Trump expresses discomfort over Bill Clinton’s Epstein deposition

WorldPolitics
28 Feb 2026 • 4:59 AM MYT
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  • President Donald Trump expressed discomfort regarding Bill Clinton's deposition before the House Oversight Committee concerning Jeffrey Epstein, noting he himself had faced more intense scrutiny.
  • During his deposition, Bill Clinton stated he had no knowledge of Epstein's crimes and criticized the subpoena of Hillary Clinton, asserting she had no connection to the deceased financier.
  • Trump also suggested a potential “friendly takeoverof Cuba,” citing the island's economic struggles and ongoing talks with his administration.
  • He added that such a development could be beneficial for Cuban exiles in the U.S., with Senator Marco Rubio reportedly involved in high-level discussions.
  • Separately, the Cuban government sought cooperation from Washington following a fatal incident where Cuban forces fired on an American-owned speedboat, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries, an event now under investigation by US authorities.

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