Trump’s Epstein Denials Are Ever So Slightly Unconvincing
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Trump Says Epstein 'Stole' Mar-a-Lago Spa Workers
Above: President Donald Trump at the Trump International Golf Links Aberdeen golf course in Scotland, on July 29, 2025. Image copyright: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg/Getty Images
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Republican narrative
Trump's explanation shows he acted responsibly by cutting ties with Epstein once he learned about inappropriate behavior. The president warned Epstein multiple times about poaching employees before finally banning him from Mar-a-Lago, demonstrating clear boundaries and decisive action when those boundaries were crossed.
Democratic narrative
The timeline and changing explanations cast doubt on Trump's account of the end of his relationship with Epstein. In 2002, Trump referred to Epstein as a "terrific guy," two years after he allegedly banned him for taking Giuffre. Additionally, Epstein remained a member of Mar-a-Lago until 2007. There seems to be more to this story — it's time for Trump to come clean.
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