Oh my, the cards Ghislaine is holding! Trump can't kill her--it would be the ultimate proof of a cover-up, the base would go ballistic on him, and he'd be the prime suspect. (SCOTUS's immunity ruling wouldn't protect him, either, on a personal relationship long predating his presidencies.) Now's the perfect moment to try for a deal--Ghislaine lies for trump in exchange for a pardon.
I'm not so sure that SCOTUS wouldn't protect him, but he doesn't need to kill her right away. She is in the perfect position to make the Deal of her Lifetime with Trump! I wonder how MAGAts would react to a pardon, or will he be able to fool them again?
Do a few searches - unfortunately I think there are other powerful people in there too (as in both parties). That's why it has been covered up so long. Trump and Epstein were best friends so no doubt in my mind Trump is in there. It needs to all come out.
It just needs to come out - all of it - so we can move forward into the midterm elections and as a country we hopefully can decide a better way forward. Not children in handcuffs being sent to concentration camps - that's got to be a line for a lot of people.
Pretty hard to miss. Epstein checked all the boxes for Trump--depraved indifference to women, going after underaged girls, likely a lot of physical cruelty, etc.
ok.. I get your reaction. I think the guy is a disgusting bum. And it would certainly fit a pattern of behavior.
And while I don't wish that any other young woman was harmed by this group, one never knows with Trump.
My worry is that if we all make too much of a fuss- and there is not enough evidence against Trump in those files, MAGA will dig in more. I hope MAGA does the dirty work.
Even if there isn't enough in the files, there are ways to get all of this out in the open and at some point, some judge or justice is going to find some courage and start bringing everything to light if we just keep posting on every social media site to "Release the Epstein files"!
Here is hoping.. but I can't help but feel a bit skeptical because no matter what this orange man does- his base still loves him. It is deeply disturbing to me that so many people are willing to look the other way to get to some magical place where men are men and women stay at home.. and only white Christians are allowed.
There are people holding onto things, Epstein's lawyer, Ghislaine Maxwell, the guy that had hundreds of hours of conversations with Epstein..there's more than just these "fake" files sitting on her desk that now there is nothing in.
It would be awful if he harmed young women. And if true, I hope that he is finally thrown in jail. There have just been so many situations where I would have thought that that would be the end of him having power over people or that he would been in jail and yet, here we are.
Interesting about the supporter who has been at all his functions. Even January 6th. I am starting to think maybe this gives MAGAs a legit way out of supporting him. Using the Epstein files as a topic. Then they don’t have to admit to themselves that they are complicit with him.
The cornered rat gets desperate. We should watch out. The shit he is going to throw out in the next few weeks is going to be frightening (and criminal). Along with Henchman Bondi Barbie who will do anything to save her job.
And to think this guy is the POTUS. So much chaos and nothing being done to improve the life of all Americans and keep us safe. Has no clue what his job is
He just can't stand that Obama has one and he doesn't. That would be the living end if it were to happen, but anything linked to Netanyahu probably doesn't impress the prize committee.
Haha, you mean the job that just *might* have started out as the biggest publicity stunt/marketing ploy in the history of forever? That golden escalator… ughhh.
Bondi has already lost credibility. She never tells the truth about everything. She lies constantly. She should be fired. She's not doing him any favors. She makes him look worse.
Great article, Jim. Trump is freaking out at the moment, trying to distract the people from the Epstein files. He's trying to deflect our attention away from this case. His childish deflection tactics will not work. The Epstein files are a case of depravity. Let's keep flooding the zone with Release the Epstein files. I have contacted my Senator and Congressman to keep up the pressure on releasing the files. This cannot fall by the wayside.
It's incomprehensible to me that the MAGA cult never connected the dots between Trump and Epstein who palled around together for a couple of decades. Given Trump's own creepy obsession with his daughter Ivanka and his admitted dirty old man peeping Tom activities at his teen beauty pageants, it's incredible, literally, that he wasn't participating in Epstein's perversions.
Trump barely survived the first outbreak of Epstein-mania when he nominated Alex Acosta, who gave Epstein a sweetheart deal instead of prosecution, during his first term. Fortunately for Trump, at least, the country was soon focused on the COVID outbreak and the Epstein stuff receded. But the truth is that Trump was NEVER going to release the truckloads of Epstein material. The likelihood that he's in it up to his eyeballs is too high. The difference now is that his MAGA cult expected him to deliver on his promise to release this stuff, and his walk-back ain't going over well with the red hats. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy.....
