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malaise

(296,927 posts)
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 03:27 PM Jul 2025

Breaking from the WSJ -Justice Department told Donvict that his name- link added

Is in the Epstein files and way more than once😂😂😂😤😤

https://www.wsj.com/politics/justice-department-told-trump-name-in-epstein-files-727a8038

Justice Department Told Trump in May That His Name Is Among Many in the Epstein Files

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Breaking from the WSJ -Justice Department told Donvict that his name- link added (Original Post) malaise Jul 2025 OP
WSJ is doubling down. Crikey lame54 Jul 2025 #1
Hopefully they eat each other. marble falls Jul 2025 #2
I agree Rebl2 Jul 2025 #41
Now I need to bleach my brain. nt Xipe Totec Jul 2025 #90
This is the big story malaise Jul 2025 #3
That's why he had Johnson close the House and why Bondi is yammering about Grand Jury testimony instead of THE FILES Attilatheblond Jul 2025 #24
Yep malaise Jul 2025 #26
Oh, perfect NJCher Jul 2025 #54
And likely too many copies of everything floating around. SheltieLover Jul 2025 #53
Seems the donor class has finally come to the conclusion that its time Ruby the Liberal Jul 2025 #85
donvict homegirl Jul 2025 #43
Stole from a DUer malaise Jul 2025 #87
Is "way more than once" an official metric? tinrobot Jul 2025 #4
That was my take not verbatim - more pics malaise Jul 2025 #5
Looks like you're sinking Donny here is another brick to hold. Out by August. Botany Jul 2025 #83
They can't control,this story malaise Jul 2025 #84
What is more mercuryblues Jul 2025 #7
There was lots of coverage about that meeting on DU malaise Jul 2025 #10
I took it seriously as shit. mercuryblues Jul 2025 #44
They just wanted to make sure that he had a working pen. CentralMass Jul 2025 #92
It's fast approaching a fuck-ton of evidence Jerry2144 Jul 2025 #19
I'm going with shit ton, a metric shit ton at that. Dr. T Jul 2025 #34
Several metric shit tons SheltieLover Jul 2025 #61
Its metric shit tonne (n/t) PJMcK Jul 2025 #68
My friends, Marriam and Webster, have confirmed Dr. T Jul 2025 #75
No text nt Ohiya Jul 2025 #89
N/T. WTFDTM? S. GAPWSIO? TFLTSIO? Dr. T Jul 2025 #98
N/T means there's No Text in the message field PJMcK Jul 2025 #99
Good morning. I'm sorry about the attitude. Dr. T Jul 2025 #103
Have another beer on me! PJMcK Jul 2025 #104
Another thought PJMcK Jul 2025 #105
In hindsight, my whole acronym rant was rather embarrassing. Dr. T Jul 2025 #106
A buttload is a liquid measure. johnp3907 Jul 2025 #30
That depends ----- on the quality of the Depends. erronis Jul 2025 #42
I C what you did there... Ligyron Jul 2025 #47
Technically, I think the amount is approximately one metric shit-ton. n/t Mister Ed Jul 2025 #77
This isn't surprising to any non-MAGA that has paid even the slightest attention to this story through the years. W_HAMILTON Jul 2025 #6
THIS malaise Jul 2025 #8
Oooh yeah! oasis Jul 2025 #27
So the WSJ has its own copies? Captain Zero Jul 2025 #9
Probably malaise Jul 2025 #12
I'm guessing it is more like extremely credible sources Skittles Jul 2025 #71
The 'powers that be' have voted him off the island. alittlelark Jul 2025 #11
I knew something was up when WSJ published the card. mercuryblues Jul 2025 #13
Theils minion is Much More dangerous alittlelark Jul 2025 #14
Agreed slightlv Jul 2025 #35
Vance is amember of the Catholic Opus Dei cult. So are Barr, Thomas, Roberts, Kavanaugh, et al. SharonAnn Jul 2025 #86
I know how infested we are in with Opus Dei believers... slightlv Jul 2025 #88
