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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
JD Vance slams WSJ for ‘hit piece' on Trump, accuses it of ‘acting like a Democrat SuperPAC'
Vice President JD Vance referred to the Wall Street Journal's publication of an article claiming that President Donald Trump sent a 'bawdy' birthday card to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as 'bogus,' claiming that the paper did not provide Trump with evidence that the letter was sent. JD Vance blasted the WSJ for publishing what he termed as a 'hit piece' against Trump without offering any solid evidence.(Bloomberg) In a scathing post on X, Vance blasted the WSJ for publishing what he termed as a 'hit piece' against Trump without offering any solid evidence. 'I have no idea if the book exists—WSJ won't show it to us. I have no idea if the letter exists—WSJ won't show it to us,' he wrote. Calling the report 'disgraceful', he said that this is why Trump has sued WSJ. Regarding claims that Trump wrote poems to Epstein, Vance asserted it was 'absurd that a major American paper would attack the President of the United States without revealing the basis' and warned that the media would 'dribble little details out for days or weeks in an effort to assassinate the president's character.' He went on to accuse WSJ of promoting the Democratic agenda, stating that 'Everyone will just move on from the fact that the WSJ is acting like a Democrat SuperPAC.' Also Read: Is Trump considering pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell? Here's what President said ahead of Epstein's ex-girlfriend grilling Trump files $10 billion lawsuit against WSJ The Wall Street Journal reported last week that Trump sent Epstein a birthday card for his 50th birthday in 2003, which the late sex offender's lover Ghislaine Maxwell included in a book. Trump's purported card had a sketch of a nude lady with a signature in the doodle's intimate area, according to the Wall Street Journal. The report was released amid tensions between the Trump administration and the MAGA world, who were dissatisfied by the Justice Department's finding that Epstein did not have a 'client list' or blackmail prominent figures who were accused of assaulting children. According to Trump, the Epstein files are a 'hoax and a Democrat CON JOB.' He has actively urged his followers to put the scandal behind them. Trump has accused the WSJ of slander and initiated a $10 billion lawsuit against the publication and its owner, conservative tycoon Rupert Murdoch. Maxwell, who is incarcerated for crimes related to Epstein's child trafficking, was grilled by top Justice Department officials as pressure from the public on the administration of Donald Trump to release additional details from the Epstein files continues.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
'Epstein scam': Trump blames 'Democrats con job' for distraction from 'great six months of service'; hopes grand jury files will 'put an end to this'
US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) hit out at what he called a 'Democrat con job', after reports claimed that his name appears multiple times in files linked to the child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a statement posted on social media, Trump claimed the Democratic Party was using the Epstein case as a political weapon, to distract from what the GOP achieved in the past 6 months of his tenure. 'The Radical Left Democrats are doing everything in their power to distract and obfuscate from our GREAT six months of service to America, results of which many are saying is the BEST six months in Presidential history,' the US president wrote on Truth Social. 'They have gone absolutely CRAZY, and are playing another Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax but, this time, under the guise of what we will call the Jeffrey Epstein SCAM,' he added. Trump insisted that the public would soon see the truth, pinning hopes on the release of court materials. 'As things are revealed and, I hope will take place quickly, you will see that it is yet another Democrat CON JOB. Hopefully, the Grand Jury Files will put an end to this HOAX.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Indonesia: New Container Houses (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search ads Search Now Undo He said that everyone should witness what is in the files but no one innocent should be hurt. 'Everyone should see what is there, but people who are innocent should not be hurt. