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Top advisers to the president gathered repeatedly in the White House Situation Room. The meetings were convened to address a scandal involving the Epstein files. The files Top advisers to the president gathered repeatedly in the White House Situation Room. The
meetings were convened to address a scandal involving the Epstein files. The files implicate former President Donald Trump, heightening the crisis. Staffers worked to contain the political fallout and manage media coverage. The president’s team evaluated
potential legal and reputational risks. Officials coordinated messaging to allies in Congress and the administration. The intense sessions reflect the administration’s urgency to control the narrative. Critics argue the focus on damage control may distract from
other priorities. The situation remains fluid as new details from the files emerge.