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PatSeg

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12. After Trump

Reply to bluestarone (Reply #8)

Sun Dec 21, 2025, 01:03 PM

Dec 2025

It will be hard for the public to ever trust our institutions again, which could be part of the administration's objective.

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It really seems damning to be caught deliberately. . . [View all] Stargleamer Dec 2025 OP

Of course, the mofo is guilty as sin chicoescuela Dec 2025 #1

This is so blatant. K&R n/t rzemanfl Dec 2025 #2

What is the justification for the redactions? I know why they are doing it, but under what legal cover? dutch777 Dec 2025 #3

There can be none Wiz Imp Dec 2025 #4

They claim Trump is a victim Diraven Dec 2025 #16

Guess they should fix that. Idiot yes, victim in this case, no. dutch777 Dec 2025 #42

They didn't realize Doe is a pseudonym EdmondDantes_ Dec 2025 #21

Another "administrative error". I do hope they hold Bondi in contempt. dutch777 Dec 2025 #41

official act Oliver Bolliver Butt Dec 2025 #31

This is blatantly illegal. The Epstein Files Tranparency Act explicitly forbids this. Wiz Imp Dec 2025 #5

Start bogus Venezuelan War travelingthrulife Dec 2025 #6

They'll stall as long as they can get away with it PatSeg Dec 2025 #11

Get the FBI and DOJ right on it Dave says Dec 2025 #18

When they regularly violate the law and get away with it, there may be no consequences. Lonestarblue Dec 2025 #19

If the morans had opened an investigation into Trump, it would all be "an ongoing investigation" and exempt. usonian Dec 2025 #7

The WHOLE fucking justice dept is co-conspirators!! bluestarone Dec 2025 #8

After Trump PatSeg Dec 2025 #12

That's very true. BUT bluestarone Dec 2025 #13

God, I hope so PatSeg Dec 2025 #26

This also benefits Putin. Kneecap America without firing a shot. Beartracks Dec 2025 #33

I can visualize his self-satisfied smirk PatSeg Dec 2025 #36

I hope Democratic leaders can use the cover-up to bring Trump down. I know that to many MAGA, this Doodley Dec 2025 #9

"The cover up is worse than the crime." sop Dec 2025 #10

I honestly believe TSF will die bluestarone Dec 2025 #14

Or be considered mentally unfit to stand trial. BadgerKid Dec 2025 #17

As Nixon found out, it's not the crime. It's the coverup. mainer Dec 2025 #15

At least with Nixon, he and his cronies were smart enought NOT to try to withold information already in the public Fil1957 Dec 2025 #34

Who was the girl trying to get away from Chump? nt Ilsa Dec 2025 #20

I keep remembering Figarosmom Dec 2025 #22

I keep remembering Leavitt's v neck dress and wiggling her chest at Trump during the Easter Egg event. Attilatheblond Dec 2025 #40

Is this confirmed anywhere else? Raven123 Dec 2025 #23

I thought Meidas Touch was a trusted source. . . Stargleamer Dec 2025 #24

I hear you. I'm just very cautious nowadays. Raven123 Dec 2025 #27

The redacted version is dated 12/12/22, the one showing Trump is 01/08/24. muriel_volestrangler Dec 2025 #30

Its' one of the only trusted sources. Joinfortmill Dec 2025 #39

Most of us assumed he would have the DOJ redact his name. GoCubsGo Dec 2025 #25

Our own Department of Justice isn't the least bit interested in telling the truth democrank Dec 2025 #28

What do they care? Nasruddin Dec 2025 #29

Apparently the regime and its MAGAts believe DOJ malaise Dec 2025 #32

The Trump Epstein Files coverup is Hassler Dec 2025 #35

Redactions are all above board. Aussie105 Dec 2025 #37

Talk about Keystone Cops. Joinfortmill Dec 2025 #38