Justice Department Seeks Meeting with Epstein Co-Conspirator Amid Trump Denials

President Donald Trump is facing ongoing scrutiny related to Jeffrey Epstein, with revelations that he was informed in May about his name appearing multiple times in Justice Department files concerning Epstein. Despite this, Trump has denied being briefed on the matter and dismissed the allegations as politically motivated 'fake news,' while his communications director criticized his handling of the situation as ineffective. Maria Farmer, an Epstein accuser, alleges a threatening interaction with Trump in 1995 and disputes his denials of involvement, though White House officials refute her claims. Meanwhile, the Justice Department, under Attorney General Pam Bondi, is actively seeking to meet with Ghislaine Maxwell to gather further information, emphasizing that no one is above the law. Amidst the controversy, Trump maintains strong support among his Republican base, with polls indicating that many do not consider the Epstein case relevant to their evaluation of his presidency. The situation continues to unfold as more details emerge and political tensions rise.