By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Former “Access Hollywood” host Billy Bush has hinted at the existence of additional, potentially damaging recordings of Donald Trump, stored in a vault in Idaho. These unreleased tapes are believed to be outtakes from Trump’s reality show, “The Apprentice,” produced by Mark Burnett. Bush’s comments come after the 2016 release of the infamous “Access Hollywood” tape, which featured Trump making vulgar remarks and led to significant political fallout. The existence and content of these alleged recordings remain unconfirmed.
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Damaging Trump Tapes Could Be in a Vault in Idaho, Billy Bush Says
It’s a headline that sparks a mix of curiosity and perhaps a touch of weary cynicism, doesn’t it? The news that more potentially damaging tapes of Donald Trump might exist, and could be tucked away in a vault in Idaho, is circulating. The source of this information is, notably, Billy Bush, a figure well-acquainted with the fallout from Trump’s past remarks. Bush, remember, was present during the infamous “Access Hollywood” tape incident, where Trump made the now-infamous comments about grabbing women.
The revelation comes from the *Jim Acosta Show* where Bush elaborated on the idea that these tapes, which could hold further damaging content, do exist, though he didn’t offer details. This raises the question: what could these tapes contain? What new revelations could they possibly hold that we haven’t already heard? The very notion of more recordings has revived the discussion surrounding Trump’s behavior.
The context, of course, is critical. The 2005 “Access Hollywood” tape, released just weeks before the 2016 election, showed Trump making crude and boastful comments about women. This recording was a turning point, sparking outrage and causing a widespread public discussion about Trump’s attitudes toward women. The “grab them by the pussy” comment became an instant marker of the scandal, a clear indication of the sentiments expressed.
The genesis of the “Access Hollywood” tape’s release is also telling. It wasn’t a deliberate leak, but a consequence of an inquiry prompted by a Miss Universe contestant. NBC, under pressure, began combing through its archives, leading to the discovery of the unedited clip. This, Bush suggests, is a pattern, with other recordings, particularly outtakes from *The Apprentice*, potentially residing in a vault somewhere in Idaho.
Given the history, it’s hard not to wonder, what could be so damaging that they’d be kept hidden? If the *Access Hollywood* tape, with its explicit language, didn’t fully derail his political career, what could these other tapes contain? The potential impact of any further revelations is a complex question.
The reaction to these tapes – and any future releases – is a crucial element. The response from Trump’s supporters is a significant factor, and it’s a subject of much debate. Many suggest that the “cult” is immune to any “scandal”, that his base wouldn’t turn against him regardless of what the tapes reveal. It is a thought that is a bit hard to take. If the “I just sexually assault them” video didn’t do anything, nothing in the other tapes would.
This raises the fundamental question: what could, realistically, damage Trump at this point? He has faced accusations of racism, sexism, and various scandals, and has had a conviction. He tried to steal the 2020 election. Yet, he has maintained a substantial following. Is there anything, short of irrefutable evidence of illegal activity, that would truly shift the landscape?
The debate often touches on the potential impact of these tapes. There’s a sentiment that the damage, if any, would be limited. Others are more cautious, acknowledging that public opinion can shift, though it may not be the end all for his political future. It’s clear that the existence of these tapes, the secrecy surrounding them, and the potential for their release will continue to fuel conversation in the future.