Trump Administration Predictions (9 Viewers)

[RogerCooper]

So the Democrats were the party in power and had damning evidence against their greatest rival. They could have stopped his reelection but chose not to use this evidence until after Trump was reelected?

Interesting theory.

Before Trump, prosecutors wanted evidence proving a crime before launching a prosecution. Trump was clearly aware of what Epstein was doing and commented publicly on Epstein's "very young" women (as well as the privilege that the rich had with women). However, evidence of his participation is limited (but there is some evidence.)

Being aware of a crime and not reporting is not a crime. It is a serious moral failing.

You should read the article in the NYT by Barry Levine on the unanswered questions about Epstein https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/23/opinion/epstein-files-fbi-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Y08.u_e_.5tb3K3xvSDYt&smid=url-share

You should remember that Pam Bondi stated that she had the Epstein client list and now denies its existence.

 

[AccessBlaster]

Before Trump, prosecutors wanted evidence proving a crime before launching a prosecution. Trump was clearly aware of what Epstein was doing and commented publicly on Epstein's "very young" women (as well as the privilege that the rich had with women). However, evidence of his participation is limited (but there is some evidence.)

Being aware of a crime and not reporting is not a crime. It is a serious moral failing.

You should read the article in the NYT by Barry Levine on the unanswered questions about Epstein https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/23/opinion/epstein-files-fbi-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Y08.u_e_.5tb3K3xvSDYt&smid=url-share

You should remember that Pam Bondi stated that she had the Epstein client list and now denies its existence.

So they had him dead to rights four years ago, it begs the question, why wait?

 

[moke123]

So they had him dead to rights four years ago, it begs the question, why wait?

Maybe they didn't want to overburden him at the time , you know, since he was found liable for ra** and other felonies.

 

[The_Doc_Man]

he's throwing up mud to see what sticks

Actually, that's a well known business managerial style and we cannot forget that before he got into politics, DJT was a business manager through and through.

 

[AccessBlaster]

 

[moke123]

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Why would he be surprised? Every good attorney, even bad ones, will tell their client "You have the right to remain silent. Use it!"

 

[Isaac]

thought the point of tariffs was to "protect" American industry. Are you are saying that it was just another tax increase?

I'm saying it's a source of revenue, period. Are you saying it's not a source of revenue? And whoever said protecting American industry was the only possible goal?

 

[Isaac]

You should remember that Pam Bondi stated that she had the Epstein client list and now denies its existence

She made a very general statement indicating that the Epstein paperwork was on her desk. Conflating that with there being a specific client list is just silliness, and conspiracy hunting

 

[The_Doc_Man]

One thing I remember reading from a YouTube post (therefore not guaranteed accurate) was that a LOT - a VERY high percentage - of the Epstein computer files were various amounts of child porn. If so, then a premature release of such data would potentially compromise any court cases. I think that it is a good idea to go through what is there and see if any actionable offenses are revealed. Take THOSE actions. But as a matter of decency and respect for the minors in such pictures, bury the images forever for which legal action is no longer possible. Deciding that status does require knowledge of statutes of limitation for various offenses, and there I do not claim any level of expertise.

 

[The_Doc_Man]

If there is, wouldn't you want to see it?

Epstein Showed Me Photos of Trump with Topless Young Women Sitting in His Lap, Claims Author

Jeffrey Epstein showed off photos of Donald Trump with “topless young women” sitting in his lap, the controversial author Michael Wolff has alleged. The pedophile financier had about half a dozen pictures which showed Trump by the pool with multiple young women, Wolff claimed on his podcast...

www.yahoo.com

they may not have math or english tutors it appears and no special education staff.

Trump Funding Freeze Is Another 'Nail In The Coffin’ For Public Schools

The withholding of funds could lead to teacher layoffs and the cancellation of after school programs for millions of kids.

www.huffpost.com

Be aware that the picture with Trump and Epstein and the under-aged girl has now been analyzed and found, with very high probability, to be a fake because of things that don't line up or otherwise seem consistent.

The fact that there is now a known fake in the mix means that ALL of the photos should be thoroughly examined to detect other deep fakes. I will not pass judgment on DJT until at least some of those photos are validated or verified.

 

[moke123]

Be aware that the picture with Trump and Epstein and the under-aged girl has now been analyzed and found, with very high probability, to be a fake because of things that don't line up or otherwise seem consistent.

