Epstein files revive clash over Trump’s college sexual misconduct rule | Flipboard

Flipboard · Apr 16, 2026 · 352 words · By POLITICO

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What to know about Celebrity Feuds

Epstein files revive clash over Trump’s college sexual misconduct rule When a celebrity physicist found himself embroiled in a sexual harassment probe on his college campus, he turned to Jeffrey Epstein for help.

Propaganda risk 60%

Claims checked 9

Techniques found 3

Topics 3

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Coverage gap: Low Left coverage

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What happened

Why it matters

As Epstein looked for ways to help, he saw an opportunity with the Trump administration when he heard it was drafting a new rule for how sexual misconduct … Related storyboards

Common ground

The clearest point to anchor on is this: Spencer Pratt... campaign for mayor of Los Angeles has been picking up steam.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling, Smears: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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What new context would change how readers understand this Celebrity Feuds story?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Spencer Pratt... campaign for mayor of Los Angeles has been picking up steam?
How does this story connect Celebrity Feuds with Jeffrey Epstein over the next few days?

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Propaganda Score

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Significant concerns. Multiple propaganda techniques detected.

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eFinder identified 3 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence

Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.

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Name Calling / Labeling 100% confidence

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Smears 70% confidence

Using damaging allegations to undermine a person's reputation.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Spencer Pratt... campaign for mayor of Los Angeles has been picking up steam”

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Multiple independent sources (Wikipedia, OAN, and a direct social media reference) confirm that Spencer Pratt is running for mayor of Los Angeles in 2026.

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web search NEUTRAL — Kenneth Mejia, Los Angeles City controller (2022–present) (running for re-election)[4][18]."Spencer Pratt, ex-reality star turned wildfire critic, is running for mayor of Los Angeles".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Los_Angeles_mayoral_elect…

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web search NEUTRAL — Spencer Pratt Wants to Be the Mayor of Los Angeles.— Spencer Pratt (@spencerpratt) January 8, 2026. “But let me be clear: This just isn’t a campaign,” he added. “This is a mission, and we are going to…
https://www.thecut.com/article/spencer-pratt-announces-bid-m…

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web search NEUTRAL — OAN Staff Cory Hawkins 9:32 PM – Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Reality TV star Spencer Pratt was met with thunderous applause when he unveiled his campaign for mayor of Los Angeles during a Palisades pr…
https://www.oann.com/newsroom/reality-tv-star-spencer-pratt-…

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Claim 2: “Chelsea Handler... posted a video to social media on Friday”

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Multiple sources (Fox News, Vegas Patriot, and a social media post) confirm that Chelsea Handler posted a video mocking Spencer Pratt's mayoral campaign.

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web search NEUTRAL — Spencer Pratt fired back at Chelsea Handler after she mocked his Los Angeles mayoral campaign, sharing a video referencing her admitted visit to Jeffrey Epstein's home.
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/spencer-pratt-torches-…

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web search NEUTRAL — A post shared by Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler). LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Chelsea Handler has mocked Spencer Pratt and his run for Los Angeles mayor, asking the American people to “jump over it”.
https://news.meaww.com/chelsea-handler-mocks-spencer-pratts-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Spencer Pratt is not afraid of critics. The former reality star, whose campaign for mayor of Los Angeles has been picking up steam, was mocked by Chelsea Handler, but he was quick to get in a jab of h…
https://vegaspatriot.com/spencer-pratt-torches-chelsea-handl…

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Claim 3: “the Trump administration... was drafting a new rule for how sexual misconduct [is handled]”

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The provided web search results discuss accusations of sexual misconduct against Trump and legal contempt rulings, but none of the results mention the drafting of a new rule for handling sexual misconduct.

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web search NEUTRAL — Epstein suggested the two visit Trump in Trump Tower in New York in 1993, Williams said, and shortly after they arrived, Trump groped her breasts and her butt.Trump’s time in national politics has bee…
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/defend-and-deny-wha…

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web search NEUTRAL — US District Judge James Boasberg ruled that “probable cause exists” to hold Trump administration officials in criminal contempt for violating his orders in m...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuXLeY1SzlE

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web search NEUTRAL — Trump has nominated Makary to lead the Food and Drug Administration, the organisation responsible for the safety of prescription drugs and vaccines . Trump announced in his nomination that Dr Makary w…
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx24gze60yzo

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Claim 4: “Giants co-owner Steve Tisch had been heavily mentioned in the files connected to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein”

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Multiple sources confirm Steve Tisch's name appeared in files connected to Jeffrey Epstein, including reports of emails where Epstein sought to connect Tisch with women.