I call them Francisco Franco Catholics DBoon Jul 2025 #102
Lol. I literally pictured that "cat on a hot tin roof, with a firecracker stuck up his ass" in my mind KPN Jul 2025 #46
+1 Naugahyde Vance. Classic! bronxiteforever Jul 2025 #59
Really need that ROFLMAO button! nt Trueblue Texan Jul 2025 #95
I agree serbbral Jul 2025 #97
Force him out? Nasruddin Jul 2025 #25
They are letting his insanity go mostly unchecked alittlelark Jul 2025 #40
And there is no reality where Donny goes quietly into that good night. tanyev Jul 2025 #58
Vance's VP will be the one to worry about. hunter Jul 2025 #62
Vance is the proverbial nothingburger NJCher Jul 2025 #66
I've always suspected that tsf was a trojan horse, to get the couch molester into the WH. alwaysinasnit Jul 2025 #29
So how do we know its reliable, when he says its fake. Passages Jul 2025 #15
Here's the problem malaise Jul 2025 #16
I laughed so hard over his name being tied in through DOJ and especially being first reported by WSJ. Love it. Passages Jul 2025 #17
Laugh some more malaise Jul 2025 #20
That's a big wow. Can you imagine? HA HA HA HA Passages Jul 2025 #22
... SheltieLover Jul 2025 #55
Perhaps Keepthesoulalive Jul 2025 #64
Lawrence will be great! H2O Man Jul 2025 #36
How lovely malaise Jul 2025 #38
Get that motherfucker!!!! DESTROY HIM. Celerity Jul 2025 #18
What a response to the law suit malaise Jul 2025 #21
WSJ has always had good reporting mainer Jul 2025 #23
Although he would never admit it, Trump knows that is true. Passages Jul 2025 #28
A TSF supporter in my dance community thinks I'm a moronic flaming Lib because... Trueblue Texan Jul 2025 #96
d'oh BoRaGard Jul 2025 #31
He's protecting pedophile rapists and he's probably one OrlandoDem2 Jul 2025 #32
Come on WSJ. Stop teasing. johnnyfins Jul 2025 #33
Any chance dweller Jul 2025 #37
Oh no! Dave Id Jul 2025 #39
He knew it was coming, and probably more.That's why he started saying Obama, Biden, et al made it up tulipsandroses Jul 2025 #45
He was caught lying malaise Jul 2025 #49
It would be remarkable if he was ever caught telling the truth. CentralMass Jul 2025 #93
Agree but right now Dems need to be shouting out loud malaise Jul 2025 #94
I still don't understand why Garland didn't get this information out there before the election. Rhiagel Jul 2025 #48
This malaise Jul 2025 #50
Lovely alliteration SheltieLover Jul 2025 #63
LOL malaise Jul 2025 #65
I think a bunch of dems are Tree Lady Jul 2025 #51
Tough malaise Jul 2025 #52
That's exactly how I feel Tree Lady Jul 2025 #72
if you want to find out NJCher Jul 2025 #67
fuck ANYONE who would cover for pedophiles Skittles Jul 2025 #74
Exactly why they need to show us Tree Lady Jul 2025 #79
SooPRIZE sooPRIZE sooPRISE! nilram Jul 2025 #56
well no shit. barbtries Jul 2025 #57
Death by a thousand cuts. Daily drip bronxiteforever Jul 2025 #60
Whomever leaked the information, chose WSJ for that very reason tulipsandroses Jul 2025 #69
Maddow Blog-Justice Department reportedly told Trump in May that his name is in the Epstein files LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2025 #70
Playing all his lies from May to now would be hi,arious if it weren't so serious malaise Jul 2025 #76
I'm shocked I tell you! Shocked! Fil1957 Jul 2025 #73
Musk already told us TSF was in the files. Sneederbunk Jul 2025 #78
Yes indeed malaise Jul 2025 #81
Wonder if Little Mike timms139 Jul 2025 #80
THIS malaise Jul 2025 #82
Many DOJ officials are saying. CentralMass Jul 2025 #91
kick Celerity Jul 2025 #100
At this point isn't it all a giant conspiracy to obstruct? bucolic_frolic Jul 2025 #101

