Summary
Former Attorney General William Barr told a House committee that he talked twice with Donald Trump about Jeffrey Epstein, including after Epstein died in jail. Barr mentioned that both he and Trump were shocked by Epstein's death. The FBI Director stated there is no credible evidence that Epstein trafficked women to anyone else.
Key Facts
- William Barr spoke with Donald Trump about Jeffrey Epstein twice during Trump's presidency.
- One conversation happened after Epstein's death, and Trump was surprised by the news.
- Epstein died by suicide in a New York jail cell.
- Barr shared that Trump had ended his relationship with Epstein years before.
- Democrats noted that Barr's testimony didn't clear Trump of possible wrongdoing.
- FBI Director Kash Patel informed the Senate that there's no credible information suggesting Epstein trafficked others besides himself.
- The Senate Judiciary Committee held a heated hearing involving questions about the Epstein case.
