Trump and Starmer’s Epstein question

19 September 2025

Daily Sensemaker

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Daily Sensemaker

Trump and Starmer’s Epstein question

Donald Trump was asked if he had sympathy for Peter Mandelson - the former UK ambassador to Washington - who was recently sacked for his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Writer: Cat Neilan

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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