Well he never released his tax returns in spite of showing up with folders full of blank paper at a photo op. And don't forget his "coming in 2-weeks" distractions...health care, especially.
Trump is desperate. Rewriting the truth is something he does daily but these rambling contain all of his greatest hits that got him where he is. He is desperately reminding his cult members trying to bring them back before it's too late. It's only a matter of time until Maga breaks or Democracy breaks. Im gonna hope it's Maga. Everything Trump touches DIES....
that truth social post is so manic and crazed as the orange monster throws absolutely everything at the wall that he can think of in the hopes that something will stick. wasn't it just last week that he wished ghislaine maxwell well? i have absolutely no sympathy for her, but i surely don't want anything to happen to her. she is the best witness there is, and if she should mysteriously end up a "suicide" ... well we can only imagine what happens next. of all the horror this regime has unleashed upon our poor country in just six months, who would have imagined THIS could be the unraveling of secrets and treachery and unspeakable crimes against minors.
It's frequently a detail overlooked in the mass confusion that brings down a bad guy. Here's hoping he gets the book thrown at him...maybe one of his gold bibles!
I thought so as well. I'm in Texas and saw way too many of the "church ladies" (as I call them) with their posts supporting Trump last time around. Basically, they said, "we know he's a jerk, but he's doing what we want so we are supporting him" (they mean in terms of overturning Roe and all the efforts to bring religion into the public realm). I didn't understand the strong religious movements in this country until I moved to Texas. They don't want to just practice their religion; they want everyone else to be forced to practice it too.
I don't trust a Bible thumper . They obviously are feeling guilty about their actions and behavior. They need to repent. I hope Maxwell is writing a book or writing in a journal
Great piece, Jim. Can you even imagine if this is what brings Trump down? 🍿🍿. He’s becoming more unstable and more unhinged, if that’s possible. Waiting for some insane bright shiny ball, such as a “major” announcement to try and distract. The Epstein story needs to be front and center, it’s too big of a story.
He tried to tease a "big" Russia announcement over the weekend but surprise, surprise that collapsed like a lead balloon today when Trump gave Putin another 50 days (at least it wasn't 2 weeks🤣)! What a shock that Putin has him backed in a corner & makes Trump look WEAK, WEAK, WEAK !!!
So, the MAGA cult is so used to gorging on bull$#!+ that they need their daily fix, else they suffer from withdrawal. Those that got the MAGATs hooked are desperately trying to save their own asses before their co-defendants rat them out. PRICELESS!!!
I mean... I'll take it. But I'm thoroughly shook that THIS is what is firing up the Trump base - for them to "see the light." It's both so sad (because, that's the line? really?) and so absolutely on brand of them. 😔
Ghislaine Maxwell could detonate a firestorm! Bring her out and bring her on !!!
Which is why she should be in fear for her life.
Agree! Just need to look at Epstein's "suicide"!
If I were her attorney I would get her in protective custody right away!!
Even though she still is in prison, a Congressional committee could subpoena her.
Oh my, the cards Ghislaine is holding! Trump can't kill her--it would be the ultimate proof of a cover-up, the base would go ballistic on him, and he'd be the prime suspect. (SCOTUS's immunity ruling wouldn't protect him, either, on a personal relationship long predating his presidencies.) Now's the perfect moment to try for a deal--Ghislaine lies for trump in exchange for a pardon.
I'm not so sure that SCOTUS wouldn't protect him, but he doesn't need to kill her right away. She is in the perfect position to make the Deal of her Lifetime with Trump! I wonder how MAGAts would react to a pardon, or will he be able to fool them again?
Your points are well taken.
She’d be too afraid for her life to spill the beans.
Ask the Einstein supermodel what she knows as well, although I'm sure a very strong NDA has been written into her prenup.
Of All the atrocities he has committed - finally, one that is too egregious even for his base! Who knew??
The trouble is -we don't know if he actually participated in anything.
We know. Because if he wasn’t IN those files, he wouldn’t care if they were released - and neither would Bondi
I hope so.