Attilatheblond

(9,056 posts)
24. That's why he had Johnson close the House and why Bondi is yammering about Grand Jury testimony instead of THE FILES
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 04:25 PM
Jul 2025

Grand Jury testimony won't be nearly as complete as the whole of the investigation file. She and Trump are both up shit creek. As FL AG she seems to have squelched a lot that is probably covered by the total investigation file.

No wonder she suddenly says 'no file'. She was in on the evidence suppression since way back. I will be almost as glad to have her off the federal payroll as getting Trump off our backs.

NJCher

(43,298 posts)
54. Oh, perfect
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 05:28 PM
Jul 2025

I leaned back in my chair and shut my eyes and listened, images of trump and evidence floating through my mind. Logs from the plane. Lists of people/patrons (already posted on Reddit, fyi).

Favorite line: "take off your makeup."

Tears rolling down an orange-stained sink.


Ruby the Liberal

(26,686 posts)
85. Seems the donor class has finally come to the conclusion that its time
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 09:23 PM
Jul 2025

Of course, it was right after their tax breaks were made permanent

I guess we buckle up for President Thiel-Vance's even shittier policies without the daily distraction of whatever is wrong with Trump's brain.

Dare I say, I might actually miss the incompetence.

Botany

(77,568 posts)
83. Looks like you're sinking Donny here is another brick to hold. Out by August.
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 08:28 PM
Jul 2025

This has all been known for years TPTB are done with Krasnov.

When asked for comment by CNN on the newly unearthed videos and photos, Trump reportedly responded: “You’ve got to be kidding me.” He then reportedly called CNN “fake news” and hung up the phone.

Steven Cheung, the White House communications director, said in a statement to CNN that the videos and photos were “nothing more than out-of-context frame grabs of innocuous videos and pictures of widely attended events to disgustingly infer something nefarious”.

“The fact is that the President kicked him out of his club for being a creep,” Cheung added. “This is nothing more than a continuation of the fake news stories concocted by the Democrats and the liberal media.”


malaise

(296,927 posts)
84. They can't control,this story
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 08:36 PM
Jul 2025

Way too much video, reports and photos.
The Maxwell meeting will be torn to shreds. Please proceed idiots

mercuryblues

(16,470 posts)
7. What is more
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 03:38 PM
Jul 2025

buttload or shitload?

I am wondering if there are enough accusations out there that they can't be walked back.

Whatever Naugahyde Vance agreed to in the Montana meeting was enough for them to move forward.

mercuryblues

(16,470 posts)
44. I took it seriously as shit.
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 04:50 PM
Jul 2025

There is no reason for the Murdoch's to meet with Vance, except to scope him out as our next presidunce. I think this was planned for after the midterms. Only trump is deteriorating faster than they anticipated.

Watching paint dry is more exciting than Vance.

Dr. T

(666 posts)
75. My friends, Marriam and Webster, have confirmed
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 07:24 PM
Jul 2025

the veracity of your correction, PJMcK. This is how we learn.

Those same friends had a dozen different interpretations of n/t. I see it a lot on this site. What is that?

PJMcK

(25,061 posts)
99. N/T means there's No Text in the message field
Sun Jul 27, 2025, 09:03 AM
Jul 2025

My comment using "tonne" was a joke and I didn't think it needed an explanation.

Sorry but I could only decipher part of your response. If you feel like it, please clarify.

Enjoy the coming week!

Dr. T

(666 posts)
103. Good morning. I'm sorry about the attitude.
Sun Jul 27, 2025, 11:36 AM
Jul 2025

I've been dealing with acronyms my entire adult life, particularly at my job. I've often wondered why people can't just spell the entire word. In my humble opinion,
it ain't that hard. At my job, I've had acronym conversation, often resulting in miscommunication. It's one of my triggers.

Again, I'd like to apologize for the nasty tone. I will reflect on this during my afternoon beer.

PJMcK

(25,061 posts)
104. Have another beer on me!
Sun Jul 27, 2025, 12:45 PM
Jul 2025

Dr. T

Democratic Underground is an easy place from my point of view. It's just the internet! But thanks for your thoughts. They're appreciated.

Still, what did the rest of your acronym message mean? The first part was easy and funny!

Thanks.

PJMcK

(25,061 posts)
105. Another thought
Sun Jul 27, 2025, 12:58 PM
Jul 2025

If the acronyms are too "salty," you could use the DU email to send it it to me privately. Thanks.

Dr. T

(666 posts)
106. In hindsight, my whole acronym rant was rather embarrassing.
Sun Jul 27, 2025, 01:47 PM
Jul 2025

I thought my mother did a better job raising me than that. If it's okay with you, I'd prefer to move on.

We've got a lot of bigger problems to deal with in this world. This is low on the list.



johnp3907

(4,316 posts)
30. A buttload is a liquid measure.
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 04:34 PM
Jul 2025

Equal to 108 imperial gallons, or just under 130 US gallons.

