President Trump on Saturday told the people of Iran to take over their government after the US launched strikes in Iran.
In a video statement released shortly after the operations began, Trump announced that “bombs will be dropping everywhere,” and that people should remain sheltered.
“When we are finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take,” Trump said to the people of Iran.
“This will probably be your only chance for generations. For many years, you have asked for America’s help, but you never got it. No president was willing to do what I am willing to do tonight.”
“Now you have a president who is giving you what you want—so let’s see how you respond. America is backing you with overwhelming strength and devastating force,” Trump added.
WATCH:
Trump: To the great, proud people of Iran, I say tonight that the hour of your freedom is at hand. Stay sheltered. Don’t leave your homes. It’s very dangerous outside. Bombs will be dropping everywhere.
When we are finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take. This will probably be your only chance for generations. For many years, you have asked for America’s help, but you never got it. No president was willing to do what I am willing to do tonight.
Now you have a president who is giving you what you want—so let’s see how you respond. America is backing you with overwhelming strength and devastating force.
Now is the time to seize control of your destiny and unleash the prosperous and glorious future that is close within your reach. This is the moment for action.
Do not let it pass. May God bless the brave men and women of America’s Armed Forces. May God bless the United States of America. May God bless you all.
As The Gateway Pundit reported, Trump announced early on Saturday morning that American forces are engaged in what he described as a “massive and ongoing operation” aimed at neutralizing the Iranian regime’s ability to threaten US troops, American allies, and the homeland itself.
Israel further confirmed it had launched a pre-emptive strike on Iranian territory, joined by a broader US military offensive targeting military and nuclear sites across Tehran and other major cities, including areas near the office of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The Israeli Defence Minister declared the operation necessary “to remove threats to the State of Israel,” framing Tehran’s missile and nuclear ambitions as existential dangers.
President Donald Trump then released a video statement early Saturday morning confirming that the United States has begun what he described as “major combat operations in Iran.”
When President Donald Trump gets termed out of the White House in 2028, many expect the president to remain active in GOP politics.
While Trump obviously can’t run for a third term, it is widely expected that he will be something akin to a “kingmaker” within Republican circles for the foreseeable future.
But that doesn’t mean Trump can’t already begin wielding that influence.
Trump took to Truth Social on Friday and blasted out a flurry of different endorsements for various Republican candidates vying in various House races ahead of the 2026 midterms.
One of the biggest names Trump endorsed was former Texas Rangers and New York Yankees standout Mark Teixeira.
“Mark Teixeira is a former Major League Baseball STAR, and tremendous America First Candidate, who is running to represent the incredible people of Texas’ 21st Congressional District!” Trump posted.
“I know Mark well, and he is a TOTAL WINNER, on and off the field! An MLB All-Star, Mark’s career was “loaded up” with Accolades and WINS, including five Gold Gloves, three Silver Sluggers, and a World Series Championship.”
He added: “Mark Teixeira has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Representative from Texas’ 21st Congressional District – HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!”
But it wasn’t just House races. Trump also took some time to endorse the incumbent leadership in the Lone Star State.
Trump used Truth Social to offer his endorsement of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
“Greg Abbott has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election. He is an exceptional Governor and man — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!” Trump wrote.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Trump also posted about his endorsement of incumbent Texas Lieutenant Gov. Dan Patrick.
“As Texas Chair of our Presidential Campaigns in 2016, 2020, and 2024, Dan has been an incredible friend to our Movement, helping us WIN BIG in the Primaries and General Elections,” Trump posted.
“In his next Term, Dan will fight tirelessly alongside of us to Secure the Border, Stop Migrant Crime, Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Champion School Choice, Support our Great Military/Vets, Restore American Energy DOMINANCE, and Strongly Protect our always under siege Second Amendment.”
In total, there were over a dozen Texas-related endorsements pumped out by Trump on Friday.
One noticeable omission from these endorsements, however, was the Texas Senate race.
As KTBC-TV reported, Trump has “consistently” declined to offer an endorsement in what’s turning out to be a heated race pitting incumbent Sen. John Cornyn against two GOP challengers Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt.
“Rep. Dan Crenshaw is the only incumbent House Republican that did not get an endorsement from the president Friday,” the news outlet added.
Trump’s endorsements came on the final day of early voting for the March 3 primaries.
