Trump's Epstein Problem: A Messy Situation

The Jeffrey Epstein story just won't go away. No matter what Donald Trump does, it seems to make things worse. Recently, there was talk about releasing a recording of Ghislaine Maxwell's interview. But then, that meeting got canceled. It's all very confusing.

Trump's Attempts to Handle the Situation

1. Telling Supporters to Stop Talking About Epstein

• Called it a "hoax"
• Didn't work; media and public interest grew
• New photos of Epstein's house surfaced
• Reporters covering Epstein gained popularity

2. Changing the Subject

• Talked about fitness tests and old scandals
• Seen as distractions
• Backfired when he invited a former football player (a sex offender) to an event

3. Sharing Information

• Released edited footage from the jail where Epstein died
• Interviewed Maxwell, leading to more questions
• Refused to rule out pardoning Maxwell—bad move

Trump's Denials and Lawsuits

• Claims he didn't know about Epstein's crimes
• Knew Epstein liked young women
• Reports of a falling out over a woman who accused Epstein of trafficking
• Denials and lawsuits are making things worse
• Not convincing people he's hiding nothing