US President for Life hopeful Donald Trump today stated that he ended his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein because “He stole people that worked for me” (AP). He also stated he had never visited Epstein’s island because he turned down an invitation by his former friend (NY Times).

Trump is suing Rupert Murdoch for $10B for an article in the Wall Street Journal. The article claims Trump sent a 50th birthday card to Epstein with the outline of a nude woman and a message about “a wonderful secret.” Trump says the story is unfounded and that he sent no such card (BBC).

Ghislaine Maxwell, longtime Epstein friend and associate, urged the Supreme Court to overturn her conviction (CNN). This comes after her meetings with AG Todd Blanche (ABC).

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