I CAN’T BELIEVE Trump DEFENDED the Clintons on Epstein…

Bill and Hillary Clinton are set to testify before Congress over their past ties to Jeffrey Epstein — but the real shock comes when Donald Trump is asked about it… and appears to defend them. In this episode, we break down reports that former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify publicly before Congress regarding their relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The discussion examines flight logs, past associations, and the broader question of accountability for powerful political figures. But the most revealing moment comes when Donald Trump is asked for his reaction. Instead of condemning the situation, he pivots into a rambling defense of himself and even offers sympathetic remarks about the Clintons. We analyze the clip, what it signals politically, and what it says about how elites across party lines respond when scrutiny hits close to home. Welcome to Mediaite, the most-read source in the world for news and opinion on the intersection of media and politics. FOLLOW MEDIAITE: https://www.mediaite.com/ http://instagr.am/mediaite http://twttr.com/mediaite http://fb.me/mediaite A trusted source for millions of readers, Mediaite delivers breaking news and sharp opinion on the media industry — from independent media to cable news — as well as the latest in politics out of Washington DC and beyond. Our team of experienced journalists, with perspectives from across the political spectrum, serves up breaking news, analysis, and opinion with speed and rigor. Chapters: Timestamps 00:00 – Reports: Clintons ordered to testify before Congress 01:30 – News clip explains public hearing and investigation 02:18 – Host challenges Clinton–Epstein defense claims 03:05 – Emails and coded behavior discussion 04:34 – Transition: “Let’s see Trump’s response” 04:57 – Reporter questions Trump about Clinton testimony 05:03 – Trump begins rambling, praises Clintons 06:19 – Tax return tangent and self-victimization 08:13 – Host explains Trump’s “persecution” narrative 09:00 – Bigger picture: elites protecting elites across parties 10:00 – Closing thoughts and accountability argument