From "Epstein texted with House Democrat during Cohen hearing, documents show/Newly released documents from the convicted sex offender’s estate include text messages from him that appear to influence the lawmaker’s questions to Trump’s personal attorney at a 2019 congressional hearing" (WaPo)(gift link).
The Democratic member of Congress is Delegate Stacey Plaskett of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Virgin Islands figure importantly in the Epstein story. Epstein had owned 2 of the islands there, Great Saint James and Little Saint James. And, "according to a settlement in a lawsuit brought against Epstein’s estate by the U.S. Virgin Islands, 'many of his crimes occurred'" on Little Saint James. And: "A 2023 Business Insider investigation showed that Epstein donated large sums of money to U.S. Virgin Islands politicians, including to Plaskett."
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So Epstein was trying to help a Democrat during a hearing to do political and reputational damage to Trump? I'm surprised so many commenters at WaPo take this is further evidence that Trump was working with Epstein. If anything it suggests the opposite.
What also stood out to me, was that based on the messages Plaskett came off as the junior partner and Epstein the senior partner, almost like a mentor-mentee relationship.
The full breadth of Epstein's network has yet to established.
Lots of nervous people out there I guess.
The non-voting House delegates are just crap. Eleanor Holmes Norton for DC, and all these other delegates for Guam, USVI, oil platforms, etc. All Dems. All from poor places so they can be easily bought off. All with not much real power, so no one pays much attention when they are bought off. Like the filibuster, they are extra-constitutional measures that should just go away. CC, JSM
Epstein and Bill Clinton also raped underage girls on Epstein's plane (the Lolita Express) which Bill Clinton traveled frequently on. But since the Clinton's are above the law, of course, they'll never be prosecuted for their many crimes. Just ask James Comey.
Name the names of the other Dems Epstein texted with. Better yet, release Epstein’s phone contact list. The real howler is that Larry Summers - former President of Harvard - asked Epstein for dating advice.
Epstein HATED Trump. LOL.
You cannot make this up.
Yo leftists - Epstein was on YOUR TEAM!
Katie Couric(D) - a disgraced hack - had dinner at Epstein's house - after it was determined he was a sexual predator.
LOL - Watch Gutfeld's opening monologue - it is glorious.
On topic.
MSNBC(D) - the disgraced hack Soviet-Democratic Party network for democrat cultists who swallow lies... had to delete a LIE filled headline - accusing Trump of spending 2017 Thanksgiving with Epstein. A total fabrication.
As it turns out - Katie Couric(D) (hack jurnolist) had dinner at Epstein's house - after it was revealed Epstein was a pedo and a creepy sex starved predator.
It appears the world famous Kak is softening his position (see above) in preparation for the anvil to fall on the Dems.
I can’t understand why Couric isn’t at one of the major propaganda outlets. She has some kind of media group but it looks like she just does the studio in the spare room bit. The wretch was one of the pioneers, an elder statesman for chrissakes.
I thought you told us yesterday this was a nothing burger of a story the NYT was bleating as front-page news...
So hard to keep up with you, proffy, and I don't mean on the walking trails in the morning.
(Is it because she's a black rep you're suddenly interested? That would fit the "punching down" MO anyway...")
The Corrupt democratic party (Soviet) - tried like hell to get Virginia G to say bad things about Trump. She didn't comply.
Instead she said Trump was always kind to her.
Trump kicked Epstein out of Mar-A-Lago when he realized Epstein was poaching female employees.
The desperate liar left: (Russia Russia MSNBC fraud and hoax - Comey "insurance policy" deluxe)
"Trump is a pedo!"
Couric(D) interviewed Fetterman recently- and she was downright vile. She Smeared Charlie Kirk and attempted to snare Fetterman into agreeing Charlie Kik deserved his fate.. because obviously his words inspired the violence against him. Orwellian asshole Nazi talk from a hack journalist. Couric Alluded to - that *wink* of course all good democrats agree that Charlies words were so bad - that it must be OK to eliminate such a person. without saying it outright - but she came real close.
katie Couric(D) - is an asshole and a complete fraud and disgrace.
Watch the above Gutfeld link - to see how horrible she is.
Katie Couric(D) had dinner with Epstein - at his house. Look it up.
so - with lefty logic - the real predator here is Katie Couric(D).
