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What Did Trump Tell the Palm Beach Police Chief About Epstein? | Lichtman Live #204

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Newly released Justice Department records from the Epstein files are renewing scrutiny of Donald Trump’s past statements about Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.According to FBI interview notes disclosed in the latest DOJ document release, the former Palm Beach police chief told investigators that Donald Trump contacted him in 2006 after learning Epstein was under investigation. The account suggests Trump expressed relief that authorities were acting, described Epstein as widely known for troubling behavior in elite social circles, and encouraged investigators to look closely at Maxwell as well. The memo also indicates Trump told police he removed himself from a situation involving Epstein and underage girls.The revelation adds new context to years of shifting and sometimes conflicting public statements from Trump about what he knew — and when — regarding Epstein’s crimes. While Trump has denied awareness of Epstein’s abuse of minors, he has also acknowledged distancing himself from Epstein and barring him from Mar-a-Lago. The Justice Department has stated it has not independently verified the former police chief’s recollection, and the White House says the account, if accurate, aligns with Trump’s claim that he cut ties with Epstein.In this livestream, Dr. Allan Lichtman examines what the newly released Epstein files actually show, how law enforcement documented Trump’s reported comments, and why these disclosures matter now. We break down what is confirmed, what remains disputed, and how the documents fit into the broader timeline of Epstein’s prosecution, Maxwell’s conviction, and ongoing congressional scrutiny.This discussion focuses on verified records, careful sourcing, and historical context — separating documented evidence from political spin as the Epstein files continue to be reviewed.Join us live for analysis, context, and discussion.🔔 Subscribe for more sharp insights on politics and history!📅 Join us LIVE Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 PM Eastern!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQx8dGfgcQ4WUhrKP0ORlQ/join📚 Order Conservative at the Core here: https://undpress.nd.edu/9780268210304/conservative-at-the-core/👕🫏Check out Dr. Lichtman’s Merch Shop!🐘🧢 https://allan-lichtman.printify.me/Find all of our links here! 🔗https://linktr.ee/allanlichtman#epsteinfiles #trumpnews #donaldtrump #doj

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