Epstein would 'name drop' Trump, Les Wexner says in deposition video
Why it matters
Les Wexner, the former CEO of L Brands, claimed in a deposition video that Jeffrey Epstein would 'name drop' Donald Trump, potentially linking the two high-profile figures. This revelation has raised skepticism among Democrats on the House Oversight Committee about Wexner's claims of limited social interaction with Epstein. The news may have implications for Trump's reputation and potential investigations.
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- groq-llama-3.1-8b-instant
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- 47920
Original source
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have expressed skepticism about Wexner's insistence that he had virtually no social life with Epstein.
Original article published by CNBC on February 20, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.
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