Alexander Acosta, Trump's Labor Secretary, gave Epstein lenient deal
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Trump appointed Acosta as Secretary of Labor in 2017. Acosta resigned in July 2019 amid renewed scrutiny of his role in Epstein's 2008 plea deal.
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Donald Trump
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Former US President (2017-2021). Known social acquaintance of Epstein in the 1990s-2000s. Famously quoted saying Epstein "likes beautiful women as much as I do, many on the younger side." Later claimed he banned Epstein from Mar-a-Lago. No direct allegations of wrongdoing.
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Alexander Acosta
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Former U.S. Attorney who negotiated the 2008 plea deal with Epstein. Later became U.S. Secretary of Labor under Trump, resigned in 2019 amid renewed scrutiny.
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