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WHAT WE FOUND

Donald Trump personally called and berated conservative activist Charlie Kirk in July 2025 3710. The confrontation occurred after a Turning Point USA event devolved into what was described as an Epstein grievance fest 38. Trump was reportedly furious that Kirk allowed his colleagues to continue discussing the Epstein files, which led to criticism of the administration's handling of the case 459. Reports from Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan suggest Trump was privately obsessed with the Epstein scandal despite public dismissals 12. Trump also reportedly contacted other high profile influencers to demand they stop discussing the matter entirely 11.

SOURCES

1. 1 · snopes.comFACT-CHECKER
   Department Of Justice Articles | Snopes.com

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2. 2 · en.wikipedia.orgWEB
   False or misleading statements by Donald Trump (second term)

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3. 3 · yahoo.comWEB
   Trump Berated Charlie Kirk for Emceeing 'Epstein Grievance Fest'

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4. 4 · newrepublic.comWEB
   Trump Lost It at Charlie Kirk for Continuing to Talk About Epstein

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5. 5 · msn.comWEB
   Trump berated Charlie Kirk over Epstein files uproar - MSN

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6. 6 · aol.comWEB
   Donald Trump 'Scolded' Charlie Kirk After Turning Point USA Event ...

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7. 7 · rawstory.comWEB
   Trump flew off the handle at Charlie Kirk for hosting Epstein ...

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8. 8 · okmagazine.comWEB
   Donald Trump 'Scolded' Charlie Kirk After Epstein 'Grievance Fest'

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9. 9 · inshorts.comWEB
   Trump was furious with Charlie Kirk for talking about Epstein Files

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10. 10 · mexc.coWEB
    Trump flew off the handle at Charlie Kirk for hosting Epstein ...

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11. 11 · talkingpointsmemo.comWEB
    Trump Is Calling Friends to Tell Them to STFU About Epstein - TPM

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12. 12 · foxnews.comWEB
    Trump held Situation Room meetings over Epstein crisis, new book ...

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