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PBS News Hour

GOP and Democratic strategists on Trump's Epstein connection

Season 2025 Episode 204 | 7m 55s

President Trump marked his sixth month in office this week, touting his policy agenda and transformation of the federal government. But he also faces a public skeptical of his biggest accomplishments and a growing focus on his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir and Republican strategist Kevin Madden.

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