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web search NEUTRAL — Steven Elliot Tisch is an American film producer and businessman. He was the chairman and executive vice president of the New York Giants until March 31, 2026, the NFL team co-owned by his family, as …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Tisch

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web search NEUTRAL — New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch denied visiting Jeffrey Epstein’s island after his name appeared more than 400 times in newly released files.
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jan/31/steve-tisch-je…

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web search NEUTRAL — Recently released emails reveal that Jeffrey Epstein sought to connect Mr. Tisch, whose family is a part-owner of the New York Giants, with multiple women.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/sports/nfl-steve-tisch-ep…

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Claim 5: “Giants Valued At $10.8 Billion For Divestment”

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The search results discuss the New York Giants' YouTube channel and general divestment from oil and gas by New York State, but there is no evidence regarding a $10.8 billion valuation for the Giants for divestment.

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web search NEUTRAL — New York Giants. @nygiants. • 302 тыс. подписчиков • 11 тыс. видео. Welcome to the official YouTube channel of the New York Giants!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk2FqoG8dN5EAz5WU3A0D7A

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web search NEUTRAL — New York State has announced plans to eject oil and gas stocks from its $226 billion financial portfolio, becoming the first U.S. state and the biggest pension fund anywhere to divest from fossil fuel…
https://e360.yale.edu/digest/new-york-announces-plan-to-dive…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Palestinian-led movement for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) is a global campaign initiated in 2005 by over 170 Palestinian civil society organisations, including trade unions, student gro…
https://palestinecampaign.org/campaigns/bds-2/

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Claim 6: “Taiwan said Saturday it is an 'independent' nation”

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The claim is reported across multiple cross-references from Flipboard.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Taiwan said Saturday it is an "independent" nation
https://flipboard.com/topic/news/brass-bands-in-beijing-make…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Taiwan said Saturday it is an "independent" nation
https://flipboard.com/topic/news/world-s-largest-aircraft-ca…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Taiwan said Saturday it is an "independent" nation
https://flipboard.com/topic/news/tracking-the-trump-family-s…

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Claim 7: “US President Donald Trump warned the democratic island against declaring formal [independence]”

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The claim is reported across multiple cross-references from Flipboard.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — President Donald Trump warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence
https://flipboard.com/topic/news/trump-returns-from-china-wi…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — President Donald Trump warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence
https://flipboard.com/topic/news/trump-returns-from-china-wi…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — President Donald Trump warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence
https://flipboard.com/topic/news/china-us-agree-to-reduce-le…

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Claim 8: “At a White House military Mother’s Day event on May 6, First Lady Melania Trump stated that while...”

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The claim is reported across multiple cross-references from Flipboard regarding Melania Trump's appearance at a military Mother's Day event on May 6.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — First Lady Melania Trump stated that while … At a White House military Mother’s Day event on May 6
https://flipboard.com/topic/news/voting-rights-activists-gat…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — At a White House military Mother’s Day event on May 6, First Lady Melania Trump stated that while...
https://flipboard.com/topic/news/hegseth-quotes-fake-pulp-fi…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — At a White House military Mother’s Day event on May 6, First Lady Melania Trump stated that while...
https://flipboard.com/topic/news/hegseth-quotes-fake-pulp-fi…

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Claim 9: “The Department of Justice is finalizing a deal to launch a so-called 'Truth and Justice Commission' and establish a compensation fund of $1.776B”

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Three separate web search results confirm the Department of Justice is finalizing a 'Truth and Justice Commission' with a compensation fund of $1.776 billion.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Department of Justice is finalizing a deal to launch a so-called "Truth and Justice Commission" and establish a compensation fund of $1,776,000,000 to pay claims made by alleged victims of governm…
https://abcnews.com/US/trump-administration-create-1776b-tru…

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web search NEUTRAL — Before settling on the $1.776 billion commission, Justice Department lawyers privately argued they could ignore the blatant conflict of interest. Internal documents reveal that government attorneys in…
https://news.meaww.com/trump-admin-unveils-1-7-b-truth-and-j…

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web search NEUTRAL — The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is working to finalize the launch of a so-called "Truth and Justice Commission" and establish a compensation fund of almost two billion dollars for victims of allege…
https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-896369

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