Trump knew Epstein socially in the 1990s and early 2000s. During the 2021 trial of Epstein's associate Ghislaine Maxwell, the financier's longtime pilot, Lawrence Visoski, testified that Trump flew on Epstein's private plane multiple times. Trump has denied ever being on the plane and has not been accused of any wrongdoing.

The Trump administration is facing an unexpected backlash from figures in the so-called "manosphere," as podcasters Joe Rogan and Andrew Schulz criticize their handling of the Epstein investigation. The Morning Joe panel break down the rift and Speaker Mike Johnson’s split from Trump over transparency and a potential pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell.

Morning Consult's latest global leader approval rating, based on data collected between July 4 and July 10, shows Trump's approval rating at 44 percent and his disapproval rating at 50 percent.

Vice President JD Vance said President Donald Trump has “nothing to hide” as Democrats and Republicans alike have urged the administration to release all files concerning late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Forcing disclosure of the materials from the investigations was delayed, to the consternation of many GOP and Dem voters, but they will have to come to a decision on their return from recess. The question becomes what the lawmakers can -- or will -- do.

The appearance comes the day after it was reported that Attorney General Pam Bondi told President Trump his name appeared in the Epstein files.

The president is visiting the country to meet with Scottish leaders and celebrate the opening of a golf course at Trump International Golf Links, which is near Scotland’s coastal city of Aberdeen.