U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as he participates in the White House Iftar dinner at the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 27, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Donald Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein are under fresh scrutiny after the Wall Street Journal revealed a “bawdy” birthday letter Trump once sent the accused pedophile, raising new questions about their relationship. On MSNBC’s Morning Joe, hosts noted that Trump’s frantic denials and attacks on the story clash with his base’s obsession over the Epstein files, fueling suspicions among even his own supporters. Analysts said that while no evidence of Trump committing a crime has emerged, attaching his name to a scandal linked to a criminal conspiracy could deepen voter mistrust.
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‘Bawdy’ Epstein letter fuels new doubts as Trump scrambles to shut story down
