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Fil1957

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

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Sun Dec 21, 2025, 05:41 PM

Dec 21

domain. Trump's crew, by redacting information already available, draw attention to it, and defeat the purpose of their edits.

These folks aren't exactly the "best and the brightest".

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It really seems damning to be caught deliberately. . . [View all] Stargleamer Dec 21 OP

Of course, the mofo is guilty as sin chicoescuela Dec 21 #1

This is so blatant. K&R n/t rzemanfl Dec 21 #2

What is the justification for the redactions? I know why they are doing it, but under what legal cover? dutch777 Dec 21 #3

There can be none Wiz Imp Dec 21 #4

They claim Trump is a victim Diraven Dec 21 #16

Guess they should fix that. Idiot yes, victim in this case, no. dutch777 Dec 23 #42

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

Another "administrative error". I do hope they hold Bondi in contempt. dutch777 Dec 23 #41

official act Oliver Bolliver Butt Dec 21 #31

This is blatantly illegal. The Epstein Files Tranparency Act explicitly forbids this. Wiz Imp Dec 21 #5

Start bogus Venezuelan War travelingthrulife Dec 21 #6

They'll stall as long as they can get away with it PatSeg Dec 21 #11

Get the FBI and DOJ right on it Dave says Dec 21 #18

When they regularly violate the law and get away with it, there may be no consequences. Lonestarblue Dec 21 #19

If the morans had opened an investigation into Trump, it would all be "an ongoing investigation" and exempt. usonian Dec 21 #7

The WHOLE fucking justice dept is co-conspirators!! bluestarone Dec 21 #8

After Trump PatSeg Dec 21 #12

That's very true. BUT bluestarone Dec 21 #13

God, I hope so PatSeg Dec 21 #26

This also benefits Putin. Kneecap America without firing a shot. Beartracks Dec 21 #33

I can visualize his self-satisfied smirk PatSeg Dec 21 #36

I hope Democratic leaders can use the cover-up to bring Trump down. I know that to many MAGA, this Doodley Dec 21 #9

"The cover up is worse than the crime." sop Dec 21 #10

I honestly believe TSF will die bluestarone Dec 21 #14

Or be considered mentally unfit to stand trial. BadgerKid Dec 21 #17

As Nixon found out, it's not the crime. It's the coverup. mainer Dec 21 #15

At least with Nixon, he and his cronies were smart enought NOT to try to withold information already in the public Fil1957 Dec 21 #34

Who was the girl trying to get away from Chump? nt Ilsa Dec 21 #20

I keep remembering Figarosmom Dec 21 #22

I keep remembering Leavitt's v neck dress and wiggling her chest at Trump during the Easter Egg event. Attilatheblond Dec 22 #40

Is this confirmed anywhere else? Raven123 Dec 21 #23

I thought Meidas Touch was a trusted source. . . Stargleamer Dec 21 #24

I hear you. I'm just very cautious nowadays. Raven123 Dec 21 #27

The redacted version is dated 12/12/22, the one showing Trump is 01/08/24. muriel_volestrangler Dec 21 #30

Its' one of the only trusted sources. Joinfortmill Dec 22 #39

Most of us assumed he would have the DOJ redact his name. GoCubsGo Dec 21 #25

Our own Department of Justice isn't the least bit interested in telling the truth democrank Dec 21 #28

What do they care? Nasruddin Dec 21 #29

Apparently the regime and its MAGAts believe DOJ malaise Dec 21 #32

The Trump Epstein Files coverup is Hassler Dec 21 #35

Redactions are all above board. Aussie105 Dec 22 #37

Talk about Keystone Cops. Joinfortmill Dec 22 #38