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David B's avatar

I can’t imagine that Bondi and Patel haven’t purged the files and documents of all things that incriminate Trump by now. I mean… why wouldn’t they? They have full access and control over what’s there, don’t they? Can anyone give me a reason to expect that they haven’t cleaned out the files by now?

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Bonnie Boyce's avatar

I thought the same thing but I think the UK And other entities have complete copies so it could be embarrassing for Patel or Nondi if they released fraudulent files. But I dream

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David B's avatar

Oh I hope so - I hope there are independent copies out there. But I’ve not yet heard of any

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Ralph Hensley's avatar

Wonder what Jack Smith has. We know that he knows what's in the files. I just hope he has copies

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Patrice Mobley's avatar

The biggest bully wont go up against Jack.

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Chris's avatar

No one is going to come out and yell I have copies of it all.. I believe what she said also. Other countries have copies.

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Martha Kenne's avatar

I hope there are other copies, or people (lawyers?) who have seen them!

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David Maceira's avatar

Nothing like ending your career with a little obstruction of justice charge.

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Jody Mendes's avatar

That’s what I’ve been saying… they’ve had plenty of time to remove or black out his name. It’s (it was) all over the files.

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Chris's avatar

There are others that have copies I bet... the women know too. He won't get away with it.

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Patrice Mobley's avatar

Exactly, but the emails speak for themselves. He's just as guilty as Epstein and the horrible Ms Maxwell.

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Doreen Dalesandro's avatar

I agree with you totally, David. I can't see agent orange doing what he did otherwise. I have concerns as to whether or not we will ever see all the unredacted files, as others do as well. I hope Bonnie is correct and the UK has complete copies and will share them with us.

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Chris's avatar

Most likely they've been redacted of his name and some will be missing. But, his brother still has files and there is more than 1 or 2 copies. Bet Putin and Netanyahu has dirt on trump. Why do u think he's helping those 2 countries. Whatever they need or say trump does. Michael Wolff the author has stuff. And of course the women survivors. Trump will think he's in the clear but he won't be. You think of all those people that helped redact his name won't eventually say something? What if a whistle-blower leaks something. Never know...the truth will come out. Have faith...

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Kieren's avatar

Once information is spread to more than one network it is really difficult to erase it. Those with access would already have copies and backups.

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kathryn christman's avatar

I know what you mean! I don’t trust him for a second!

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Jason Clark's avatar

A thousand people by now have seen this mess. These videos. They are black male quality. That’s how Epstein ,made his money. People who have seen these files ,…they lie away every night waiting for the day when the levee breaks. Everything Trump has been doing in the last 11 months is to gain power in order to cover this up. His base will only hear that he initiated it. That he has nothing to hide.

And they will hear it again and again the same old story. Of course it will be redacted heavily. Thats why his cronies were put in charge. But the letter of the law is not where real power lies.

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Public Servant's avatar

The walls are closing in! Trump is in the Epstein files. We must continue to protest in the streets. Here is a No Kings Anthem we can sing together: https://democracydefender2025.substack.com/p/no-kings-anthem-no-crown-no-throne

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Patrice Mobley's avatar

You have to fight a bully on his level.

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Melinda strauss's avatar

Thanks for boosting my resilience and determination 🙏💕

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Dawn B's avatar

It should be 100 Senators and ALL House Members, voting to expose this entire cesspool!

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WJB Motown's avatar

"Chuckles" Schumer has to go........start cancelling all the AIIPAC $$$$$........NO more Dems cutting democracy killing deals.

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Nancy Richardson's avatar

This evil regime may purge names, but they forget, there’s other sources, such as the source that provided the emails. They can no longer stop the truth from coming out. They also forget, the survivors have names and want to make them known to the world. The truth is going to prevail, regardless. WE THE PEOPLE are speaking loud and clear, we want this regime gone and our country back.

Michael, thanks for for spot on reporting.

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Patrice Mobley's avatar

Don't forget, Jack Smith knows everything.