🤓

W_HAMILTON

(10,380 posts)
6. This isn't surprising to any non-MAGA that has paid even the slightest attention to this story through the years.
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 03:37 PM
Jul 2025

As I said before, Trump has more pictures/videos with Epstein than he does Melania at this point.

You aren't that close to someone, for that long, WHILE MAKING MULTIPLE REFERENCES THAT YOU ARE AWARE OF HIS PEDOPHILIC BEHAVIOR, without have some sort of extensive involvement yourself.

alittlelark

(19,142 posts)
11. The 'powers that be' have voted him off the island.
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 03:42 PM
Jul 2025

I think Theils plan all along was to get his minion in office thru tRumps base/ ‘charisma’ cuz his little creep has zero of his own.

I also think a number of ‘the powers that be’ are also on the client list and are gonna throw him under the bus to try to protect themselves.

mercuryblues

(16,470 posts)
13. I knew something was up when WSJ published the card.
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 03:50 PM
Jul 2025

Then the private meeting with Naugahyde Vance cemented the deal.

Vance is more dangerous than trump in a way, Vance can focus and concentrate. Whereas trump is like a cat on a hot tin roof, with a firecracker stuck up his ass.

slightlv

(7,850 posts)
35. Agreed
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 04:39 PM
Jul 2025

Vance will usher in the theocratic. Maga may have called trump savior but the churches are losing too many members and too much money. Vance is a fake xtian in the worst way... eaten up with dreams of power and he's got that old time Dominionism down deep in his black heart. He will do whatever the P2025 people tell him. He's so much more malleable than donny.

SharonAnn

(14,177 posts)
86. Vance is amember of the Catholic Opus Dei cult. So are Barr, Thomas, Roberts, Kavanaugh, et al.
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 09:26 PM
Jul 2025

This is dangerous, very authoritarian, secret cult. It's no joke, it's real. I have family members in it. Started under and supported by Franco, spread worldwide, supported by Pinochet, Fujimori, and many, many others.
They start by "converting" very wealthy, powerful people and focus on them and the judges. After all, if you own the judges, then you write whatever laws you want. If you control the wealth, you control power.
It's no joke that their stooge, the Federalist Society, is full of Opus Dei members. So is the Supreme Court and many other courts on this country.
Haven't heard of them? They are a secret society. Members will never admit they are members.
Want to know more? Read the recently published book "OPUS" by Gareth Gore. It will open your eyes.


slightlv

(7,850 posts)
88. I know how infested we are in with Opus Dei believers...
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 09:36 PM
Jul 2025

but the NAR has made bedfellows with them because their ideology is similar. It's a fool's errand. Both are horrendous groups, and neither will stomach the other as legitimate if and when they gain National power. To charismatics and fundamentalists, Catholics are idolaters. And I doubt Catholics really have much use for the NAR people, once you start pointing out specific groups like Westboro.

This is going to be the biggest issue raising its head in the next very few years. I dread it. The Witch Wars of the 1980's and the Satanic Panic was bad enough to live through. This will be hundreds of times worse.

DBoon

(25,066 posts)
102. I call them Francisco Franco Catholics
Sun Jul 27, 2025, 10:16 AM
Jul 2025

Inspired by the Fascist former leader of Spain

KPN

(17,441 posts)
46. Lol. I literally pictured that "cat on a hot tin roof, with a firecracker stuck up his ass" in my mind
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 04:52 PM
Jul 2025

as I read it. Definitely lit me up! And Naugahyde Vance ... too funny!

serbbral

(333 posts)
97. I agree
Thu Jul 24, 2025, 02:17 PM
Jul 2025

However, he may not be as dangerous as Trump, because I do not think that the Republicans (and others) will follow him as well as they have followed Trump. I don't think he has the backing that Trump has, so that may be one thing that may be more favorable if he has to take over.

Nasruddin

(1,281 posts)
25. Force him out?
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 04:29 PM
Jul 2025

I thought they might do something cruder, like mess with his meds or just allow him to fall down the stairs over and over again until the treatment worked.

But maybe ... they're going to force him out with this scandal. Maybe. I'm not even 50% convinced yet, but it doesn't look good.

