"Well, look, I think this gets back to the question that I said earlier about what exactly this press conference looks like. I think this is a question that not only President Trump doesn't want to continue dealing with, but I think it's also not a question that Keir Starmer wants to deal with. This is part of why Mandelson was fired, although certainly not the only reason."
"TAPPER: One thing, one topic the President cannot escape in London are questions about the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, given the involvement not only of Britain's Prince Andrew. But also last week's firing of the British ambassador to the U.S., Peter Mandelson, over revelations of his close relationship to Epstein, which came out by Bloomberg and also that birthday book. What are you hearing about the White House strategy when it comes to any Epstein questions that might come from our friends from Fleet Street?"
President Trump departed the White House for a two-day London visit that will culminate in a joint press conference with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The visit is overshadowed by the firing of British Ambassador Lord Peter Mandelson over ties to Jeffrey Epstein and continued scrutiny of Trump’s past association with Epstein. Questions about Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew are expected to follow the president to London. Both President Trump and Prime Minister Starmer have incentives to minimize attention to Epstein-related questions, and Prince Andrew is not expected to attend the dinner. The press pool may affect whether avoidance succeeds.
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