Trump Reaffirms Stance Against Special Counsel in Epstein Case Amid Supporter Frustration
President Trump has confirmed he will not appoint a special counsel for the Epstein case, dismissing criticism and labeling the investigation a hoax.
Overview
- President Trump will not recommend a special counsel to investigate the Epstein case, confirming this stance through multiple sources.
- He dismissed criticism from supporters, labeling the investigation a hoax and calling skeptics 'weaklings' and 'foolish.'
- The White House has rejected calls for a special prosecutor, aiming to move past backlash regarding the Justice Department's record release.
- Trump's refusal to appoint a special counsel has frustrated many in his base, who demand transparency regarding Epstein's connections.
- The Justice Department found no evidence of Epstein maintaining a client list, further complicating the investigation's narrative.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein case as inconsistent and evasive. They highlight a "firestorm of criticism" and internal dissent among Trump's supporters. Editorial choices include asserting that Trump "helped fuel conspiracy theories" and juxtaposing his past promises with current actions, subtly undermining the administration's transparency claims and portraying a retreat from previous stances.
"Frustration has continued to simmer, with some right-wing influencers calling for Bondi's resignation over her handling of the case's records."
CBS News"The rejection of a special counsel is part of an effort by the White House to turn the page from continued outrage from corners of Trump's base over the Justice Department's refusal last week to release additional records from the investigation into Epstein."
ABC News"The rejection of a special counsel is part of an effort by the White House to turn the page from continued outrage from corners of Trump’s base over the Justice Department’s refusal last week to release additional records from the investigation into Epstein."
Associated Press"Trump has urged his supporters to move on, chiding those who do not as “weaklings.”"
NBC News"Trump lashed out at his supporters who have pushed back on his administration's handling of the Epstein case in a blistering social media post."
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President Trump has dismissed calls for a special counsel by labeling the Epstein investigation as a hoax and criticizing those who support it, referring to skeptics as 'weaklings' and 'foolish'. The White House aims to move past the backlash related to the Justice Department's record release on the case.
The Justice Department and FBI concluded that Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide in his Manhattan jail cell in 2019 and found no evidence of Epstein maintaining a 'client list' or being murdered. This conclusion contradicts many conspiracy theories surrounding his death and alleged activities.
Many of Trump's supporters have expressed frustration with his refusal to appoint a special counsel, demanding more transparency regarding Epstein's connections and the unresolved questions about the investigation.
The FBI reviewed and enhanced video footage from the Special Housing Unit of the Manhattan jail where Epstein was held. The footage showed that no one entered the tier where Epstein was locked in his cell from the time he was secured at around 10:40 pm until 6:30 am the next morning, supporting the suicide conclusion.
The Justice Department stated that much of the undisclosed material relates to sensitive content such as child sexual abuse details, victims' identities, and information that could wrongly implicate innocent individuals, thus deeming further disclosure inappropriate or unwarranted.
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