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Nancy Richardson's avatar

So very true!

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Esta's avatar

His time is up‼️

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Patrice Mobley's avatar

We only wish!

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Chris's avatar

Try to think positive. Somedays when u think it can't get any worse it does... he will fall. He's done so many things wrong it's going to catch up with him and when it does we'll cheer. He's not going to get away with the pain and misery he has caused to so many.

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Maryooch's avatar

This isn't sitting with me. If he's saying "release the files", it's because they've already been purged beyond recognition. I hope - really really really hope - I'm wrong. I just feel it's too soon to celebrate.

I feel like Debbie Downer, but I guess once burned twice shy, as they say....

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Roberta Houle's avatar

Maryooch. I don’t think you’re wrong.

But I also believe that some files had to have been secretly downloaded by some of the 1,000 FBI agents to keep for future use. One of the 1,000? No, my guess is many more. It will come out. There are too many points of access to retrieve those files. Elon Musk is one. The epstein estate, epstein’s brother will be an asset. The survivors will be instrumental in the take down. Maybe not tomorrow, but soon I think. I can hope.

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Bluesmurf's avatar

I am thinking that there are other copies of things out there and when the files are no longer any value to the holder, comparing notes is going to go very badly for anyone who screwed with them. Bondi can't possibly believe, and probably doesn't, she is the guard of the only set of these files... they are undoubtedly spread out around the world with many people in possession of parts or all with copies.

Great Britain - stripped Andrew MW completely, so they must have something pretty ugly... France - Jon Luc Brunnel, after all he was in jail and supposedly killed himself...

Ghislaine Maxwell - she's running that prison in Texas and thinks a commutation or pardon is in the mix for her - and she is still alive - so she is holding some pretty gruesome cards, I'm thinking....

Putin - if anyone has a set, so does putin... 'nuff said.

and who knows who else - this was a global sex trafficking ring, not just New York and West Palm Beach and Little St. James...

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Roberta Houle's avatar

Bluesmurf. I agree with all you said. It’s international with banks and money laundering a huge part in maintaining the the trafficking sex ring. Yes, and all those people who had ‘fatal accidents.’ And the murders and attempted murders of Congress members. It’s huge!

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Maryooch's avatar

It's hard to find the "good guys", Roberta. More often than not, you'll find them quietly working in some nondescript office somewhere, doing the right thing quietly. Let's hope so.

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Roberta Houle's avatar

Yes, it is hard to find the good ones sometimes. But they are out there, and some will break the ceiling, I believe that. 🇨🇦🤜👊🏻

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Patrice Mobley's avatar

Jack Smith knows everything

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Robin's avatar

dt & administration = 100% self serving only

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Steven Boardman's avatar

The moment a hundred Republican lawmakers break ranks to release the files, Trump will not recognize the defection so plainly before him. He will simply annex it. He will declare that they acted only because he ordained it, that their disobedience is in fact obedience, and that the very act of defying him is evidence they remain his loyal chorus. In his cosmology, nothing happens to him… only because of him.

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Daniel Rench's avatar

We all agree the walls are closing in And

“even if Trump now supports full disclosure, the public cannot be completely certain that all unredacted files, especially those involving Trump, will be released—unless oversight bodies directly intervene or the law is amended to override standard privacy protections “

Bloomberg

So we must demand and both house must demand full disclosure of all photos, videos, digital documents and they can NOT hide the ones with tRump in them.

👏🏾👏🏽👏🏼🌈🇺🇸

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Robin's avatar

The bank statements to show where/from/to whom the perpetrators paid for services.

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Patrice Mobley's avatar

Let's go Jack Smith

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Andrew Waters's avatar

I'm sorry but when trump says 'release the epstein files!' they will have been doctored accordingly to his wishes. I really wish I was wrong about this and take no pleasure in writing it. Trump will always be trump - just like his ad nauseum snake/scorpion story.

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Susan Weir's avatar

I know dumpy saying, “release the files” is all performative, it always is. But I don’t believe even this will touch him. It’s the only thing he’s good at, conning people into believing he’s not as horrible as the evidence proves he is.

