By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Late-night hosts have reacted to Donald Trump’s attempts to distract from his connection to Jeffrey Epstein, particularly after learning in May that his name was in the Epstein files. Seth Meyers highlighted Trump’s directive for Republicans to deflect by focusing on Barack Obama, deeming it a transparent and ineffective tactic. Stephen Colbert and The Daily Show also weighed in on the resurfaced deposition video of Epstein and the claims made by Epstein’s brother. They all noted Epstein’s non-answer when asked about socializing with Trump around minors, and the desperate attempts at distraction.
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Seth Meyers: ‘We’re just one Epstein story away from Trump announcing that UFOs are real’.
The sentiment, sparked by Seth Meyers’ joke, really hits on something that feels increasingly plausible in the current political climate. The idea is that, facing mounting pressure and revelations surrounding the Epstein case, Donald Trump might resort to a massive distraction – something completely off-the-wall, like announcing the confirmed existence of extraterrestrial life. It’s a darkly humorous take, but it taps into a genuine fear that Trump might be willing to do anything to shift the narrative away from potential personal culpability.
The speculation centers around Ghislaine Maxwell and the hope that she will give a statement that will throw suspicion off of Trump in trade for a pardon. The understanding is that she’s been covering for people, and the implication is that her testimony could be manipulated to protect powerful figures, including Trump. But it’s also acknowledged that Trump knows how badly he wants this to go away, meaning that any such announcement would be viewed with extreme skepticism. Trump has already lost control of this situation because he miscalculated how Epstein *was the point* for his base. This is truly fucking bizarre.
There’s also a significant point about how the US government already confirmed the reality of UFOs (UAPs) in 2020, and the public barely took notice. This context is crucial. It highlights that the announcement of UFOs, by itself, isn’t necessarily the bombshell it might seem. If Trump had been made privy to this information at any point during his presidency, he would have exploited it for maximum effect within a couple of days, according to popular sentiment.
The idea that Trump would prioritize a massive, attention-grabbing announcement like the existence of aliens as a way to divert attention from the Epstein case is what is being addressed. But there is zero evidence that the explanation for these is due to extraterrestrial beings or technologies. And it is agreed that Trump is capable of this kind of distraction.
The concern is that it might work, especially with his base. We can safely assume his base would believe it. While “more shit on him *and* aliens are real?” could be seen as a win-win, it also reflects a broader concern about the susceptibility to outlandish claims and the willingness to accept information that supports pre-existing biases.
The entire discussion is a commentary on the lengths Trump might go to protect himself and his allies. There’s a recognition that this strategy is a well-worn playbook, and the public is unfortunately familiar with these antics.
It’s an admission of the disturbing reality that a significant portion of the population is already primed to accept whatever explanation Trump offers, regardless of its veracity. The final thought is that we are still waiting for the Epstein files and justice for trafficked children, and that is what matters.