Democrats call for special counsel to probe Trump's ties to Epstein

Democratic lawmakers are urging for a special counsel to investigate President Trump's connections to Jeffrey Epstein, following a report detailing allegations of sexual misconduct. The House Judiciary Committee highlighted accusations from five women against Trump, asserting that the Justice Department is protecting him. They called for Attorney General Todd Blanche to appoint an independent counsel to examine Trump's ties and Epstein's associates. The White House dismissed the report as politically motivated, while Democrats have invested heavily in related advertisements ahead of the midterm elections. Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's former associate, is currently serving a prison sentence for sex trafficking.