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Miles Archer

(24,552 posts)
Wed Feb 4, 2026, 12:00 AM Feb 2026

Trump on Epstein: "I was innocent. Very innocent. I have a friend who said 'you have to be the most honest person..."

https://www.salon.com/2026/02/03/get-on-to-something-else-trump-urges-us-to-move-on-from-epstein-files/

Speaking to reporters at the White House on Tuesday, the president called for the country to move beyond the case files of notorious sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, a former friend of Trump.

“I think it’s really time for the country to get on to something else, now that nothing came out about me,” he said.

He also stuck up for Bill and Hillary Clinton, who will testify before Congress about their association with Epstein. Trump admitted that he “always liked” the former president and complimented his one-time opponent.

“I think it’s a shame, to be honest. I always liked him,” he said, “She’s a very capable woman. She was better in debating than some of the other people… She was smarter. She’s a smart woman.”


Aaron Rupar
@atrupar
Trump: "They wanted me to go to jail for the rest of my life. Then it turned out I was innocent. Very innocent. I have a friend who said 'you have to be the most honest person anywhere in the world.'"


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Trump on Epstein: "I was innocent. Very innocent. I have a friend who said 'you have to be the most honest person..." (Original Post) Miles Archer Feb 2026 OP
I take it he didn't self-combust for that lie since the world celebration has not begun? SheltieLover Feb 2026 #1
He's more honest that Pope Leo...dang, that's honest... wcmagumba Feb 2026 #2
He really feels he is the most honest man on the planet. chicoescuela Feb 2026 #3
He'd be attacking the Clintons if he were actually innocent. eShirl Feb 2026 #4
Big, strong pedophiles with tears in their eyes, saying Sir You are So Innocent SamuelTheThird Feb 2026 #5
Krasnov is right about his friend gab13by13 Feb 2026 #6
No one ever has accused TACO of being "honest", let alone the most honest person in the world. marble falls Feb 2026 #7
The thought of poor sick Donny rotting in a filthy jail cell fills my rheumy old eyes with tears struggle4progress Feb 2026 #8
OH FUCK OFF YA BLOATED PILE OF Cha Feb 2026 #9
Was that friend named John Barron? David Dennison? tanyev Feb 2026 #10
"I'm not a racist! I've got a black best friend!" sakabatou Feb 2026 #11
*very innocent* ? 😳 Deuxcents Feb 2026 #12
JAYSUS F C Skittles Feb 2026 #13
lol... sure this is how totally innocent people speak fujiyamasan Feb 2026 #14
Oooo, Hillary's moving up in the world! Grokenstein Feb 2026 #15
He sounds worried about the Clintons testifying. flvegan Feb 2026 #16
... orangecrush Feb 2026 #17
I am barfing Randomthought Feb 2026 #18
"I have a friend..." A-Schwarzenegger Feb 2026 #19
"I have a friend...". No you don't. LoisB Feb 2026 #20
The only friend he ever had died in a jail cell. Layzeebeaver Feb 2026 #21
Don't worry Pedo-in-Chief, our Hassler Feb 2026 #22

struggle4progress

(126,746 posts)
8. The thought of poor sick Donny rotting in a filthy jail cell fills my rheumy old eyes with tears
Wed Feb 4, 2026, 12:43 AM
Feb 2026

of joy

Grokenstein

(6,436 posts)
15. Oooo, Hillary's moving up in the world!
Wed Feb 4, 2026, 02:10 AM
Feb 2026

"That nasty woman" is suddenly "capable" and "smart" in the eyes of "the most honest person anywhere in the world!"

What a load of dog crap.

flvegan

(66,573 posts)
16. He sounds worried about the Clintons testifying.
Wed Feb 4, 2026, 02:13 AM
Feb 2026

Chats them up nice hoping they don't mention him. He's a pathetic idiot.

Layzeebeaver

(2,292 posts)
21. The only friend he ever had died in a jail cell.
Wed Feb 4, 2026, 03:00 AM
Feb 2026

I think that’s likely a correct statement.

Hassler

(4,973 posts)
22. Don't worry Pedo-in-Chief, our
Wed Feb 4, 2026, 03:04 AM
Feb 2026

Grovelling National Press Corpse will do their Best to cover up your crimes.

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