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AOC Faces Defamation Backlash After Calling Trump 'Rapist' Over Epstein Files

UNITED STATES, JUL 13 – Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faces defamation backlash after calling Trump a "rapist," repeating a claim that previously cost ABC News $15 million in a legal settlement.

  • On Friday, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez labeled President Trump a 'rapist' and said this complicates Justice Department matters involving Jeffrey Epstein.
  • The statement followed Trump's 2023 civil ruling finding him liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll, while he denied rape and faced no criminal charges.
  • The Trump administration is experiencing internal discord and external pressure regarding disclosures about Epstein, with Attorney General Pam Bondi refusing to provide additional information and a senior FBI official, Dan Bongino, reportedly opposing her stance.
  • Bill O'Reilly backed Trump’s choice to withhold the names of Epstein’s associates, believing that making those identities public could unfairly harm individuals who are innocent, reflecting Trump’s concern about protecting people from unwarranted damage.
  • This controversy has deepened political divisions and skepticism about the Epstein files, with some Trump supporters criticizing the president's dismissive stance amid ongoing speculation about his ties to Epstein.
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