Does trump dare to utilize the Epstein files trap door?

[kyzr]

We disagree. The better question is why trump defied a subpoena for the file's release.

They are released, duh.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

Janjaweed democrats are desperate to find a way to explain how Trump isn't in the Epstein files but all these democrats are.

 

[j-mac]

Thune denies Johnson’s demand for Epstein bill changes​

Johnson said after House passage Tuesday that he would “insist upon” changes.

“I talked to John Thune over the weekend. I just texted him. We’re going to get together. We’ll talk about this,” Johnson told reporters as he left the floor. “There’s an easy way to amend the legislation to make sure that we don’t do permanent damage to the justice system. And I’m going to insist upon that.”

Asked if he would press Trump to veto the bill if the Senate didn’t amend it, Johnson said he would “cross that bridge” if necessary. He also raised “national security” concerns about the bill Tuesday.

https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/11/18/congress/johnson-thune-epstein-files-gop-00658475

Too late for a veto. trump said he'll sign the bill. But there are ways to employ some sabotage of its full release.

Leftist echo chamber

 

[j-mac]

I like my odds.

Liars always do

 

[leftwinger]

Lol! Remember Obama was going to drop the level of the Oceans.

Stain & Cheeseers, they ate it up.

 

[berg80]

They are released, duh.

Which doesn't change the fact that the regime defied a subpoena for the file's release for months.

 

[berg80]

Remember Obama was going to drop the level of the Oceans.

Must have been something right wing nutbaggers talked about among themselves.

 

[Hellokitty]

Which doesn't change the fact that the regime defied a subpoena for the file's release for months.

Interesting, so you're acknowledging TRUMP can over rule the courts...

 

[leftwinger]

Must have been something right wing nutbaggers talked about among themselves.

//* Always luying Stain. Always wrong. You clowns ate it up. Cying actual tears. Too easy *//

Barack Obama did not promise to make the oceans drop, but during his 2008 presidential campaign, he stated that his election would mark "the moment when the rise of the oceans began to slow and our planet began to heal".

Therefore, while Obama's statement was often interpreted or satirized as a literal promise to lower sea levels, it was rhetorical in nature, and global sea levels have not actually dropped during or after his presidency.

 

[berg80]

Barack Obama did not promise to make the oceans drop

I sincerely appreciate you admitting you are a stain.

 

[candycorn]

Here is the language in the bill requiring the release of the Epstein files that some are concerned about.

"The Attorney General may withhold or redact the segregable portions of records that....would jeopardize an active federal investigation or ongoing prosecution, provided that such withholding is narrowly tailored and temporary;" (Note to mods....The quote is taken from a screenshot I saw on a news show. All In with Chris Hayes)

That's what the buzz is about. I think the calculous here depends on how damning the files are to Don.

If there is something inculpatory in the files for Don then all eyes turn to Jay Clayton, the US Attorney in the SDNY office put in charge of the investigation.........one might say deflection.........in to Epstein and prominent D's. https://www.politico.com/news/2025/11/14/trump-epstein-investigation-department-of-justice-00651851

Which follows a curious pattern the regime has of putting the investigative cart before the horse. Typically, investigations are conducted after evidence of a crime has been revealed. Like Jack Smith's investigations of trump. The regime has a habit of initiating investigations in the hope of finding a crime. For........you know........political reasons.

If Blondi is still in the cabinet when the blob oozes out of office, she will get a pardon. Clearly, anything that is incriminating for bad news for the blob, will be redacted.

 

[Natural Citizen]

 

[berg80]

If Blondi is still in the cabinet when the blob oozes out of office, she will get a pardon. Clearly, anything that is incriminating for bad news for the blob, will be redacted.

trump couldn't have made it more clear with his recent pardons that he has the back of anyone willing to commit a crime on his behalf.

 

[berg80]

I make no predictions with respect to the full release of the files but that is language the regime can drive a truck over.

 

[Independent thinker]

Here is the language in the bill requiring the release of the Epstein files that some are concerned about.

"The Attorney General may withhold or redact the segregable portions of records that....would jeopardize an active federal investigation or ongoing prosecution, provided that such withholding is narrowly tailored and temporary;" (Note to mods....The quote is taken from a screenshot I saw on a news show. All In with Chris Hayes)

That's what the buzz is about. I think the calculous here depends on how damning the files are to Don.

If there is something inculpatory in the files for Don then all eyes turn to Jay Clayton, the US Attorney in the SDNY office put in charge of the investigation.........one might say deflection.........in to Epstein and prominent D's. https://www.politico.com/news/2025/11/14/trump-epstein-investigation-department-of-justice-00651851

Which follows a curious pattern the regime has of putting the investigative cart before the horse. Typically, investigations are conducted after evidence of a crime has been revealed. Like Jack Smith's investigations of trump. The regime has a habit of initiating investigations in the hope of finding a crime. For........you know........political reasons.

You fell through Trump’s trap door a long time ago and hit your head.

 

[Mac1958]

Here is the language in the bill requiring the release of the Epstein files that some are concerned about.

"The Attorney General may withhold or redact the segregable portions of records that....would jeopardize an active federal investigation or ongoing prosecution, provided that such withholding is narrowly tailored and temporary;" (Note to mods....The quote is taken from a screenshot I saw on a news show. All In with Chris Hayes)

That's what the buzz is about. I think the calculous here depends on how damning the files are to Don.

If there is something inculpatory in the files for Don then all eyes turn to Jay Clayton, the US Attorney in the SDNY office put in charge of the investigation.........one might say deflection.........in to Epstein and prominent D's. https://www.politico.com/news/2025/11/14/trump-epstein-investigation-department-of-justice-00651851

Which follows a curious pattern the regime has of putting the investigative cart before the horse. Typically, investigations are conducted after evidence of a crime has been revealed. Like Jack Smith's investigations of trump. The regime has a habit of initiating investigations in the hope of finding a crime. For........you know........political reasons.

Looks like he will be signing the bill. If that's the case, and if Bondi doesn't play any games, I'd just assume that Trump doesn't think there's anything that bad involving him.

Then we go after any PERPS.

 

[Tommy Tainant]

So that we can check that all of them have been released.

I would expect trump to delete or withhold all the docs with his name on them
If he hasnt done that he would not release them.

 

[Mac1958]

So that we can check that all of them have been released.

I would expect trump to delete or withhold all the docs with his name on them
If he hasnt done that he would not release them.

I do wonder if a full inventory has been done, and I do wonder if appropriate copies have been made.

We may never know.

 

[berg80]

Looks like he will be signing the bill. If that's the case, and if Bondi doesn't play any games, I'd just assume that Trump doesn't think there's anything that bad involving him.

Then we go after any PERPS.

US Justice Department will release Epstein files within 30 days, Bondi says​

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-justice-department-will-release-epstein-files-within-30-days-bondi-says-2025-11-19/

Let the games begin.

 

[berg80]

"We will continue to follow the law and encourage maximum transparency," she (Bondi) said.

When have they been transparent?