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The Epstein story was still metastasizing on July 24, with pressure building from both Democrats and parts of Trump’s own base over the administration’s handling of the files. The White House was trying to wave it off as a political hoax, but the issue had already become a test of credibility, especially after months of teasing dramatic disclosures that never really materialized.
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The Epstein story was still metastasizing on July 24, with pressure building from both Democrats and parts of Trump’s own base over the administration’s handling of the files. The White House was trying to wave it off as a political hoax, but the issue had already become a test of credibility, especially after months of teasing dramatic disclosures that never really materialized.
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The Epstein story was still metastasizing on July 24, with pressure building from both Democrats and parts of Trump’s own base over the administration’s handling of the files. The White House was trying to wave it off as a political hoax, but the issue had already become a test of credibility, especially after months of teasing dramatic disclosures that never really materialized.
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