Former President Donald Trump accused Democrats of attempting to revive the "Jeffrey Epstein Hoax" to distract from what he described as their poor handling of the federal government shutdown. Trump made these remarks during a statement on November 12, 2025.
He claimed that the focus on Epstein was a tactic to deflect attention from the shutdown"s impact and the Democrats" performance. This statement comes amid ongoing discussions regarding the federal shutdown and its implications for various government services.
For more on the political implications of the shutdown, see recent developments regarding the potential damage to the federal statistical system. Additionally, earlier coverage includes previous reports on Epstein"s connections to political figures.
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