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Trump's Amelia Earhart Announcement Sparks Epstein Files Backlash

Trump's Amelia Earhart Announcement Sparks Epstein Files Backlash

Summary

President Trump announced that he would declassify government files about Amelia Earhart, the famous aviator who disappeared in 1937. This decision led to criticism from some who argue that Trump has not done the same for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. Trump has said the Epstein file claims are a "hoax" and faces pressure to release them.

Key Facts

  • Trump announced the declassification of Amelia Earhart documents related to her life and disappearance.
  • Earhart was an aviator who disappeared in 1937 while trying to fly around the world.
  • Critics, including Democratic politicians, question why Epstein's files have not been released.
  • Trump has called concerns about Epstein documents a "Democrat Epstein Hoax."
  • The Department of Justice has stated there is no "client list" related to Epstein.
  • Trump posted his announcement about Earhart on the platform Truth Social.
  • California Governor Gavin Newsom publicly urged Trump to release the Epstein files as well.

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