Washington state House Majority Leader Joe Fitzgibbon, a Democratic representative, has issued an apology after he was caught intoxicated during a critical hearing.
The Wednesday evening hearing turned into a PR nightmare for Fitzgibbon, when he was participating in an executive session on House Bill 2289, according to The Center Square.
The entire affair was, in simple terms, a disaster.
Fitzgibbon was so clearly out of it that the committee chair called a recess in the middle of the session to remove him from the room.
The 39-year-old lawmaker would return just moments later.
You can watch a video of the concerning behavior from Fitzgibbon below:
“I am grateful to all the members of this committee, all the members of the House for putting forward their ideas and making sure that the operating budget that we’ve put forward does not forget that the people we are working to represent, people that we are working to lift up and support don’t always have a voice in this process, and their voice is carried forward by the members of this body,” said Fitzgibbon, whose hair The Center Square described as “disheveled.”
“He appeared glassy eyed, with speech slurred as he urged support for the legislation,” the outlet added.
Perhaps realizing how bad a look this was, Fitzgibbon issued a groveling statement apologizing for his behavior, according to KOMO-TV.
“I deeply regret and apologize for the fact that I consumed alcohol before the work of the Appropriations Committee was completed on Wednesday, and the result was obvious,” Fitzgibbon said. “This was a serious mistake for many reasons. Being impaired in that situation was harmful to my work and to my co-workers.”
He added: “This was a painful and embarrassing lesson, one I won’t forget, and I will not put myself and others in this situation again in the future.
“Again, I apologize.”
Despite the “painful and embarrassing lesson” and the apology, Fitzgibbon was promptly lambasted by his fellow Washington lawmakers for the boozy incident.
Speaking to The Center Square, local GOP Rep. Michelle Valdez condemned Fitzgibbon’s drinking — while adding quite a shot at the Democrats.
“The sad part is you have to understand: He is responsible for our state and for Washington Democrats and also for our state budget,” Valdez told The Center Square. “He has so much power, and it is so disenfranchising to know that he’s drunk on the job.”
She then added the zinger: “To be honest, if I was in charge of our state budget and destroying the state, I’d probably drink, too.”
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“The tram, one of the newest models in operation in Milan, came off the tracks in Vittorio Veneto street, close to the city’s Central Station, crashing into the window of a shop.
Local emergency services said 13 ambulances were on the scene.
Civil protection teams set up a tent to assist the injured, according to a Reuters eyewitness.”
The tragic accident was captured by a dash camera from a car:
Serious tram derailment occurred in central Milan — 2 died & 40 injured
It derailed and crashed into a building on Viale Vittorio Veneto
“The Milan transport company, ATM, said in a statement it was ‘deeply shocked’, expressed its sympathy to those affected and said it was working with authorities to try to understand the cause.”
TRAM SMASH
At least one dead & 39 injured after tram derails in Milan and smashes into store leaving passengers trapped
…ATTENTION..THERE IS NOTHING DISTURBING IN THE VIDEO…JUST CRASH…
The tram was heading for Porta Genova when it came off the tracks on Via Vitto Veneto… pic.twitter.com/39XGfNp0x5
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that Scouting America, formerly the Boy Scouts of America, has agreed to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and clarify that membership is based solely on biological sex at birth in order to maintain its longstanding relationship with the military.
The Department of War had threatened to withdraw its support, including access to military bases and logistical assistance for major events such as the 2026 National Jamboree in West Virginia, because the organization embraced “radical, woke ideology.” An agreement has now been reached.
Under the deal, Scouting America will immediately comply with Executive Order 14173, eliminate DEI programs, and discontinue a DEI-related merit badge which had become a requirement to make Eagle Scout. Applications will list only male or female, consistent with the applicant’s birth certificate, and biological boys and girls will not share intimate spaces such as tents, showers, or restrooms.
In addition, the organization will waive registration fees for children of active-duty, Guard, and Reserve families and introduce a new military-service merit badge in partnership with the Department of War.
In exchange, Scouting America will retain its name and continue admitting girls, at least for now. Hegseth said the Department’s continued support is contingent on substantial progress over the next six months and warned that failure to comply could result in termination of military backing. He added that, ideally, the organization should return to its original identity as a group focused on developing boys into men.
