President Donald Trump has stunned political observers after publicly defending Bill Clinton amid renewed backlash over newly released Epstein-related photos. Speaking during a White House event aired by C-SPAN on December 22, 2025, Trump downplayed the controversy, calling Clinton a friend and warning that reputations could be destroyed by images released without full context. <br /> <br />Trump argued that many high-profile figures encountered Jeffrey Epstein innocently years ago and framed the renewed scrutiny as a political distraction designed to undermine Republican Party achievements. He also acknowledged that photos of himself with Epstein exist, stating that “everybody was friendly back then.” <br /> <br />As online trolling intensifies and new Epstein files fuel speculation, Trump’s unexpected defense of Clinton has reignited debate over power, politics, accountability, and who gets protected when controversy explodes. <br /> <br />#TrumpDefendsClinton #EpsteinFiles #TrumpClinton #EpsteinPhotos #BillClintonNews #TrumpEpstein #EpsteinBacklash #PoliticalScandal #USPolitics #BreakingPolitics #TrumpStatement #EpsteinDocuments #WhiteHouseEvent #CSPAN #TrumpNews #ClintonEpstein #PoliticalControversy #EpsteinInvestigation<br /><br />~ED.194~HT.408~
