Morning Wire Evening Wire: Trump’s ‘No Boots’ Promise & Pritzker Prioritizes Illegals | 8.19.25
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Aug 19, 2025 Trump is keeping American troops out of Ukraine, focusing instead on a peace-oriented approach. The DOJ's delay in releasing Epstein files raises eyebrows and creates political fallout. Immigration policies spark tension, especially in Boston with its sanctuary stance. A courtroom blunder in Atlanta steals the spotlight, and Chris Pratt's take on political division adds a celebrity twist. Plus, an unexpected fitness challenge brings RFK Jr. into the mix with a military leader. It's a whirlwind of current events and political intrigue.
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Trump Rules Out U.S. Ground Troops
- Donald Trump promised no American boots will fight in Ukraine while seeking diplomatic meetings between Putin and Zelensky.
- He framed troop avoidance as saving lives and part of his presidential assurance.
DOJ Delays Epstein File Release
- The DOJ missed a deadline to hand over Jeffrey Epstein files and plans partial redacted releases starting Friday.
- House Oversight Chair James Comer reported Bill Barr saw no link between Trump and Epstein's crimes.
Andrew Bailey Joins FBI Leadership
- Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey was named co-deputy FBI director and will serve alongside Dan Bongino under Director Cash Patel.
- Bailey praised his tenure as AG and will step down September 8th without needing Senate confirmation.