Do a few searches - unfortunately I think there are other powerful people in there too (as in both parties). That's why it has been covered up so long. Trump and Epstein were best friends so no doubt in my mind Trump is in there. It needs to all come out.
Jill, sadly, I think you are right. Probably Dems on list, too. But man, Trump (or his managers) sure make the most of weapons of mass distraction.
It just needs to come out - all of it - so we can move forward into the midterm elections and as a country we hopefully can decide a better way forward. Not children in handcuffs being sent to concentration camps - that's got to be a line for a lot of people.
I'm sure there's a veritable Who's Who of rich and politically involved people in them.
Yes, it would be good if all kinds of sleazy was brought to light.
Pretty hard to miss. Epstein checked all the boxes for Trump--depraved indifference to women, going after underaged girls, likely a lot of physical cruelty, etc.
If he wasn't involved, then why would he freak out about exposure of the files?
Bahahahahahahaha
ok.. I get your reaction. I think the guy is a disgusting bum. And it would certainly fit a pattern of behavior.
And while I don't wish that any other young woman was harmed by this group, one never knows with Trump.
My worry is that if we all make too much of a fuss- and there is not enough evidence against Trump in those files, MAGA will dig in more. I hope MAGA does the dirty work.
Even if there isn't enough in the files, there are ways to get all of this out in the open and at some point, some judge or justice is going to find some courage and start bringing everything to light if we just keep posting on every social media site to "Release the Epstein files"!
Here is hoping.. but I can't help but feel a bit skeptical because no matter what this orange man does- his base still loves him. It is deeply disturbing to me that so many people are willing to look the other way to get to some magical place where men are men and women stay at home.. and only white Christians are allowed.
They are starting to crack too though!
There are people holding onto things, Epstein's lawyer, Ghislaine Maxwell, the guy that had hundreds of hours of conversations with Epstein..there's more than just these "fake" files sitting on her desk that now there is nothing in.
Katie Johnson testified, under oath, that he did.
oh no, it is awful. Just dreadful. That poor girl.
Oh cool.. I will check that out. thx
He definitely participated. Look at the pictures with the young blondes
It would be awful if he harmed young women. And if true, I hope that he is finally thrown in jail. There have just been so many situations where I would have thought that that would be the end of him having power over people or that he would been in jail and yet, here we are.
Interesting about the supporter who has been at all his functions. Even January 6th. I am starting to think maybe this gives MAGAs a legit way out of supporting him. Using the Epstein files as a topic. Then they don’t have to admit to themselves that they are complicit with him.
I wonder if it will it give congressional Republicans a way out. 🙄
I’m all in favor of letting MAGAts take any off-ramp they can find.
that's so depressing. But what a great point.
“One year ago our country was DEAD, now it’s the “HOTTEST” Country anywhere in the world.”
Why, yes, dumpster fires do tend to be “HOT.”
Global Warming is also hot.
The cornered rat gets desperate. We should watch out. The shit he is going to throw out in the next few weeks is going to be frightening (and criminal). Along with Henchman Bondi Barbie who will do anything to save her job.
And to think this guy is the POTUS. So much chaos and nothing being done to improve the life of all Americans and keep us safe. Has no clue what his job is
i think he only sees his job as a way to enrich himself and his spawn. oh, and a way to get a nobel peace prize. hahahahahahaha!
And the nomination for the Nobel Prize coming from Netanyahu?? OMG, the irony is unfathomable.
amazing, isn't it? the nomination comes from a guy who may be even dirtier than the orange monster. and netanyahu is wanted for war crimes. wow!
Don't forget, being re-elected was his only way to stay out of jail.
He just can't stand that Obama has one and he doesn't. That would be the living end if it were to happen, but anything linked to Netanyahu probably doesn't impress the prize committee.
Haha, you mean the job that just *might* have started out as the biggest publicity stunt/marketing ploy in the history of forever? That golden escalator… ughhh.
Bondi has already lost credibility. She never tells the truth about everything. She lies constantly. She should be fired. She's not doing him any favors. She makes him look worse.
Great article, Jim. Trump is freaking out at the moment, trying to distract the people from the Epstein files. He's trying to deflect our attention away from this case. His childish deflection tactics will not work. The Epstein files are a case of depravity. Let's keep flooding the zone with Release the Epstein files. I have contacted my Senator and Congressman to keep up the pressure on releasing the files. This cannot fall by the wayside.
