Summary
President Donald Trump has asked the Department of Justice to investigate former President Bill Clinton's connections with Jeffrey Epstein, a known sex offender. Trump is facing renewed scrutiny over his own past links with Epstein after emails discussing his interactions were released.
Key Facts
- President Trump wants a Justice Department investigation into Bill Clinton's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
- Emails have surfaced that could suggest President Trump had knowledge of Epstein's activities.
- Trump responded to the emails by calling them a distraction and likening them to previous investigations involving him.
- Trump plans to ask Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate Clinton and others, including a former Treasury Secretary and a major bank.
- Epstein was known to associate with influential people, including Trump, Clinton, and a former UK prince.
- Many women accused Epstein of sexual abuse and trafficking.
- Epstein died in jail in 2019 while facing federal charges, but his death led to conspiracy theories.
- Newly released emails suggest that Trump might have known about Epstein's actions.
