Trump Denies Epstein Links, Claims 'Totally Exonerated' Amid File Release

• Donald Trump strongly denied any connection to Jeffrey Epstein, stating he has "nothing to hide" and was "totally exonerated."
• His remarks follow the US Department of Justice's release of millions of pages of Epstein-related files, renewing scrutiny on prominent figures.
• Trump and Epstein moved in the same social circles in the 1990s and early 2000s, photographed together, and Epstein visited Mar-a-Lago.
• Trump previously described Epstein as a "terrific guy" in a 2002 interview, noting his preference for "beautiful women on the younger side."
• Trump claims he cut ties with Epstein in the mid-2000s after a dispute and concerns about his behavior, and was never criminally charged.