Trump named in Epstein files, lies his way into a corner again

CNN just published a poll that found Trump is 'under water' on every file, including immigration, the economy, tariffs, foreign affairs and, yes, the Epstein scandal.

U.S. President Donald Trump, pictured July 18, 2025, after signing The Genius Act, in the White House. The Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficking scandal is rocking not just the presidency, it has opened an unprecedented split in the MAGA movement itself, writes Michael Harris. Photograph courtesy of White House photographer by Daniel Torok

Opinion

BY MICHAEL HARRIS

July 28, 2025

HALIFAX—Has Donald Trump lied his way into a corner he can’t lie his way out of?

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