Bill Clinton says Trump boasted of ‘great times’ with Jeffrey Epstein

Former President Bill Clinton told lawmakers that Donald Trump once said he had “some great times” with Jeffrey Epstein before their relationship soured, according to video released Monday.

3 Mar, 00:14 — 3 Mar, 08:09

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Why this matters

Jeffrey Epstein was a convicted sex offender, and any association with him carries significant political and reputational implications. Bill Clinton's testimony adds a new layer to the public understanding of Donald Trump's past connections to Epstein, potentially impacting public perception.

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What sources agree on

Former President Bill Clinton told lawmakers about Donald Trump's past comments regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
Donald Trump allegedly told Bill Clinton he had 'some great times' with Jeffrey Epstein.
The relationship between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein soured at some point.

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Bill Clinton told lawmakers that Donald Trump said he had 'some great times' with Jeffrey Epstein.

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Trump and Epstein's relationship soured before Clinton's testimony.

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Both Clinton and Trump have repeatedly said they did not see any evidence of sex trafficking.

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Neither Clinton nor Trump has been accused by authorities of criminal activity related to Epstein.

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Where they diverge

Context regarding the legal status of Clinton and Trump concerning Epstein's activities

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Includes the detail that both Clinton and Trump have denied seeing evidence of sex trafficking and have not been accused of criminal activity related to Epstein.

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Focuses solely on Clinton's statement about Trump's alleged boast without providing additional legal context for either individual.

Coverage gaps

The assertion that both Clinton and Trump have repeatedly said they did not see any evidence of sex trafficking and have not been accused by authorities of criminal activity related to Epstein.

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France 24High50d ago

Bill Clinton says Trump boasted of ‘great times’ with Jeffrey Epstein

Former President Bill Clinton told lawmakers that Donald Trump once said he had “some great times” with Jeffrey Epstein before their relationship soured, according to video released Monday. In a House deposition, Clinton said Trump mentioned Epstein in 2002 or 2003. Trump has said they later fell out.

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual50d ago

Clinton says Trump told him of 'some great times' with Jeffrey Epstein

Both Clinton and Trump have repeatedly said they did not see any evidence of sex trafficking, and neither has been accused by authorities of criminal activity related to Epstein.

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ndtvMostly Factual50d ago

Bill Clinton Says Trump Told Him Of 'Some Great Times' With Jeffrey Epstein

Former President Bill Clinton told lawmakers that President Donald Trump told him he had "some great times" with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before their relationship soured, according to a video released on Monday.

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First report: France 24 · 3 Mar, 00:14|Full coverage: 3 · 8h|Window: 8h

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Bill Clinton says Trump boasted of ‘great times’ with Jeffrey Epstein

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Bill Clinton Says Trump Told Him Of 'Some Great Times' With Jeffrey Epstein

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Bill Clinton says Trump boasted of ‘great times’ with Jeffrey Epstein

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Bill Clinton says Trump boasted of ‘great times’ with Jeffrey Epstein

Clinton says Trump told him of 'some great times' with Jeffrey Epstein

Bill Clinton Says Trump Told Him Of 'Some Great Times' With Jeffrey Epstein

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Bill Clinton says Trump boasted of ‘great times’ with Jeffrey Epstein

Bill Clinton Says Trump Told Him Of 'Some Great Times' With Jeffrey Epstein

Clinton says Trump told him of 'some great times' with Jeffrey Epstein

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