Wednesday, August 5, 2026

“Trump Lashes Out Over Epstein and Khashoggi Questions”

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In a recent incident, Donald Trump expressed anger during a discussion in the Oval Office when questioned about the Epstein files, even going as far as threatening to ban a reporter for bringing up the topic. This outburst occurred shortly after he had a heated exchange with a female reporter on Air Force One regarding the same issue.

The situation escalated further as Trump hosted a grand reception for Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. During this event, a reporter from ABC News inquired about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, a journalist from The Washington Post, for which the UN has held the Saudi state accountable.

When the same reporter pressed Trump about the Epstein files, his agitation intensified. Trump criticized the reporter’s approach, labeling it as disrespectful and highlighting his disapproval of the line of questioning. He distanced himself from Jeffrey Epstein, stating he had expelled him from his club years ago due to his questionable behavior. Trump then pivoted to accuse prominent figures like Bill Clinton and others of having closer ties to Epstein.

Amidst these controversies, the Mirror has established a US Politics WhatsApp community to provide real-time updates and exclusive news coverage. Those interested can join the group for direct access to breaking stories and special offers. Additionally, Trump expressed dissatisfaction with ABC News, suggesting a review of their broadcasting license due to what he perceives as biased reporting against him.

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