Trump defeats GOP allies over Epstein but his own Epstein controversy remains, says he has seven months left

Former President Donald Trump recently eliminated several Republican lawmakers who had defended Jeffrey Epstein. The move was described as taking out the “Epstein Republicans.” Despite that victory, Trump acknowledged his own lingering Epstein-related issue. He told reporters that “we still got seven months.” The comment suggests he believes a timeline remains before a critical deadline. Observers note the statement keeps the Epstein controversy in the political spotlight. The Independent reported the episode amid ongoing scrutiny of Trump’s ties to Epstein. Analysts will watch how the remaining months affect Trump’s political calculations.