Scouting America emphasized its historic ties to the armed forces, noting that Scouts are more likely than the general population to serve in uniform and that Eagle Scouts are heavily represented in ROTC programs, service academies and military leadership tracks.
The organization said it engaged in months of dialogue with the Department of War and framed the agreement as a strengthened partnership focused on serving military families and reinforcing leadership, character, duty to God and duty to country.
Scouting America also stated that youth have always joined according to their biological sex and that transgender youth, who have been accepted since 2017, will continue to be welcomed under its existing policies.
Modern Scouting is a mere shadow of its former self. At its peak in 1972, it had roughly 6.5 million total members, including Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Explorers. At that time, about 31 percent of all American boys between the ages of 10 and 19 were involved in Scouting. The 1960s and early 1970s were considered the “Golden Age” of the movement, fueled by post-World War II civic engagement and the massive “Boypower ’76” recruitment campaign.
Today, with the word “Boy” removed from the name, Scouting reports approximately 1 million youth members as of early 2026, including girls across all programs: Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouts. While the Girl Scouts exist as a separate entity, girls now comprise roughly 20 percent of Scouting America’s total youth membership. That means only about 800,000 boys are currently involved in Scouting in any capacity.
Across social media, parents have offered a range of opinions about why Scouting has declined in popularity. While their explanations differ, the general consensus is that Scouting lost its way, abandoning its original mission and conforming to a softer culture driven by social agendas. The program strayed from the principles embodied in the Scout Oath: “On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.”
The original intent was to teach boys to become young men and leaders, pushing them through difficult outdoor challenges that built resilience and character. Eagle Scout, the organization’s highest award, used to be extremely difficult to earn. Only a small percentage of boys completed the rigorous requirements and received their letter from the president of the United States. Those who entered the military did so at the advanced rank of E-3, private first class, rather than E-1.
Today, many parents argue that standards have softened and that the award is given too freely, often due to parental or political pressure. The soccer participation-trophy mentality has watered down the meaning of Eagle Scout to the point that many employers no longer recognize it as a reliable sign of discipline, commitment and perseverance in the face of obstacles. In American schools and across society, children are increasingly taught to see themselves as victims rather than to persevere through hardship. If they experience even one second of discomfort, someone needs to be sued and taxes need to be raised.”
The idea that “boys will be boys” no longer exists in society or in Scouting. Activities that once built toughness, teamwork and confidence have been restricted or removed because of fears of lawsuits, insurance costs or parental complaints. Water guns, rough-and-tumble games, climbing, exploring and anything involving even minimal risk are restricted or eliminated. Like many institutions, by trying to become something for everyone instead of remaining focused on boys, Scouting has nearly committed organizational suicide.
Secretary of War Hegseth’s harsh treatment of the Scouts represents the kind of tough love that once defined the movement, pushing the organization to regain its mission and return to its former excellence.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton reportedly erupted into a screaming match with Rep. Nancy Mace during her closed-door deposition as part of the House Oversight Committee’s probe into Jeffrey Epstein’s web of influence.
According to Mace, Clinton became “unhinged” when pressed on provocative photos of her husband, former President Bill Clinton, that were found in the Epstein files.
Details about the incident were corroborated by fellow Rep. Anna Paulina Luna.
The drama unfolded during Clinton’s nine-hour testimony this week, where lawmakers grilled her on the family’s connections to Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
Mace, known for not holding back, confronted Clinton about racy images showing Bill Clinton in compromising situations, including jacuzzi photos released in recent Department of Justice document dumps.
“She was screaming. She was unhinged,” Mace told reporters. “I hope that President Clinton is less unhinged today than his wife was yesterday.”
Rep. Luna, who appeared on Fox News’ “Jesse Watters Primetime” to discuss the hearing, backed up Mace’s account.
“Sec. Clinton definitely lost her cool. Rep. Mace was pushing her… something along the lines of her not doing anything regarding the trafficking, it got into a heated exchange. They were yelling at each other,” Luna said. “Then she realized it was being recorded, and collected herself. But that was not an exaggeration by Rep. Mace. That will come out.”
WATCH:
HOLY CRAP. Hillary Clinton got into a SCREAMING match with Rep. Nancy Mace during her closed-door Epstein testimony, then she frantically realized it was being taped
REP. LUNA: “Sec. Clinton definitely lost her cool. Rep. Mace was pushing her…something along the lines of… pic.twitter.com/GWkAOz8siS
Clinton’s spokesperson, Nick Merrill, fired back at Mace’s claims, calling her “full of sh-t” and insisting that the former first lady did not scream or lose composure.
