US President Urges Nation to Move Beyond Epstein Files Amid Criticism of Handling of Sex Trafficker's Case
President Donald Trump has urged the US to move on from the Jeffrey Epstein files, calling for Americans to focus on other issues. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Trump stated that it is time for the country to "get on to something else," implying that the nation should put aside the controversy surrounding the late financier.
Trump's comments come as the nation grapples with the implications of Epstein's sex trafficking case and its connections to powerful individuals, including Trump himself. Despite numerous allegations against him, Trump has maintained his innocence in relation to any wrongdoing.
The President also defended former President Bill Clinton, who is set to testify before Congress about his association with Epstein. Trump praised Clinton as a "smart woman" who was capable of debating, and expressed disappointment that she would be testifying about her friendship with the convicted sex offender.
However, not everyone is convinced by Trump's claims of innocence. When pressed on the matter by CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins, Trump lashed out at her, calling her "the worst reporter" and accusing her of being dishonest. He also took aim at CNN, claiming that it was a corrupt organization with low ratings.
Trump's behavior has sparked criticism from many quarters, with some arguing that he is trying to distract the nation from his own involvement in the Epstein scandal. As Collins noted during the press conference, justice for Epstein's victims remains a pressing concern.
Despite these criticisms, Trump appears determined to move on from the controversy surrounding Epstein and his associates. However, it remains to be seen whether his efforts will be successful in shifting public attention away from this issue.
President Donald Trump has urged the US to move on from the Jeffrey Epstein files, calling for Americans to focus on other issues. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Trump stated that it is time for the country to "get on to something else," implying that the nation should put aside the controversy surrounding the late financier.
Trump's comments come as the nation grapples with the implications of Epstein's sex trafficking case and its connections to powerful individuals, including Trump himself. Despite numerous allegations against him, Trump has maintained his innocence in relation to any wrongdoing.
The President also defended former President Bill Clinton, who is set to testify before Congress about his association with Epstein. Trump praised Clinton as a "smart woman" who was capable of debating, and expressed disappointment that she would be testifying about her friendship with the convicted sex offender.
However, not everyone is convinced by Trump's claims of innocence. When pressed on the matter by CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins, Trump lashed out at her, calling her "the worst reporter" and accusing her of being dishonest. He also took aim at CNN, claiming that it was a corrupt organization with low ratings.
Trump's behavior has sparked criticism from many quarters, with some arguing that he is trying to distract the nation from his own involvement in the Epstein scandal. As Collins noted during the press conference, justice for Epstein's victims remains a pressing concern.
Despite these criticisms, Trump appears determined to move on from the controversy surrounding Epstein and his associates. However, it remains to be seen whether his efforts will be successful in shifting public attention away from this issue.
... can't believe he's trying to change the subject like that... it feels like he's more worried about losing control of the narrative than actually addressing the real issues here... and now he's taking shots at cnn? come on, don't try to deflect with personal attacks when you're the one who needs to explain yourself about your connections to epstein... those victims are still waiting for justice 
just think about all the other stuff going on in the world like climate change & poverty... we should be focusing on making things better for everyone not just covering up scandals 
. Trump's got some 'splainin' to do, if you ask me...
I'm so over this whole thing - I mean, can't we just have a conversation about something else for once? Like, Trump's comments about moving on from the Epstein files are literally mind-boggling to me. He's basically saying that we should ignore the fact that one of his buddies was convicted of sex trafficking and that he might've had some involvement with him. It's like, come on, man 
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. Can't a guy just get a decent press conference without getting roasted? The truth is, this whole thing is still simmering, and I'm not buying the "let's move on" narrative. Justice for Epstein's victims should still be top of mind 
. it's gonna take a lot more than just a press conference for him to wash this one away 
. plus, how can we trust him when he attacks reporters like kaitlan collins? that's not leadership, that's pettiness 
, I wonder if he actually believes that himself...
i dont think we shud just move on like he wants us 2 do. theres still so many unanswered questions about what went down & who else was involved 
. I mean, come on, Donald, if you're not doing anything wrong, then why are you getting all defensive and aggressive? Can't you just take the heat for once? 
. Can't believe the guy's still denying any involvement and now he's trying to distract us from his own shenanigans 
. Trump's behavior at that press conference was straight up rude 
, especially towards Collins. She's just doing her job and he's being a total jerk 
and it's time we focus on holding him and his associates accountable for their crimes 
. Trump needs to get off this topic and move on before the public's attention turns back to him 
what's good about moving on when there are victims involved? 
It's not just about moving on, it's about justice for those victims. And let's be real, his behavior at that press conference was straight up shady 
. I mean, calling that reporter the worst? Low blow, Trump. Low blow.