She must be a pedo herself.
Because she will (redact) anything with two legs she was also part of the tag team against a decent woman
Peter Thiel also was an island visitor.
Wonder if young men were procured for him.
The GOPs whole 'let's only look at some of the people implicated' is really something to see.
Mark - Epstein was invited to the White House - when Clinton was president.
She became too expensive for them norah o donnell could do it at half the price
Of course she was also blind about matt lauer (who is apparently an unperson at nbc news)
Mark - LOL. What desperate twaddle. You leftists had 4 years of Biden to "Release the files!"
You didn't - and NONE of you dedicated cult leftists demanded it.
These journalists are so disingenuous. You'd think they'd never been exposed to this system of back scratching among the rich and famous. It's a very old system and politics has nothing to do with it. They're above all that. If I do something for you, then you owe me.
And "my friend ______" is my friend until he's in trouble, then I never knew the guy.
I no longer view my political adversaries as evil. I prefer to think of most of them as being much like my political allies. They're probably just morons. I think of it as giving the benefit of the doubt. My son thinks this is an uncharitable take, but he is still pretty young.
Epstein had krisha protection from the dems from new york schumer from new mexico richardson from virgin islands et al
Look at what they do and to who (and in the service of what)
CNN exchange between hack and Scott Jennings
SCHNEIDER: “His connections to Epstein, as shown in those emails, according to Epstein, is unsavory. And it’s not good for him.”
Jennings fired back with a series of hammer blows to her entire narrative:
JENNINGS: “Is that new information that he knew Jeffrey Epstein?”
“Is it new information that Trump excommunicated him from Mar-a-Lago?”
Then he dropped the real headline:
“The only new information that we got this week of those emails was that somebody from the New York Times was advising Jeffrey Epstein, and we learned tonight from the Washington Post that Jeffrey Epstein was programing Democratic members of Congress.”
“We didn’t learn anything we didn’t already know about Donald Trump, which was other than Jeffrey Epstein, hated Donald Trump.”
“And now Democrats are aligning themselves with Jeffrey Epstein because Orange man, bad!”
Only a criminal would hire a lawyer to fix problems. The good people hire lawyers to cause problems
Yeah scott just verbally pile drives them but they keep looking for the ponh
Of course it was weissman that offered the plea to michael cohen and we know his provenance
Avanti for President!
Jim Jones of Jonestown Massacre fame was a liberal beloved by liberals. Who now knows that? I think people now view him as some kind of crazy Jesus freak, the kind that make up the Republican party.........There were a fair number of influential Democrats enmeshed in whatever mesh Epstein was spinning, but when the history comes to be written, it will be illustrated by that picture of Trump smiling together with Epstein. History, as Nixon glumly observed, is written by historians.
Only if you let it be.
Jones came from san francisco before guyana
So they couldn't even get Michael Cohen to say something provocative about Trump and Epstein?
Ironically his host forbes burnham was a marxist the cia had accidently installed to replace cheddi jagan
’…people now view him as some kind of crazy Jesus freak, the kind that make up the Republican Party…’
It’s been awhile since I’ve heard the Jesus freak slur, but I’m glad it’s been upgraded to ‘crazy Jesus freak’. Progress!!
Does the Post want to stop digging into the pile
It appears that Epstein was like the character of "Littlefinger" in "Game of Thrones". Cozying up to people on all sides to cover his butt, shifting from side to side seamlessly. Gaining more wealth and influence with every shift, until he became a danger to the wrong person/people. Then he had to be dealt with.
More like le chiffre (look where he ended up)
Epstein is going to boomerang back on the Democrats. Just wait and watch.
“Smithers! Release teh Ignas!!!”
—— Mr. Burns
Like flying monkeys they are always around
Stacey Plaskett once worked with James Comey, and served as the House Manager for the second impeachment of Trump. No doubt Epstein was texting her to go easy on his best friend and unindicted co-conspirator Trump.
@john mosby: Three of the non-voting delegates are are Republicans:
- Delegate James Moylan (R, Guam)
- Resident Commissioner Jenniffer González-Colón (R, Puerto Rico)
- Delegate Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (R, American Samoa)
Didn't the Democrat Plaskett also say that Trump should be shot on MSNBC? After making a big show of giving all her Epstein donations to womens' groups when he ws indicted in 2018, she continued to text Epstein. But of course.