“You made something up. I corrected you,” Merrill posted on X in response to Mace.
You made something up. I corrected you. You can become unglued all you want today, just tell the truth. https://t.co/FtYp8cOmWo
Mace responded by accusing Clinton of using the 9/11 terrorist attacks as a “scapegoat” to deflect from her family’s relationships with Epstein, Maxwell, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who has also faced questions over his island visits.
And shockingly, shamefully and embarrassingly she tried to use 9/11 as a shield. Extremely unpatriotic and offensive to every victim of terrorism and sexual abuse survivor – ever.
“Part of the episode where Hillary came unglued yesterday and was screaming — was to deflect from the fact Lutnick tried to raise money from Epstein for Hillary after she denied seeking funds from Epstein in her testimony,” Mace wrote in a post on X. “And shockingly, shamefully and embarrassingly she tried to use 9/11 as a shield. Extremely unpatriotic and offensive to every victim of terrorism and sexual abuse survivor – ever.”
Clinton has repeatedly claimed she had “no idea” about Epstein’s activities.
An illegal alien from Sierra Leone with over thirty arrests was charged with murder this week in the fatal stabbing of a Northern Virginia woman at a bus stop on a busy highway in the Hybla Velley area of Fairfax County just south of Alexandria last Monday evening.
Police say Abdul Jalloh, 32, rode on the same bus as Stephanie Minter, 41, and was seen getting off the bus with her. Soon afterward police were called to the scene where Minter was found with multiple stab wounds to her upper body.
Abdul Jalloh, image via Fairfax County Police.Stephanie Minter, family photo.
The Department of Homeland Security is calling on Virginia’s Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger to ensure local law enforcement cooperates with federal immigration officials by handing over an illegal immigrant with a lengthy criminal record who allegedly killed a woman earlier this week at a Virginia bus stop.
Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, arrested an illegal immigrant from Sierra Leone earlier this week on charges of second-degree murder after he allegedly fatally stabbed a woman, Stephanie Minter, 41, who was found dead at a local bus stop with several wounds to the upper body.
The alleged suspect, Abdul Jalloh, 32, also has a criminal history of more than 30 arrests, according to DHS, including for rape, malicious wounding, assault, identity theft, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, assault and pick-pocketing.
The request from the Trump administration comes after the newly elected Democratic governor of Virginia signed an executive order to end cooperation between federal immigration officials and state and local law enforcement, a move several Democratic Party governors have taken recently amid President Donald Trump’s move to increase deportation operations around the country.
…Jalloh entered the United States illegally in 2012, according to DHS, and immigration officials lodged an immigration detainer against him in 2020, whereupon he was granted a final order of removal by a judge who said he could be removed to any country other than Sierra Leone.
WRC-TV reported on the lax treatment of Abdul Jalloh by the Democrat run justice system in Fairfax County, Virginia (excerpt):
Jalloh is already well-known to police and prosecutors. Court records show the unhoused man had a reputation for violence: An alleged rape in 2018 and then a series of four alleged stabbings. And more recently, before Monday’s alleged murder, two alleged assaults.
But only once was Jalloh convicted and sent to prison. In Feb. 2023, he stabbed a 73-year-old man so forcefully, the blade broke off the knife. He pleaded guilty to malicious wounding and was sentenced to serve two years with five years of time suspended.
Police say the stabbing that killed Minter is the fifth stabbing tied to Jalloh.
…a Spokeswoman for the commonwealth’s attorneys office says many of the cases were difficult to prosecute writing, in part, “Unfortunately, the defendant in this case also had a history of selecting victims with no fixed address. […] In multiple cases, we were unable to move forward with prosecution because victims could not be located or contacted, despite considerable effort from our police department to bring them to court.”
…The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office defended their actions and told News4 besides issuing subpoenas, they have no ability or authority to physically find or bring people to court.
The Commonwealth Attorney’s Office says when Jalloh was arrested in 2025, their office asked that his probation be revoked. But at a November hearing, she says the judge did not impose the rest of the sentence and even ended probation.
