President Trump Calls on US to Move Beyond Epstein Files, Criticizes Reporter's Demeanor
In a latest demonstration of his presidential prerogative, Donald Trump urged the nation to move beyond the Jeffrey Epstein files, citing his own alleged innocence in connection with the notorious sex trafficker. The president's remarks came after weeks of scrutiny surrounding his friendship with Epstein, who was found dead in August 2019 while awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking minors.
While testifying before a congressional panel, former President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton are set to appear, sparking renewed debate over their association with the convicted sex offender. Trump expressed admiration for Clinton's intelligence, stating that "She's a very capable woman" and " smarter than some of the other people."
However, when pressed by CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins about justice for Epstein's victims, Trump lashed out at her, calling her "the worst reporter" and accusing her of fabricating stories. He also attacked CNN, branding it a "corrupt operation" with "so low ratings that they're not even counted or relevant anymore."
Trump's comments have drawn criticism from many quarters, with some labeling his behavior as typical of a president who has long used the media to deflect scrutiny. Critics point out that Trump has a history of using personal attacks against reporters, including Collins, whom he has previously referred to as "stupid and nasty" on social media.
As the nation grapples with the Epstein files, it remains unclear what justice would look like for the many victims who were allegedly exploited by the convicted sex offender. Meanwhile, Trump continues to pursue a distraction strategy, urging Americans to shift their focus away from the Epstein scandal in favor of more "positive" issues.
In a latest demonstration of his presidential prerogative, Donald Trump urged the nation to move beyond the Jeffrey Epstein files, citing his own alleged innocence in connection with the notorious sex trafficker. The president's remarks came after weeks of scrutiny surrounding his friendship with Epstein, who was found dead in August 2019 while awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking minors.
While testifying before a congressional panel, former President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton are set to appear, sparking renewed debate over their association with the convicted sex offender. Trump expressed admiration for Clinton's intelligence, stating that "She's a very capable woman" and " smarter than some of the other people."
However, when pressed by CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins about justice for Epstein's victims, Trump lashed out at her, calling her "the worst reporter" and accusing her of fabricating stories. He also attacked CNN, branding it a "corrupt operation" with "so low ratings that they're not even counted or relevant anymore."
Trump's comments have drawn criticism from many quarters, with some labeling his behavior as typical of a president who has long used the media to deflect scrutiny. Critics point out that Trump has a history of using personal attacks against reporters, including Collins, whom he has previously referred to as "stupid and nasty" on social media.
As the nation grapples with the Epstein files, it remains unclear what justice would look like for the many victims who were allegedly exploited by the convicted sex offender. Meanwhile, Trump continues to pursue a distraction strategy, urging Americans to shift their focus away from the Epstein scandal in favor of more "positive" issues.
I'm so over this, you know? Trump's just trying to deflect from his own alleged connections to Epstein and now he's attacking Kaitlan Collins on national TV 
. Like, dude, if you're not going to take responsibility for your actions, then why are we even having this conversation? 
And what's with the personal attacks? Can't he just stick to the issue at hand? 
It's really frustrating to see him using his platform to distract from the real issues and hurt people in the process 
. I mean, Clinton is coming in and Trump is all like "She's a very capable woman"... 
. Anyway, back to the main issue - justice for Epstein's victims... that's what we should be focusing on 
. Can't we just have a conversation without the drama and personal attacks? 
so I'm watching this video of trump attacking that reporter and I'm just thinking, dude needs to chill. Like, what's the point of even talking to journalists if you're gonna call them out like that? 
CNN is already getting roasted for their coverage of him, no need to add fuel to the fire 
it's not about being "good" or "bad", it's just basic human decency, right? 
he's literally refusing to take responsibility for his own connections to epstein and instead tries to deflect by telling everyone else what they should be focusing on like, hello trump you're a master manipulator and we're not buying it 
. Like, what's he really trying to hide? And then he goes and lashes out at a reporter who just asked him a simple question about justice for the victims 
meanwhile, his own behavior is still super sketchy... the more i see of him, the more i believe in doing some self-care time for myself 
gotta stay calm and focused on my well-being during times like these 
right now. I mean, come on Donald, you can't just deflect from this by saying we should move beyond it? The victims and their families deserve justice and accountability, not some half-baked attempt to steer the conversation away from your own complicity in Epstein's crimes.
. We need better from our leaders.