Meanwhile 100s of Democrats in congress and their rich friends went to Epstein's island...
Chinese spies. Pedophilic progress. Liberal liars. Bray it forward.
"Lots of nervous people out there I guess."
That sounds like a confession.
Anyrhing YOU want to tell us, Kak/RichSockpuppet/paidActbluetroll?
Democrat Plaskett also say that Trump should be shot on MSNBC
Democrat brays abortive ideation. Breaking news that is old.
Plaskett brings the casket is an empathetic rhyme.
robother: "Didn't the Democrat Plaskett also say that Trump should be shot on MSNBC?"
That does sort of add insult to injury. CC, JSM
Mountain Man: I stand corrected. I still think they are positions useful only for troublemaking. Sort of like sergeants major. CC, JSM
LOOK SQUIRREL 🐿️
Trump is attempting to divert attention from his decades long relationship with Epstein. So he orders his DoJ and FBI to investigate Democrats who had ties to Epstein.
My guess was Eric Swalwell.
Kakistocracy said...
LOOK SQUIRREL 🐿️
Trump is attempting to divert attention from his decades long relationship with Epstein. So he orders his DoJ and FBI to investigate Democrats who had ties to Epstein.
Oh the irony!
You are such a dimwitted retard.
Trump's love of teenagers raises new questions about Biden's advanced age.
Donnie says to get over it. The Epstein scandal happened a long time ago.
“ Ancient history, time to move on. At this point it’s older than some of the kids I raped.”
- Donald J Trump
Peachy, why do you guys fight SO DAMN HARD against this release if its a complete nothing burger?
If Trump is innocent, he would release the files. Period.
“Peachy, why do you guys fight SO DAMN HARD against this release if it’s a complete nothing burger?”
That’s too complicated a question for poor Peachy.
“If Trump is innocent, he would release the files. Period.”
Or he’s a member of the PPP.
“LOOK SQUIRREL 🐿️
Trump is attempting to divert attention from his decades long relationship with Epstein. So he orders his DoJ and FBI to investigate Democrats who had ties to Epstein.”
Or will the DOJ say the files can’t be released because it’s now under a “new” investigation, which would conveniently save Trump once again.
As predicted by myself and millions of others, Internet is full today of leftys saying the juicy files will be hidden or destroyed.
Guarantee our left here will claim the same. Even pro gambler Dinky wouldn't bet against it.
Gonna put them in a tough spot, either keep quiet and accept Trump is innocent, or speak out and remain a fool.
Fullmoon, kinda hard to accept Trump as innocent when he’s obviously in full blown panic mode.
Remaining a fool is the easier bet
"Ronald J. Ward said...
Fullmoon, kinda hard to accept Trump as innocent when he’s obviously in full blown panic mode."
LOL. More likely dragging it out to closer to election in order to expose leftys. 4d chess. He has manipulated you guys into screaming to release something your side has kept locked down for years.
Trump told the public he couldn’t release his tax returns because they were under “audit.”
He said he couldn’t release the Ukraine whistleblower information because it was under “review.”
And during his presidency, he repeatedly pushed the DOJ to investigate critics or opponents—Clinton, McCabe, Comey, Page, others—and then cited those same investigations as reasons information couldn’t be disclosed.
Anyone looking at his current DOJ weaponization on Epstein investigations and declaring him innocent is either inherently politically ignorant or indeed a fool.
"...inherently politically ignorant or indeed a fool."
I admit ignorance and foolishness.. Fill in the blanks and educate me. What did Trump do, and when did he do it?
FullMoon, you’re asking for specifics neither of us have access to — unless you’ve got Trump’s internal DOJ logs sitting on your desk.
What is documented is simple:
Trump has a long track record of pressuring the DOJ to investigate political opponents and then pointing to those same “ongoing investigations” as reasons information can’t be released. That pattern is public, not a secret.
So your question isn’t really a question — it’s a way to dodge the point.
If you actually have the dates and details you’re demanding, feel free to post them.
If not, then insisting I provide information you don’t have either doesn’t make your argument stronger — it just confirms you’re not engaging with what was said.
The sheer, mindboggling hypocrisy and stupidity of the left is on full display.
"trump is guilty!" What crime?
