Trump dodges question about Jeffrey Epstein as he tells reporter to ‘stop talking about nonsense’

WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump on Tuesday, July 22, referred to the Jeffrey Epstein case and suggested that the American public and media should focus on accusations of corruption against Democratic opponents rather than the Epstein files, as he deflected a question about the disgraced financier.

In a July memo, the Department of Justice and the FBI stated that there was no "client list" of the sex trafficker and added that his death was a suicide with no evidence of foul play.

Donald Trump ditches question about Jeffrey Epstein

President Donald Trump brushed off a question about the Jeffrey Epstein case during a press briefing on July 22, calling the issue a “witch hunt” and a “distraction.”

He told a reporter, “We caught Hillary Clinton. We caught Barack Hussein Obama ... you ought to take a look at that and stop talking about nonsense because this is messed up.”

Trump’s remarks came as Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed that the Department of Justice is preparing to speak with Epstein’s longtime associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence. 

Blanche said, “If Ghislaine Maxwell has information about anyone who has committed crimes against victims, the FBI and the DOJ will hear what she has to say.”

He added that prosecutors have been in touch with Maxwell’s attorneys “to determine whether she would be willing to speak with the government.”

Maxwell’s lawyer, David Oscar Marcus, confirmed the conversations and stated, “Ghislaine will always testify truthfully.” He added that they appreciate President Trump’s dedication to finding the truth in the case.

Meanwhile, Trump criticized several media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, accusing them of “publishing hoaxes” and promoting “witch hunts.”

“This is all a distraction. All of it,” Trump said. “They’re scared because they know what’s coming. They know we’re going to win, and they’re panicking.”

When asked about the Justice Department’s plans to speak with Maxwell, Trump responded, “I don’t know anything about it. I think it’s something that sounded appropriate to do.” He added, “I don’t really follow that too much; it’s sort of a witch hunt.”

Internet slams Donald Trump for his statement

Several internet users slammed Donald Trump after he suggested that the American public and media should focus on accusations of corruption against Democratic opponents rather than the Jeffrey Epstein files, while dodging a question about the disgraced financier.

One user on X wrote, "He's terrified," while another added, "Those files must have some pretty interesting facts about him." 

A commenter stated, "DONNY is very scared, but he believes he will NEVER be held accountable for anything, and so far, history has proved him mostly right." Another chimed in, "He's so frightened."

One user mocked, "'We caught Hillary' — lmao, yeah, and what did he do about it?" Another wrote, "You have to work sooooo hard to live up to your own narrative!"

Someone else added, "Your base sure as hell doesn’t think it’s nonsense. They want real answers."

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