Police posted a BOLO to the public, which brought in a tip leading to his arrest:
Detectives are seeking Abdul Jalloh, 32. He was the last person seen with our victim in Hybla Valley. He may be dangerous so please do not make any attempt to interact with him. Anyone with info on his whereabouts is asked to call 911 or @FFXCrimeSolvers @ 1-866-411-TIPS https://t.co/4ouD5nBKdKpic.twitter.com/MroiKbIIaU
Mount Vernon Police District— A man has been charged with second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of a woman in Hybla Valley on February 23.
On February 23, at 7:16 p.m., officers responded to Richmond Highway and Arlington Drive in Hybla Valley for a death investigation. Officers arrived on scene and located Stephanie Minter, 41, of Fredericksburg, in the bus stop shelter with multiple stab wounds to the upper body. Officers began performing life-saving measures until relieved by Fairfax County Fire and Rescue personnel. She was pronounced deceased on scene. Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau responded to assume the investigation.
Through surveillance footage and interviews, detectives identified Abdul Jalloh, 32, of no fixed address, as the last person seen with Minter. Jalloh was seen exiting the bus with Minter at Richmond Highway and Arlington Drive.
On February 24, at 4:01 p.m., officers responded to the 8600 block of Richmond Highway in Woodlawn for a suspicious person call. An employee recognized Jalloh as the person of interest when he entered a business and immediately contacted police. Officers quickly located Jalloh and connected him to a larceny that occurred earlier in the day in the 8700 block Richmond Highway in Woodlawn. He was arrested and transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and charged with Petit Larceny, where he was held on no bond.
On February 25, detectives determined Jalloh was responsible for the fatal stabbing of Minter and obtained a warrant charging him with Second-Degree Murder. Jalloh remains held on no bond.
Abdul Jalloh, Fairfax County Police booking photo.
Detectives continue to conduct interviews, collect video surveillance, and process evidence recovered from the scene to determine the circumstances that led up to the fatal stabbing.
Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to call our Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option 2. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for a cash reward. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.
Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure the victim’s family is receiving appropriate resources and assistance.
Stephanie Nicole Minter, age 41, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, in Alexandria, VA.
She was born on October 22, 1984, in Fredericksburg, VA to Louis Ashton Minter and Cheryl (Sealy) Minter.
Stephanie’s passing is a lost felt throughout an entire family and a whole host of friends. Stephanie can best be described as a happy, jolly individual, filled with love and adoration for her loved ones. A beam of light in dark places.
Stephanie will be sorely and dearly missed, with the world missing out on that beam of light we came to know so well.
Though she has taken new wings, the beauty she brought into this world remains forever in our hearts.
Predeceased by her maternal great grandmother, Ivy Satterwhite Sealy; paternal grandparents: Margaret M. Minter and Basil A. Minter; and her father, Louis Ashton Minter.
Survivors include her grandmother, Mary Louise Smith; mother, Cheryl Sealy Minter; one son, Caden Montague; three brothers: Christopher Shawn Brandon Sealy, Gary Wayne Minter and Louis Ashton Minter, Jr.; numerous nieces and nephews; a special great nephew: Noah Grayson Sealy and a special friend, Clint Montague.
A celebration of Stephanie’s life will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service, 1621 Emancipation Highway, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
The family invites those who wish to honor Stephanie’s memory to consider a donation to Zoe Freedom Center, supporting its mission of freedom from addiction, faith-based recovery, and community transformation. Mail checks to 4107 Lafayette Blvd. Ste 4., Fredericksburg, VA 22408, or online at www.zoefreedomcenter.org
Republican former Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares blamed the Soros-backed Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano, “30 prior arrests and 5 prior felony malicious wounding charges since 2023 alone. Once again the innocent suffer when “catch and release” policies by leftwing prosecutors get in charge. This is 100% on Steve Descano, and why he’s so despised by the @FairfaxCountyPD”
30 prior arrests and 5 prior felony malicious wounding charges since 2023 alone. Once again the innocent suffer when “catch and release” policies by leftwing prosecutors get in charge. This is 100% on Steve Descano, and why he’s so despised by the @FairfaxCountyPDhttps://t.co/PY44h9bZCr
Fox News reported last December a legal group asked the Justice Department to investigate Descano for being soft on illegal aliens (excerpt):
A pro-police group will request the Justice Department investigate a Virginia prosecutor accused of being unfairly lenient to illegal immigrant suspects, using an oversight law the Biden administration used to scrutinize police departments like one in Kentucky after the Breonna Taylor incident.
