Trump calls Epstein question ‘a desecration’ as backlash builds

WorldPolitics
9 Jul 2025 • 5:29 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Donald Trump labelled a journalist's question about Jeffrey Epstein a "desecration" during a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
  • He expressed disbelief that the topic was still being discussed, highlighting more current events such as those in Texas and the Ukraine war.
  • Trump interrupted Attorney General Pam Bondi to voice his frustration, questioning why the "creep" was still a subject of conversation.
  • This incident occurred as criticism mounted and the Department of Justice confirmed there was no "client list" related to Epstein.
  • Watch the video in full above.

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