Trump II was nearly ejected as lead dog in the Epstein files Iditarod. As he faced the prospect of having his nose not far from Rep. Thomas Massie's rectum, Trump flip flopped.
The Guardian reported:
... (Epstein) documents expose a reality less about a shadowy cabal and more about a system of power that operates in plain sight, indifferent to conviction or consequence.
Private equity profits fueled Epstein's predatory operation. Apollo founder Leon Black provided $170 million to Epstein. TechGods sought out Epstein, including Bill Gates, Elon Musk & Peter Thiel.
The billionaires that make government policy enjoy a certain level of protection from what might put ordinary Americans behind bars.
Speaking of protection, Trump II will host a big dinner for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Trump does not want reporters asking about old controversies, Epstein or Khashoggi. We will see if reporters comply....
Update 11-19-25: The Hill reported:
“This is Trump, you know, at his narcissistic worst because it’s just the mere fact he can’t abide being on the losing side,” Former Trump White House lawyer Ty Cobb said in the interview Monday.
“He could not abide the wholesale repudiation that was headed his way tomorrow when hundreds of Republicans defected and voted to reveal these documents,” he continued.