It's incomprehensible to me that the MAGA cult never connected the dots between Trump and Epstein who palled around together for a couple of decades. Given Trump's own creepy obsession with his daughter Ivanka and his admitted dirty old man peeping Tom activities at his teen beauty pageants, it's incredible, literally, that he wasn't participating in Epstein's perversions.
Trump barely survived the first outbreak of Epstein-mania when he nominated Alex Acosta, who gave Epstein a sweetheart deal instead of prosecution, during his first term. Fortunately for Trump, at least, the country was soon focused on the COVID outbreak and the Epstein stuff receded. But the truth is that Trump was NEVER going to release the truckloads of Epstein material. The likelihood that he's in it up to his eyeballs is too high. The difference now is that his MAGA cult expected him to deliver on his promise to release this stuff, and his walk-back ain't going over well with the red hats. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy.....
Because Trump is a fearless flawless LIAR and turns the tables easily with these maga mental midgets
Well he never released his tax returns in spite of showing up with folders full of blank paper at a photo op. And don't forget his "coming in 2-weeks" distractions...health care, especially.
Trump is desperate. Rewriting the truth is something he does daily but these rambling contain all of his greatest hits that got him where he is. He is desperately reminding his cult members trying to bring them back before it's too late. It's only a matter of time until Maga breaks or Democracy breaks. Im gonna hope it's Maga. Everything Trump touches DIES....
Bondi is investigating “political corruption”? Really?
Has she looked in the mirror lately?
that truth social post is so manic and crazed as the orange monster throws absolutely everything at the wall that he can think of in the hopes that something will stick. wasn't it just last week that he wished ghislaine maxwell well? i have absolutely no sympathy for her, but i surely don't want anything to happen to her. she is the best witness there is, and if she should mysteriously end up a "suicide" ... well we can only imagine what happens next. of all the horror this regime has unleashed upon our poor country in just six months, who would have imagined THIS could be the unraveling of secrets and treachery and unspeakable crimes against minors.
It's frequently a detail overlooked in the mass confusion that brings down a bad guy. Here's hoping he gets the book thrown at him...maybe one of his gold bibles!
that would be so, so perfect!!!!
I thought the MAGA base already knew he was a pedo and okay with it. Hmm; baffled but hope it snowballs.
I thought so as well. I'm in Texas and saw way too many of the "church ladies" (as I call them) with their posts supporting Trump last time around. Basically, they said, "we know he's a jerk, but he's doing what we want so we are supporting him" (they mean in terms of overturning Roe and all the efforts to bring religion into the public realm). I didn't understand the strong religious movements in this country until I moved to Texas. They don't want to just practice their religion; they want everyone else to be forced to practice it too.
I don't trust a Bible thumper . They obviously are feeling guilty about their actions and behavior. They need to repent. I hope Maxwell is writing a book or writing in a journal
He's on a mission from god...or so they think. Delulu as they say these days.
Great piece, Jim. Can you even imagine if this is what brings Trump down? 🍿🍿. He’s becoming more unstable and more unhinged, if that’s possible. Waiting for some insane bright shiny ball, such as a “major” announcement to try and distract. The Epstein story needs to be front and center, it’s too big of a story.
i believe trump said a day or two ago that he WILL have a major announcement tomorrow. it could be that shiny ball, but will it distract?
Didn’t see that. Let’s hope it doesn’t distract.
He tried to tease a "big" Russia announcement over the weekend but surprise, surprise that collapsed like a lead balloon today when Trump gave Putin another 50 days (at least it wasn't 2 weeks🤣)! What a shock that Putin has him backed in a corner & makes Trump look WEAK, WEAK, WEAK !!!
100% correct. I saw that and thought that is your big announcement??? Weal little man
So, the MAGA cult is so used to gorging on bull$#!+ that they need their daily fix, else they suffer from withdrawal. Those that got the MAGATs hooked are desperately trying to save their own asses before their co-defendants rat them out. PRICELESS!!!
… true.. you are the talk of the world.. not in the way your little brain works, though.
Trump is cruel. Epstein files are there.
I mean... I'll take it. But I'm thoroughly shook that THIS is what is firing up the Trump base - for them to "see the light." It's both so sad (because, that's the line? really?) and so absolutely on brand of them. 😔