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Trump says his falling out with Jeffrey Epstein was over spa workers at Mar-a-Lago

Trump says his falling out with Jeffrey Epstein was over spa workers at Mar-a-Lago

Summary

President Trump explained that his disagreement with Jeffrey Epstein began when Epstein hired spa workers away from Trump's Mar-a-Lago club. Trump stated that he ended his friendship with Epstein because Epstein continued to hire away his employees, despite being warned not to do so.

Key Facts

  • President Trump discussed why he ended his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Trump said Epstein hired spa workers from his Mar-a-Lago club.
  • Trump stated that he warned Epstein not to take his employees.
  • After Epstein continued this behavior, Trump removed him from the club.
  • Trump made these comments while returning from a trip to Scotland.
  • The topic came up again due to questions about Trump's past relationship with Epstein.
  • Trump declared he ended the friendship before Epstein's legal issues began in 2006.
  • Trump described Epstein's actions as "inappropriate."

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