America has lost its moral clarity, well much of it has, to even have a discussion or ‘vote’ on the possibility that a sitting US President was or may have been involved with people accused and convicted of child molestation, is revolting. That person should not represent this country. Full stop!

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Patrice Mobley's avatar

As always there's strenght in numbers. The maga party can stops lot of his non sense. Finally some of them have found their spines. Rise up magats because he doesn't give a ratz azz about anyone or this country. The biggest bulies are really the weakest coward.

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David Maceira's avatar

Veto proof majorities in both chambers will be necessary. Anyone voting ney is protecting child molesters.

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Robin's avatar

"That’s obstruction with a PR makeover."

sums up the past year.... in every part of trumpville

BTW, since DT said to release the files... why is a vote still needed?

Good to have every single congressional vote on record,

but I recall the "vote" as to get around the potus to begin with.

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Janet Wilson's avatar

And a reminder to vote the Republicans out of Congress anyway, for all the damage done to this point.

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Bart R's avatar

Need to look into Paolo Zampolli,Epstein and trump. Trump has Paolo on our government payroll. JD Vance involved with a lot others. This is really bad

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WJB Motown's avatar

Cankles gave a blow job to "Bubba".........Epsteins brother said is is not Clinton....

Bubba Sanisbuy is the son of an Odessa Oil magnet!!!

Taco Tits loves big dicks!!.......He gave the fucking micorphone a blow job!!!

This story should be front page news now!!!

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Ida's avatar

But are we going to get the REAL AUTHENTIC UNREDACTED files?

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Robin's avatar

DT's version could be compared to whatever is directly subpoenaed from the Epstein estate.

Also, the lawyers for the victims should also have mountains of originals to corroborate in court

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Roberta Houle's avatar

Good point about the lawyers. Yes!

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Bluesmurf's avatar

Once they are out and of no value to save any of the other rich guys around the world, stuff will be oozing out of the woodwork to compare it all to. The real problem with doctoring these files is going to be that there are other copies of things out there and when the files are no longer any value to the holder, comparing notes is going to go very badly for anyone who screwed with them. Bondi can't possibly believe, and probably doesn't, she is the guard of the only set of these files... they are undoubtedly spread out around the world with many people in possession of parts or all with copies.

Great Britain - stripped Andrew MW completely, so they must have something pretty ugly... France - Jon Luc Brunnel, after all he was in jail and supposedly killed himself...

Ghislaine Maxwell - she's running that prison in Texas and thinks a commutation or pardon is in the mix for her - and she is still alive - so she is holding some pretty gruesome cards, I'm thinking....

Putin - if anyone has a set, so does putin... 'nuff said.

and who knows who else - this was a global sex trafficking ring, not just New York and West Palm Beach and Little St. James...

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Eric Woolf's avatar

Something is up here, and we are right to be suspicious. Have they been pushing back all this time while Bondi has the files scrubeed of anything related to Pedo Don? He's been calling it a hoax, fake, etc for months & all of the sudden he has a change of heart (even though he has no heart)?

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Bluesmurf's avatar

The real problem with doctoring these files is going to be that there are other copies of things out there and when the files are no longer any value to the holder, comparing notes is going to go very badly for anyone who screwed with them. Bondi can't possibly believe, and probably doesn't, she is the guard of the only set of these files... they are undoubtedly spread out around the world with many people in possession of parts or all with copies.

Great Britain - stripped Andrew MW completely, so they must have something pretty ugly... France - Jon Luc Brunnel, after all he was in jail and supposedly killed himself...

Ghislaine Maxwell - she's running that prison in Texas and thinks a commutation or pardon is in the mix for her - and she is still alive - so she is holding some pretty gruesome cards, I'm thinking....

Putin - if anyone has a set, so does putin... 'nuff said.

and who knows who else - this was a global sex trafficking ring, not just New York and West Palm Beach and Little St. James...

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