I don't have the same concerns as others do about Vance. I think Vance will disappear faster than a trans-solar system comet. He has no charisma, no base, and no ability to hold the thing together. If Thiel thinks he's going to rule thru this puppet he is probably completely mistaken, but the joke's going to be on us.

alittlelark

(19,142 posts)
40. They are letting his insanity go mostly unchecked
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 04:45 PM
Jul 2025

He’s signing his own removal with the 25th.

When the minion gets in we will have an ‘event’ that will enable the insurrection act or whatever to take effect - no ability to have elections……

tanyev

(49,426 posts)
58. And there is no reality where Donny goes quietly into that good night.
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 05:36 PM
Jul 2025

If he thinks JD has participated in a coup against him, he will go nuclear and goad all the MAGA still loyal to him to do the same. It might be a good idea to stock up on supplies and prepare to hunker down.

NJCher

(43,298 posts)
66. Vance is the proverbial nothingburger
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 05:53 PM
Jul 2025

Hey, there is nothing, nothing whatsoever, that says these tech bros make good choices for their next presidunce.

Musk himself thought he had charisma, then burned himself badly with his own delusions.

Tesla's California sales down for seven straight quarters | Reuters
1 day ago ... Tesla's electric vehicle registrations in California fell 21.1% in the second quarter, according to industry data, marking the seventh ...

Passages

(4,279 posts)
15. So how do we know its reliable, when he says its fake.
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 03:54 PM
Jul 2025

HA HA HA HA so predictable.

White House Says WSJ Report on Trump Being Told Name in Epstein Files 'Fake News'

By Reuters
|
July 23, 2025, at 3:42 p.m.

https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2025-07-23/white-house-says-wsj-report-on-trump-being-told-name-in-epstein-files-fake-news

malaise

(296,927 posts)
16. Here's the problem
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 03:58 PM
Jul 2025

His July 15 response suggests he was told and as folks are pointing out the WSJ piece went public on the 17th.
I’m betting they have way more and am beginning to take those posts re that Montana meeting with Rupert and Vance way more seriously .

Can’t wait for Lawrence tonight.

Passages

(4,279 posts)
17. I laughed so hard over his name being tied in through DOJ and especially being first reported by WSJ. Love it.
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 04:01 PM
Jul 2025

Whenever Trump says it's fake, it rarely is.

malaise

(296,927 posts)
20. Laugh some more
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 04:07 PM
Jul 2025
https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a65466454/jd-vance-murdochs-trump-epstein/

JD Vance Visited the Murdochs Right Before the WSJ Dropped Trump’s Letter to Epstein
The vice president’s mysterious little trip to Montana might be more devious than we think.

Get the effin popcorn.

Passages

(4,279 posts)
22. That's a big wow. Can you imagine? HA HA HA HA
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 04:11 PM
Jul 2025

We shall see. Thanks for the link, never a dull moment.

H2O Man

(79,133 posts)
36. Lawrence will be great!
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 04:40 PM
Jul 2025

I saw a bunch of extended family members today, while watching my grandson as he did heavy work outside. Two houses full of family. When adults asked me how I was doing, I'd say I was trying to remember who Epstein was, though the felon had insisted we forget him. My DC nephew had a number of interesting stories regarding the felon & Epstein.

Now, for a quick nap before Lawrence comes on! My grandson was non-stop, and wore me out. He, of course, was sound asleep shortly into the car ride to drop me off.

mainer

(12,560 posts)
23. WSJ has always had good reporting
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 04:12 PM
Jul 2025

Their editorial page may suck, but the reporting is almost always solid.

Trueblue Texan

(4,540 posts)
96. A TSF supporter in my dance community thinks I'm a moronic flaming Lib because...
Thu Jul 24, 2025, 08:38 AM
Jul 2025

...I (formerly) subscribed to NYT. He haughtily informed me he was a WSJ subscriber and wouldn't touch a liberal rag like NYT. I love thinking of how his week must be going!

OrlandoDem2

(3,236 posts)
32. He's protecting pedophile rapists and he's probably one
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 04:36 PM
Jul 2025

He knows what happened at Epstein island!

tulipsandroses

(8,290 posts)
45. He knew it was coming, and probably more.That's why he started saying Obama, Biden, et al made it up
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 04:51 PM
Jul 2025

If there are no files - or nothing of significance in those files, why are you saying it's a hoax or made up?
After the first WSJ bombshell - he started saying " credible". - "I told them to release credible information". Others have repeated the word. "credible".
They are trying to convince people that whatever comes out is not credible, it was planted.

