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Trump says Epstein files are distracting from his agenda and could ‘ruin’ reputations

Trump says Epstein files are distracting from his agenda and could 'ruin' reputations
  • Donald Trump claimed that people are "angry" about the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
  • He suggested the files were a deliberate distraction from the Republican party's successes.
  • Trump stated that the released information could ruin the reputations of individuals who had no involvement with Epstein.
  • He explicitly denied ever visiting "Epstein Island", referencing Larry Summers who was mentioned in the files.
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