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White House: Trump ‘would not recommend’ special prosecutor for Epstein files

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President Trump would not recommend appointing a special prosecutor to look into the case of disgraced financier and sex predator Jeffrey Epstein, the White House said Thursday, rebuffing calls from some allies. “The idea was floated from someone in the media to the president.

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  1. Newsweek

    Donald Trump supports special prosecutor for Epstein case, ally says (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Trump's comments so far have not been enough to quell supporters who are still demanding answers in the Jeffrey Epstein case.

  2. The Boston Globe

    Trump won’t recommend special counsel in Epstein investigation, spokeswoman says (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The rejection of a special counsel is part of an effort by the White House to turn the page from continued outrage from corners of President Trump’s base.

  3. The Hill

    White House: Trump ‘would not recommend’ special prosecutor for Epstein files (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump would not recommend appointing a special prosecutor to look into the case of disgraced financier and sex predator Jeffrey Epstein, the White House said Thursday, rebuffing calls from some allies. “The idea was floated from someone in the media to the president.

  4. Time

    White House Nixes Calls for Epstein Special Prosecutor (opens Time)

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    The White House tried to end President Trump’s role in the Jeffrey Epstein saga and reject calls for a special prosecutor.

  5. Washington Examiner

    Trump dodges on appointing Epstein special counsel (opens Washington Examiner)

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    A number of top Trump allies on Capitol Hill are pressuring the administration to take further action on the investigation into Epstein's crimes.

  6. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Trump will not recommend special prosecutor in Epstein case (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    President Donald Trump will not recommend appointing a special prosecutor in the Jeffrey Epstein case, his press secretary said on Thursday, amid pressure from some of his supporters and renewed

  7. New York Post

    Trump won’t appoint special prosecutor in Epstein case, White House says, DOJ did ‘exhaustive and thorough review’ (opens New York Post)

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    President Trump "would not recommend" a special prosecutor in the Jeffrey Epstein case, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday.

  8. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Trump will not recommend special prosecutor in Epstein case | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump will not recommend appointing a special prosecutor in the Jeffrey Epstein case, his press secretary said today, amid pressure from some of his supporters and renewed public scrutiny on the convicted sex offender’s connections to powerful figures.

  9. WHDH Boston

    President Trump won’t recommend special counsel in Epstein investigation, spokeswoman says - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will not recommend a special counsel in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, a White House spokeswoman said Thursday, turning aside calls

  10. The Hill

    Trump on appointing special counsel for Epstein case: ‘I have nothing to do with it‘ (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump on Wednesday sidestepped a question on appointing a special counsel to investigate the case involving disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

  11. NBC News

    Trump is not interested in naming a special counsel for the Jeffrey Epstein case, White House says (opens NBC News)

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    President Donald Trump will not appoint a special counsel to review the Jeffrey Epstein case, the White House said Thursday, shooting down a move that several of his allies have advocated.

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