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!' The remarks come days after a Wall Street Journal report claimed that Attorney General Pam Bondi had informed Trump earlier this year that his name had been referenced repeatedly in the unsealed Epstein documents. Justice department officials have said the files do not amount to grounds for further investigation or prosecution. Nonetheless, the documents have stirred unease across party lines, with Democratic leaders now calling for full transparency. Tensions surrounding Donald Trump's links to Jeffrey Epstein have deepened, following the emergence of previously unseen photos and videos that shed fresh light on the US President's relationship with the convicted sex offender. The newly surfaced footage, reported by CNN, shows Trump laughing, conversing, and attending key events with Epstein, including the disgraced financier's 1993 wedding at New York's Plaza Hotel. Trump has long accused the Democrats of fabricating the 2016 election controversy, dismissing allegations that Russian interference played a role in his victory. Earlier, in a post on Truth Social, the president said that Barack Obama, along with Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, and others, orchestrated what he described as 'the crime of the century,' alleging they falsely promoted the idea that Russian meddling helped him win the presidency. Trump insisted there is 'clear proof' against the group, maintaining his position that the controversy was politically motivated and entirely manufactured.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
'Reassuring isn't it, to ... ': Not just Trump, Bill Clinton also among 50 who wrote birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein; WSJ reveals new details
Bill Clinton and Donald Trump Former US President Bill Clinton was among the many individuals who sent a birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein on the occasion of his 50th birthday in 2003, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. Epstein, a convicted sex offender and financier, died in jail in 2019 after being arrested on federal sex-trafficking charges. The birthday messages were part of an album compiled by Epstein's former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell . According to the Wall Street Journal report, Clinton's message appeared alongside nearly 50 others, including notes from well-known celebrities and business figures. "The biggest name in the album" was Bill Clinton, the report said. The letter from Clinton, as reported by WSJ, read: "It's reassuring isn't it, to have lasted as long, across all the years of learning and knowing, adventures and [illegible word], and also to have your childlike curiosity, the drive to make a difference and the solace of friends. " Last week, the Wall Street Journal had reported that American President Donald Trump also contributed a letter to the same birthday album. Trump's note was described by the newspaper as "bawdy." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like TV providers are furious: this gadget gives you access to all channels Techno Mag Learn More Undo The letter was written in 2003, when Epstein turned 50, and was included in a professionally bound book assembled by Maxwell. In response to the reporting, Trump has filed a libel and slander lawsuit against the paper's owner, Rupert Murdoch, two Wall Street Journal reporters, and the newspaper's publisher, Dow Jones. In Thursday's article, the Wall Street Journal provided further details on the album and named some of the nearly 50 individuals who wrote messages to Epstein. These reportedly include billionaire investor Leon Black, fashion designer Vera Wang, billionaire media owner Mortimer Zuckerman, billionaire former Victoria's Secret owner Les Wexner, attorney Alan Dershowitz, model scout Jean-Luc Brunel, and billionaire former Microsoft executive Nathan Myhrvold. The book had several volumes and a table of contents that grouped contributions under various categories such as "Friends," "Science," "Brooklyn," and "Family." Clinton and Trump were listed in the "Friends" section, according to the newspaper. The Wall Street Journal also reported that while some of the messages in the book were straightforward birthday wishes, others included crude jokes related to sex. The newspaper reviewed the contents of the album, which had been professionally organized and preserved. Epstein, who had connections with several high-profile individuals across different fields, had received messages from people in politics, business, fashion, and science, the report said. Thursday's article was published as Donald Trump's administration continues to deal with questions over the handling of the investigation into Epstein's death. Epstein was found dead in his jail cell in 2019. The Department of Justice later concluded that the death was a suicide. The circumstances surrounding Epstein's connections and his death remain the subject of public and legal scrutiny. Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in a federal jail in August 2019, one month after being arrested on sex trafficking charges. In 2021, Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted for assisting Epstein in the sex trafficking of teenage girls and is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence. The US Department of Justice has stated it intends to meet with Maxwell to determine whether she has any information about other individuals who may have been involved in the trafficking network targeting teenage girls and young women. Maxwell has continued to deny any wrongdoing. She remains the only person to be criminally charged by prosecutors in connection with Epstein's sex trafficking operation, which involved the abuse of more than 200 teenage girls and young women over several years.
