By John Q. Hosedrinker 
In an effort to divert attention from the ongoing scrutiny surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, Donald Trump has expressed willingness to declassify information related to Hillary Clinton. During an interview, Trump stated he would consider declassifying a classified annex from Inspector General Michael Horowitz’s 2018 report on the FBI’s actions and a classified annex from Special Counsel John Durham’s 2023 report, both of which purportedly contain information about Clinton. However, these promises may be empty, as Trump previously pledged to declassify Russiagate and email server documents during his first term, but the Department of Justice disregarded the request. This latest move comes amid rising criticism of the Trump administration’s handling of the Epstein investigation.
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Panicked Trump Rushes to Create a Distraction From Epstein Files: The more these files loom, the clearer it becomes that Trump is flailing, desperately trying to conjure up some shiny object to divert attention. It’s like watching a magician pull out one rabbit after another, each trick more desperate than the last. Mexican Coke? Hillary’s emails? Even Lee Harvey Oswald’s CIA file? Nothing seems to be sticking. The curiosity about the Epstein files only intensifies with each attempt to distract.
The constant stream of manufactured crises is becoming transparent. This time, the panic seems particularly palpable. The mere mention of those files has set off a chain reaction of bizarre pronouncements and manufactured controversies. The more he protests, the more he seems to be trying to hide something. Remember, if there was nothing to hide, why all the theatrics?
One minute he’s talking about transitioning to a woman, the next he’s pushing another outlandish claim. It’s a classic case of the guilty trying to deflect, the man who once declared he could shoot someone on Fifth Avenue and still not lose voters is now running scared. The desperation is almost comical. It’s as if he believes that if he yells loud enough, the public will forget everything.
The rumors of potential evidence, like payoffs, DNA, photographs, or recordings, is enough to make one start to wonder. The potential for criminal and civil matters arising from these files is something he certainly wants to avoid. Considering that “the assassination attempt” looked entirely staged to the point they lowered a flag into frame for photo ops is a clear indication of his willingness to pull out all the stops. “If we show them us clearly staging this failed assassination horseshit maybe they will forget all about this Epstein loser.”
The fact that he won’t release the files but will eat a live female immigrant baby on Fox News tonight to “prove he doesn’t ‘like’ children” shows the extent of his detachment from reality. Expect more of the same: “Oh look, Biden is leading another migrant caravan coming to eat your pets and vaccinate your kids!!!” followed by a tweet about the dangers of the deep state. He’s trying to whip up his base, distracting them from the core issue.
The focus has shifted to Inspector General Michael Horowitz’s 2018 report on the FBI’s actions ahead of the 2016 election. Trump is attempting to create a smoke screen by claiming Clinton’s actions were bad. But, this then raises questions about his own private email server use. This tactic is meant to sow confusion and distract from the core issue. It’s the old “whataboutism” tactic, trying to deflect scrutiny by pointing the finger elsewhere.
His attempts to feed his base “red meat” are only making them more hungry for the truth. He’s desperately attempting to control the narrative, but the Epstein files are a festering wound that he can’t seem to heal. One can expect nothing new, nothing original. From his perspective, “the pedophile in chief” might try to launch a war to distract from his misdeeds.
His constant attempts to point fingers at Obama, Clinton, Comey, and Biden, claiming they colluded and created the Epstein files, are an insane narrative. Even right-wingers are beginning to see through his charade, realizing he’s trying to distract.
He needs a really big distraction, perhaps something that involves an international crisis. Expect the same playbook: deny, deflect, distract. He is trying to make everyone look crazy.
The fact that he says “I would” instead of “I will” indicates that he is lying again. It’s becoming clear that the tactic of distraction is no longer working. He might be considering starting a war. The strategy will stay the same: to dehumanize people he doesn’t like.
The public wants answers. Accountability is demanded. There’s a pattern here: every scandal has been met with a flurry of distractions. It’s his signature move, a reflex he’s perfected over decades. So, expect the sugar cane Coke, and expect the distraction. It is his standard play.