Democratic lawmakers demand a special investigation into the links between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein

Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. Congress have called for a special prosecutor to investigate Donald Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, despite knowing the request is unlikely to succeed. This move aims to highlight vulnerabilities for Trump ahead of the midterm elections, particularly among his MAGA base, which is receptive to conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein's death. The Democrats contest Trump's claims of severing ties with Epstein, citing testimonies from women who accuse Trump of sexual assault in Epstein's presence. The White House dismissed the allegations as absurd, asserting that the American public is not fooled. The Justice Department has released extensive documents related to Epstein, but both parties have criticized the administration for withholding information.