US President Donald Trump has categorically rejected the accusations of paedophilia and involvement in sexual crimes made in the manifesto of the shooter Cole Allen. In an interview with 60 Minutes, Trump said he had nothing to do with the cases mentioned in the manifesto and called the allegations false.
Trump reacts to the reading of the shooter's manifesto
During an interview for the 60 Minutes programme, journalists read out fragments of the manifesto Cole Allen, author of the recent armed attack, which mentioned the name of the US president. Donald Trump reacted sharply to these allegations, stressing that he had nothing to do with paedophilia or sexual abuse. He stressed that such statements were groundless and written by «some psycho».
The President also noted that his name was being linked to things he had nothing to do with. According to him, he has been fully acquitted in all cases involving such allegations, and stressed that such stories are related to other people, not him.
Criticism of journalists
In response to the reading of the manifesto on air, Trump expressed outrage at the journalists« actions. He stated that he had been waiting for this moment, as he was sure that the journalists would read out the accusations. Trump described them as »horrible people« and called the programme itself a »disgrace".
The US President stressed that journalists should not have made such statements in the public domain without checking the facts. He called for the interview to be completed and for the spread of false information to stop.
Justification and focus on other defendants
Trump stressed that the allegations of paedophilia and sexual offences The allegations were not based on any evidence. He stressed that these were attempts to discredit him by his opponents. According to the president, the real connections to the well-known scandals, including Jeffrey Epstein, are «friends on the other side», not him personally.
Trump also noted that his name was being used to manipulate the media and attempt to undermine his reputation ahead of the election. He called on the public to be critical of such information injections.
Why it matters
The public denial of paedophilia allegations by the US president has a significant impact on the political atmosphere and information space. Such statements can affect voter confidence, especially during an election campaign.
Trump's harsh criticism of journalists and the media highlights the tensions between politicians and the media. Coverage of such topics without sufficient verification can lead to public outcry and increased polarisation.
For American society, it is important to distinguish between facts and manipulations to avoid the influence of false information on political processes and public opinion.
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