Trump news at a glance: president dismisses continued Epstein and Maxwell furore as ‘not a big thing’
by Guardian staff from US news | The Guardian on (#6YX7S)
Donald Trump deflects on Epstein ties and rejects idea of a pardon for Maxwell. Key US politics stories from 25 July 2025
Donald Trump continued to face questions about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein as he landed in Scotland ahead of meeting British prime minister Keir Starmer and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.
The US president denied reports that he was briefed about his name appearing in the Epstein files after landing on Friday evening local time. He was also asked about the justice department's questioning of Ghislaine Maxwell and suggestions he might offer her clemency.
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