00:00I don't like the pictures of Bill Clinton being shown.
00:15No, I don't like the pictures of Bill Clinton being shown.
00:18It's a terrible thing.
00:19I think Bill Clinton's a big boy.
00:23He can handle it.
00:24This story is not just about old photographs.
00:27It is about politics, power, and who gets defended when controversy explodes.
00:34At the center of this moment, Donald Trump and his unexpected defense of former President Bill Clinton.
00:42As social media erupts with trolling, memes, and questions about longstanding links to Jeffrey Epstein,
00:49for the first time since the U.S. Justice Department began releasing the initial batch of Epstein-related files,
00:56Donald Trump spoke out, and his message was clear.
01:01He is standing by Bill Clinton.
01:04Trump called Clinton a friend, saying,
01:07I like Bill Clinton. I've always gotten along with him.
01:10He went further, expressing discomfort over the release of photos showing Clinton at events where Epstein was present.
01:18Trump said he hated seeing those images come out.
01:22And then he made a point that caught attention.
01:25He reminded reporters that photos of him also exist, saying everybody was friendly with Epstein at the time.
01:34This defense comes as online critics are digging up old connections and accusing political elites of escaping accountability.
01:42But Trump dismissed the entire controversy as a distraction.
01:47In his words, he said the Epstein files are being used to deflect from what he called the tremendous success of the Republican Party.
01:56Speaking from Mar-a-Lago, Trump argued that many people who met Epstein years ago did so without any wrongdoing,
02:04and that releasing photos without context risks destroying reputations.
02:09He pointed to highly respected bankers, lawyers, and public figures.
02:15People, he said, who simply attended a party or crossed paths and are now being judged by association.
02:23When asked specifically about Bill Clinton, Trump responded bluntly.
02:28Bill Clinton's a big boy. He can handle it.
02:31This remark has sparked debate on both sides of the political aisle.
02:35Supporters say Trump is calling out selective outrage and media sensationalism.
02:41Critics argue this is another example of powerful figures closing ranks when scrutiny intensifies.
02:49What is undeniable is that Clinton features prominently in the first set of released material,
02:55and that more names, more images, and more questions are expected.
03:00Trump also acknowledged that many people are angry about how these files are being made public,
03:06saying they feel targeted despite having no direct role in any criminal activity.
03:12So what we're seeing here is not just a legal story.
03:16It's a political flashpoint, where loyalty, public perception, and narrative control all collide.
03:23And with each new release, the pressure builds, not just on one name, but on an entire era of elite connections.
03:32This is a story that is far from over.
03:35And as Trump's defense shows, the battle is no longer only about facts.
03:40It's about who controls the story and who gets protected when the spotlight turns on.
03:47We will continue to track every development as more details emerge.
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