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Jul 18
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A Moment Of Clarity: The Epstein Files: ...

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Michael Steele examines the intricacies of the surfacing Epstein files. He discusses President Trump's apparent reluctance for their release, and how the files' contents might be impacting Trump's narrative, his hold on supporters, and the potential repercussions for the Republican Party.

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