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A timeline of the controversy over the administration's handling of the Epstein files

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The Trump administration's handling of what are known as the Epstein files has been creating a firestorm within the president's MAGA base. NPR recaps a timeline of the controversy.
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News video: MAGA REBELLION'- Epstein scandal hits Trump's brand.

MAGA REBELLION'- Epstein scandal hits Trump's brand.

Attendees of Turning Point USA’s Student Action Summit erupted in boos over the Trump administration’s handling of files related to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Meanwhile, the president over weekend publicly defended AG Pam Bondi's handling of the...

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