WSJ: DOJ Told Trump In May He’s In The Epstein Files

The Independent reports:

Justice Department officials told President Donald Trump earlier this year that his name, among others, appeared in the Jeffrey Epstein documents, known as the so-called Epstein files, according to a report.

Attorney General Pam Bondi informed the president back in May that his name appeared in the documents, senior officials told the Wall Street Journal. His name was one of many high-profile figures in the files, the outlet reported.

The files reportedly contain hundreds of names, an official told the paper. Being mentioned in the records isn’t a sign of wrongdoing. The revelation comes as the president tries to distance himself from the late financier and the fanfare surrounding the case.

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