The News Agents Trump's $20 billion Epstein gamble
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Jul 21, 2025 
Steve Reed, the Environment Secretary, dives into the recent legal battles facing Donald Trump, particularly his defamation suits against Rupert Murdoch’s Wall Street Journal over ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Reed also discusses new regulations aimed at curbing water sector pollution and whether bonuses for executives are truly eliminated or just restructured. The conversation touches on public dissatisfaction with high pay in the industry and the need for substantial reforms amidst rising consumer costs.
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Trump's Lawsuit Backfires
- Donald Trump is suing the Wall Street Journal for $20 billion over a story about a birthday card to Jeffrey Epstein.
- The lawsuit ironically intensifies scrutiny on Trump's Epstein connections instead of silencing it.
MAGA's Epstein Skepticism Grows
- Trump whipped up conspiracy theories about Epstein but his attorney general later said there's nothing new to reveal.
- MAGA supporters remain furious, suspecting concealment, posing a threat to Trump's influence.
Trump-Epstein Connection Evident
- Trump and Epstein had a documented friendship, including flights on Epstein's jet and public praise.
- Denying the birthday card seems untruthful given Trump's history of doodling and their past camaraderie.