The New York Times report presents an account of the Epstein files triggering a behind‑the‑scenes crisis inside President Donald Trump's White House, with top officials scrambling in secret meetings, fearing backlash from their own political base and debating strategies they knew might not fully deliver transparency.

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Origin: extracted from Epstein Files Update: 5 Key Takeaways in Major New York Times Report · 2026-08-03 20:46