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An interview on CBS News Sunday between President Donald Trump and Norah O\u2019Donnell turned tense after O\u2019Donnell read aloud claims from the manifesto of the washington, D.C. shooting suspect-specifically allegations labeling Trump a \u201cpedophile\u201d and \u201crapist.\u201d Trump objected sharply, arguing O\u2019Donnell was out of line and that he is not responsible for or the subject of those accusations, repeatedly saying he is \u201cnot a pedophile\u201d and \u201cnot a rapist.\u201d <\/p>\n

O\u2019Donnell responded cautiously, saying the manifesto might have been referring to the president, but Trump continued to criticize her for bringing the material into the broadcast. The article also notes that the accusations Trump referenced have been linked in political reporting to controversies involving Jeffrey Epstein and related allegations<\/a>, and it highlights supporter backlash<\/a> to what it describes as platforming the suspect\u2019s words on national TV. <\/p>\n