Source?

if your referring to this one, it's not it. yes it's a fake.

The one Wolfe describes is at Epstein's P.B. house, with a few topless females. They're pointing at a stain on trumps pants and laughing. It was shown to him by Epstein among a half dozen others.

 

[AccessBlaster]

The one Wolfe describes is at Epstein's P.B. house, with a few topless females. They're pointing at a stain on trumps pants and laughing. It was shown to him by Epstein among a half dozen others.

Michael Wolff has made a career writing books about Trump (4). His reporting relies heavily on anonymous sourcing and insider gossip.

But sure.

 

[moke123]

His reporting relies heavily on anonymous sourcing and insider gossip.

And apparently hours of recorded interviews with Epstein.

Kind of funny that Clinton and Dershowitz both confirm they contributed to the birthday book but trump denies it and sues the WSJ.

 

[RogerCooper]

So they had him dead to rights four years ago, it begs the question, why wait?

The offenses were beyond the statute of limitations and would have been difficult to prove in criminal court. Only two of Epstein's victims had implicated Trump and the accusations were made years after the events. Note that Trump has lost a case involving sexual assault in civil court as well as paying out many settlements. Not reporting Epstein's crimes was not a crime in and of itself. There were plenty of other easy to prove crimes, all which either bungled in some way by prosecutors or delayed by a pro-Trump judge.

A better question to ask is why did Republicans vote for an obvious criminal. His record of sexual assaults was not a secret during the 2016 campaign. I guess the "law and order" thing does not mean that all criminals should go to jail. I voted for John Kasich in the primary and Gary Johnson in the Presidential election.

 

[Pat Hartman]

You do know that there is a federal loan forgiveness program right? Work in a low paying public job for 10 years and your loans get forgiven.

That is quite different from simply waving a magic wand and saying "alllie, allie, in free" Biden ignored a Supreme Court ruling to continue with his "loan forgiveness of votes program"

After all, they can revoke Melania's citizenship as retribution when they're in power,

Come on. You know this is totally ridiculous.

Tariffs are a fairly inefficient source of revenue, it comes no where near to financing the income tax cuts.

Hmm. Wonder how we funded the government and paid those useless civil servants, military, and members of Congress before the income tax (16th amendment) was passed in 1913?

 

[Pat Hartman]

Being aware of a crime and not reporting is not a crime. It is a serious moral failing.

I guess you don't remember Trump throwing Epstein out of Mar a Lago for his behavior toward the daughter of another member.

 

[RogerCooper]

I guess you don't remember Trump throwing Epstein out of Mar a Lago for his behavior toward the daughter of another member.

The only source for that incident is Trump himself. Even if true, the problem was behavior towards a member, not improper behavior with women in general. As Trump himself pointed out, the rich get to do what they want with women.

 

[RogerCooper]

That is quite different from simply waving a magic wand and saying "alllie, allie, in free" Biden ignored a Supreme Court ruling to continue with his "loan forgiveness of votes program"

Come on. You know this is totally ridiculous.

Hmm. Wonder how we funded the government and paid those useless civil servants, military, and members of Congress before the income tax (16th amendment) was passed in 1913?

The Federal government was funded by tariffs and excise taxes, especially on alcohol. The US government, like most governments at that time, switched from tariffs and excise taxes to broad-based taxes on income and pay which were more suited for modern economies. Note that the Federal budget today ($6.7 Trillion) exceeds the total amount of imports ($5.4 Trillion).

Biden obeyed the Supreme Court ruling in Biden v. Nebraska.

With regards to Melania Knauss Trump, she had overstayed her visa. She later regularlized her status as was routine at the time. However, some Trump allies have called for the deportation people who were illegal at any point.

 

[Pat Hartman]

The only source for that incident is Trump himself. Even if true, the problem was behavior towards a member, not improper behavior with women in general.

Hearsay evidence isn't good enough to punish people.

 

[RogerCooper]

Hearsay evidence isn't good enough to punish people.

There were two witnesses who claimed that Trump had groped them in the presence of Epstein so it was not hearsay. However, the prosecutors viewed it as insufficient for criminal charges.

In New York, the Attorney General found plenty of witnesses to Andrew Cuomo's sexual harassment, but did not view as rising to the level of criminality. Cuomo resigned to avoid impeachment.