Donald Trump Mentions Jeffrey Epstein During Ohio Campaign Rally
· World · The Independent, NDTV
President Donald Trump referenced Jeffrey Epstein during a campaign rally in Chillicothe, Ohio, on Wednesday night. While stumping for Republican candidates, Trump claimed he removed Epstein from a club approximately 20 years ago because he considered him a wackjob. The president made the remarks after being interrupted by a heckler questioning his past connections to the late financier. Trump stated he was totally exonerated from any wrongdoing related to Epstein's crimes.
Why it matters
The comments mark a rare public mention of Epstein by the president, whose administration has faced scrutiny regarding federal files on the convicted sex offender.
Read the original report — The Independent
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