The law enforcement “pattern-or-practice” provision, under 34 USC 12601, was previously used to investigate alleged civil rights violations during the Biden era by police departments — including in Louisville after a no-knock warrant was served, leading to a shootout that killed Taylor.
On Wednesday, the Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund (LELDF) told Fox News Digital it would ask the Trump Justice Department to use the same law in a different respect to investigate progressive Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano in Virginia.
Descano, who received at least $600,000 from a George Soros-funded political action committee during his first election bid in Virginia’s largest jurisdiction in 2019, came under fire recently for the nonprosecution of an illegal immigrant who allegedly murdered someone the day after he was released.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has revealed that both Bill and Hillary Clinton indicated that they do not believe Jeffrey Epstein killed himself during their recent depositions before the House Oversight Committee.
The congresswoman detailed the discussions during an interview on Fox News’ “Jesse Watters Primetime” on Friday.
Luna first described Hillary Clinton’s response when asked about Epstein’s 2019 death in federal custody.
“She mentioned that Epstein died in ‘mysterious circumstances,’” Luna stated.
Regarding Bill Clinton’s testimony earlier that day, Luna said he was uncomfortable.
“President Clinton’s response was very uncomfortable. He said, ‘I’ll yield to the autopsy reports.’ You could tell that was not what he felt the truth to be. You’ll see that in the recorded deposition,” Luna said.
Luna also suggested Epstein may have operated as an “intelligence asset” in a “honey pot operation” targeting figures like the Clintons.
The lawmaker explained the need for transparency, noting the committee’s subpoenas to Epstein’s lawyer and accountant, who are set to testify next week, as well as to other key figures, including former attorneys general and FBI directors.
WATCH:
BREAKING: Rep. Anna Paulina Luna just revealed that Bill and Hillary Clinton do NOT believe Epstein killed himself following their testimonies
“She mentioned that Epstein died in ‘mysterious circumstances.’ Today…President Clinton’s response was VERY uncomfortable.”
Bill Clinton has denied any wrongdoing, stating he had “no idea of the crimes” Epstein was committing and ended his association before Epstein’s 2008 conviction.
Bill Clinton personally demanded to bring Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell as his plus-ones to the King of Morocco’s wedding in 2002.
They flew on the Lolita Express together.
Clinton, Epstein, and Maxwell sat with the king at the formal dinner.
Crystal Mangum, who falsely accused players of the Duke lacrosse team of rape in 2006, has been released from prison after serving time for murdering her boyfriend.
The New York Post reported that Mangum was spotted leaving the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women on Friday after serving a 14-year sentence for the stabbing death of Reginald Daye in 2011.
In 2006, Mangum made national headlines after she accused Duke Lacrosse players Collin Finnerty, David Evans, and Reade Seligmann of rape 2006.
Mike Nifong, the District Attorney of Durham County, later charged the lacrosse players with first-degree rape, first-degree sexual offense, and kidnapping.
The players were later declared innocent by North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper, who dropped all charges.
The New York Times reported in 2024 that Mangum admitted she had made the entire rape accusation up.
Crystal Mangum was released from prison Friday morning after a murder conviction.
She was convicted of second-degree murder in 2013 for the 2011 stabbing death of her boyfriend, Reginald Daye, and sentenced to 14 to 18 years. Mangum claimed the stabbing was in self-defense.
This followed an earlier attempted murder charge in 2010 involving another boyfriend, Milton Walker, which was later dropped.
Mangum was at the center of a high-profile Duke lacrosse sexual assault case that made national headlines in 2006. The State Attorney General’s Office later found no credible evidence of an attack, and all charges against the players were dropped in 2007.
One of the most vocal defenders of the Duke lacrosse team’s innocence was current White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller.
Miller, a columnist for the Duke student newspaper, called out the mainstream media for rushing to judgment before the facts of the case were revealed.
WATCH:
18 years ago, only one Duke student went on mainstream media to defend the Duke lacrosse players
Serious tram derailment occurred in central Milan — 2 died & 40 injured
HOLY CRAP. Hillary Clinton got into a SCREAMING match with Rep. Nancy Mace during her closed-door Epstein testimony, then she frantically realized it was being taped
