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Trump aides mishandled Epstein files response, book says
Filed: Jun 10, 2026 at 12:03 PM ET
Summary: A new book excerpt says Trump officials miscommunicated and fumbled their behind-closed-doors response to the Epstein files scandal.
WHO: Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan
WHAT: Excerpt claims Trump senior officials miscommunicated and clashed over how to respond to the Epstein files crisis, including a Situation Room meeting and distribution of binders to MAGA influencers.
WHEN: Jun 10, 2026 at 11:46 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Officials reacted to the Epstein files scandal after Justice Department and FBI released a memo addressing the case.
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