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Claim Text: Mr. Epstein described Mr. Trump as “borderline insane” in an email exchange with Lawrence H. Summers, the former Treasury secretary and Harvard University president.
Simplified Text: Epstein called Trump borderline insane in email with Lawrence H. Summers.
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Created: December 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM (8 months ago)

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