Mullin claims Obama oversaw Epstein sweetheart deal struck during Bush administration

Published July 27, 2025 12:02pm ET



Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) claimed former President Barack Obama oversaw disgraced sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s 2008 plea deal when Epstein first came into legal trouble under former President George W. Bush. 

“In 2009, there was a sweetheart plea deal that was made under the Obama administration with Epstein,” Mullin said, adding, “That sweetheart has not been exposed.”

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