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Why does the Epstein story keep on going?

Why does the Epstein story keep on going?

Update: 2025-07-221
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Try as he might, President Trump cannot seem to shake the controversy over his former friend Jeffrey Epstein. Why are people so interested in this case, and what are the political opportunities and costs? Dana Milbank, Jason Willick and James Hohmann discuss how this story might end, and whether it’s the one scandal that could finally stick to “the Teflon Don.”


Additional reading:

Jason Willick: Trump’s subordinates ran an Epstein Ponzi scheme. Now comes the bank run.

Editorial Board: Conspiracy theories take root when government misleads


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Why does the Epstein story keep on going?

Why does the Epstein story keep on going?

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