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Trump faces scrutiny over ties to Epstein and Obama

Date: 23-07-2025
Sources: bbc.com: 1 | economist.com: 1 | edition.cnn.com: 1
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Summary

The Trump administration is facing criticism for its handling of the Jeffrey Epstein controversy, with new details emerging about Trump's relationship with the convicted paedophile. Trump has attempted to downplay the scandal by launching a tirade against Barack Obama, claiming Obama staged a treasonous coup against him. The administration's actions have been seen as a desperate attempt to distract from the Epstein controversy and have been criticized as an attempt to weaponize the government against Trump's political enemies.

Key Points

  • Trump accused Obama of treason over alleged plot to sabotage his 2016 campaign
  • Trump is suing Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal over a report on his ties to Epstein
  • The Justice Department is meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell, sparking concerns of a potential cover-up

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Obama blasts 'bizarre' Trump claim of 2016 election 'treason'British Broadcasting CorporationBritish Broadcasting Corporation

23-07-2025

Donald Trump accused Barack Obama of "treason" for allegedly plotting to sabotage his 2016 presidential campaign by linking him to Russian election meddling. Obama's spokesman responded, calling Trump's claim "bizarre" and a "weak attempt at distraction". Trump's comments were in reference to a report from the US Director of National Intelligence that accused Obama and his team of a "years-long coup" against Trump, which Democrats have denied. The report declassified emails between Obama aides that suggested they had suppressed intelligence findings on Russia's attempts to hack US election databases. Obama's spokesman maintained that the report did not undermine the conclusion that Russia had sought to influence the 2016 election.

Epstein’s ghost haunts the Trump-Murdoch alliance

23-07-2025

Donald Trump's presidency is marked by a lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal after they reported that Trump sent a lewd birthday message to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. Trump denies the story, calling it "fake news" and is suing Murdoch and the newspaper.

Trump’s latest bid to end Epstein storm: Weaponizing the federal government | CNN PoliticsClose icon

23-07-2025

Donald Trump's administration is using the Justice Department and the Director of National Intelligence as tools to pursue his personal political needs, degrading the governing system. Trump attempted to downplay the Jeffrey Epstein controversy by pivoting to a tirade against Barack Obama, claiming Obama staged a treasonous coup against him based on a misleading memo released by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. The Justice Department, led by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, Trump's former personal lawyer, announced it would meet with Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's associate, to ask what she knows, sparking concerns of a potential cover-up. Meanwhile, new details about Trump's relationship with Epstein emerged, and the House Oversight Committee is expected to subpoena Maxwell. Trump's actions have been seen as a desperate attempt to distract from the Epstein controversy and have been criticized as an attempt to weaponize the government against his political enemies.