It is quite telling though - that when the first WSJ article came out. Neither Bondi or Patel said it was fake. Hmmm
They have seen it all - They never backed him up to say that this was fake.
His lawsuit will go nowhere. WSJ reported that it was included in the documents in the files.
I'd love to see Bondi or Patel go under oath to say that it is not in those files.

malaise

(296,927 posts)
49. He was caught lying
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 05:08 PM
Jul 2025

He said Bondi did not tell him that he was in the files.
He is mentioned multiple times😀

malaise

(296,927 posts)
94. Agree but right now Dems need to be shouting out loud
Thu Jul 24, 2025, 06:20 AM
Jul 2025

The President is lying
The AG has been lying - she knew she told him
The Speaker is lying

Lock him up!

Rhiagel

(1,865 posts)
48. I still don't understand why Garland didn't get this information out there before the election.
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 04:58 PM
Jul 2025

He must have knew that TSF was in the files repeatedly. Why did he sit on it? Why didn't President Biden press him to go public? It just doesn't make any sense. We have too many leaders that prefer to keep the power dry. We need more fighters.

malaise

(296,927 posts)
50. This
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 05:11 PM
Jul 2025

Turns out the entire pizza gate crap was part of the pedo posse’s perpetual projection

Tree Lady

(13,330 posts)
79. Exactly why they need to show us
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 08:15 PM
Jul 2025

But at this point I think they have found a way to scrub Trump out of it.

barbtries

(31,321 posts)
57. well no shit.
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 05:33 PM
Jul 2025

it's beyond frustrating that this information has been out there for years and the right wing/ russian propaganda machine is so powerful that people don't know it.

tulipsandroses

(8,290 posts)
69. Whomever leaked the information, chose WSJ for that very reason
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 06:18 PM
Jul 2025

Its funny how some of the MAGA loyalists are still hollering about LW media - when Murdoch owns WSJ and FOX.
If it had been leaked to CNN, MSNBC or one of the other networks, they would have rolled over.

LetMyPeopleVote

(180,692 posts)
70. Maddow Blog-Justice Department reportedly told Trump in May that his name is in the Epstein files
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 06:26 PM
Jul 2025

A new Wall Street Journal report said the president's name "appeared multiple times" in the Jeffrey Epstein files — and he was told that during a briefing.

The new @wsj.com report said Trump's name appeared "multiple times" in the Epstein files — and the president was told that in a recent briefing.

So why did he suggest otherwise last week? www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...

Steve Benen (@stevebenen.com) 2025-07-23T20:26:36.624Z

https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/doj-reportedly-told-trump-may-name-epstein-files-rcna220630

Nearly two months later, the tweet is gone, but the claim is relevant anew. The Wall Street Journal reported:

When Justice Department officials reviewed what Attorney General Pam Bondi called a ‘truckload’ of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein earlier this year, they discovered that Donald Trump’s name appeared multiple times, according to senior administration officials. In May, Bondi and her deputy informed the president at a meeting in the White House that his name was in the Epstein files, the officials said. Many other high-profile figures were also named, Trump was told.


.....What’s more, it was just last week when a reporter asked the president whether Attorney General Pam Bondi told him that his name appeared in the Epstein files. “No, no,” he responded.
https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:h7qtoo7nxqxarrsijohjhbw4/post/3lunsaomjz22h



Trump acknowledged at that point — I believe for the first time — that he’d received a personal briefing on this case, which was notable in its own right, but the exchange appears even more important now.

Indeed, if the president was briefed on the investigation and told that his name did appear in the files, it would raise new questions about why the Republican felt the need to lie to the public.

What’s more, three days after the president made those on-camera comments, NBC News also reported that Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, relying on information from a protected FBI whistleblower disclosure, alleged that FBI personnel were instructed to “flag” any records that mentioned Trump as part of their handling of the Epstein files.

trump was caught in a lie and this story is only going to be fun to watch

malaise

(296,927 posts)
76. Playing all his lies from May to now would be hi,arious if it weren't so serious
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 07:31 PM
Jul 2025

The pedo posse continue their perpetual projection.

Now the attempted 2020 election coup was Obama not him

timms139

(556 posts)
80. Wonder if Little Mike
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 08:15 PM
Jul 2025

shutting the house down is because he was told Trump's name is in the files. Buying time to let them try to concoct a fix .

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