"we don't know, there's no evidence! But he's acting guilty ,so he must be guity!" How is Trump acting guilty?
"He is asking for Democrats to be investigated what were found doing bad things with Epstein! Classic dictator move of investigating your political opponent!"
.... seriously? What does that say about Joe Biden and the Democrats for the last ten years? They must have been dictators then. Anyway.
So you leftists think that Trump shouldn't be prosecuting the Democrats who are being revealed as close friends of Epstein. They should get away with all of it?
"Yes, because all that matters is Trump! And investigating your political opponents is wrong and evil and dictatorial!" So.... you leftists demanding that Trump be investigated and convicted is not wrong, evil and dictatorial, under this standard?
"No, because OrangeManBad and Democrat good, by definition! Don't confuse us! Vote for Joe or Bill who molests little girls, please!"
LOL!. Let's simplify. What do you hope to find in the files? You gonna go full-out TeaBag Hag, or settle for extra marital with an Epstein prostitute?
"Ronald J. Ward said...
FullMoon, you’re asking for specifics neither of us have access to "
:...then insisting I provide information "
“So you leftists think that Trump shouldn't be prosecuting the Democrats who are being revealed as close friends of Epstein. They should get away with all of it?”
NO. I’ve not read anyone on the left say any such thing. Where are you getting that idea? From the swamp in your brain again?
Stop off at the bar Vance?
Fullmoon, I never said I was hoping for anything. I simply responded to your statement that it’s foolish to accept anything other than Trump’s innocence with “Fullmoon, kinda hard to accept Trump as innocent when he’s obviously in full blown panic mode”.
Nothing more, nothing less.
I hate to say it, but Ronald J. Ward seems to be crazier than our Prozac and white wine Grandma, Igna.
Ronald J. Ward said...
Fullmoon, I never said I was hoping for anything. I simply responded to your statement that it’s foolish to accept anything other than Trump’s innocence with “Fullmoon, kinda hard to accept Trump as innocent when he’s obviously in full blown panic mode”.
Panic mode? The guy is having the time of his life with this. Guarantee when files are released and culprits are identified, Trump will throw up his hands and say with a smirk : "I told ya so."
As I said, comments on the 'net are already saying files have been destroyed and those with Trump are hidden.
You will join the chorus.
Someone is kicking the third leg of the liberal triad.
’…kinda hard to accept Trump as innocent when he’s obviously in full blown panic mode.’
I’m not seeing any panic at all. And I don’t think Trump or any other current elected officials are in the files, or at least nothing more than an innocuous plane ride.
And if Trump were into that crap he certainly had the money and contacts to run his own scheme. Why in the heck would he involve and/or expose himself to others in such sordid endeavors? Maybe I’m wrong, but I don’t see it…
Beasts of England said...“I’m not seeing any panic at all”.
Fullmoon said….” Panic mode? The guy is having the time of his life with this.”
I have no control of what you see or interpret. But I’d say it’s a reasonable argument that many who are not bellying up to the rabbit hole fodder trough beg to differ.
They will wish they hadnt opened this box
So let’s envision a Columbo detective series;
“Just one more thing. You said the Epstein files were a Democrat hoax, again-cooked up by the Dems, making it a top priority during the campaign to expose the “deep state”. But here's the part I can't figure out: why exactly are you calling the Republican members of Congress and asking them not to vote to release the Epstein files?"
Watch the Leftists spin and toil working so hard to wave their hands in front of the tumbling crapalanche of indisputable and inconvenient facts that threaten to bury their Epstein wishes with cold hard nuggets of truth: Epstein hated Trump and the Femocrats who also hate Trump we’re and still ARE desperately trying to tie their new bestie’s sins to the one man who rejected Epstein.
But those tumbling facts, now as cold and hard as Epstein’s moldy bones, keep piling up and they convict the men who the Democrats love and protect and the stench on Clinton and the Democrat Party will never go away. Their rapacious love for dead pedophile cannot be wished away. Cold hard facts. Find yourself a lover who lusts for you the way democrats go Gaga over Epstein.
Trump has a long track record of pressuring the DOJ to investigate political opponents and then pointing to those same “ongoing investigations” as reasons information can’t be released. That pattern is public, not a secret.
Seems like a "pattern" you pulled out of your ass.
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