subpoenaed Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's co-conspirator, for a deposition on August 11th.
- ❓ House Speaker Mike Johnson has questioned Maxwell's credibility as a witness.
- 🗣️ Maxwell's lawyer stated she will always testify truthfully.
- 🧐 House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries accused Republicans of hiding information regarding the Epstein scandal.
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