By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Recently released emails from Jeffrey Epstein, detailing his actions, have resurfaced, including one where he boasted about giving a girlfriend to Donald Trump. Stacey Williams, a former model who dated Epstein, stated these emails highlighted the men’s deeply misogynistic behavior and claimed Epstein “delivered” her to Trump to be groped. Williams recounted a specific incident at Trump Tower where she was allegedly molested by Trump while Epstein watched and smiled, a moment she described as a “weird and twisted game.” Williams said the Trump-Epstein friendship was central to Trump’s personal life. Trump’s campaign has denied Williams’ claims, calling them false.
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The subject of Jeffrey Epstein’s email bragging about giving a girlfriend to Donald Trump, and the resulting outrage from a model who alleges she was “groped” by the former president, is a truly disturbing situation. It’s a stark reminder of how far we’ve come, or rather, how far we’ve fallen, as a society when it comes to accountability and the consequences of actions, particularly those of powerful figures. There’s a palpable sense of disbelief and disillusionment in the reactions, a collective lament for a time when even a hint of impropriety could derail a political career. Now, we find ourselves grappling with accusations of this nature, and the response is often a disheartening mix of denial, deflection, and unwavering support.
It’s almost shocking that “the grabbem by the pussy guy” is accused of grabbing women without asking. The idea that someone who has so publicly and unapologetically made such claims could hold the highest office in the land is a grim reflection of the shifting moral landscape. The victims were right, and if their voices had been heeded initially, perhaps the trajectory of events could have been different. Instead, we’re left with the uncomfortable reality of a “cult” willing to overlook alleged wrongdoing. The preemptive damage control is a telling sign, with the familiar playbook of denial and distraction, a tactic employed when one knows something damning is on the horizon.
The frantic energy in Trump’s response is a sign of his panic. The all-caps sentences, the insistence that there’s nothing to hide, it all screams of fear. The irony is, that’s what makes people suspicious. The “dog that hasn’t barked” – the implication being the absence of any real evidence against him – is a phrase now scrubbed from the documents, a telling detail. The anticipation for what the files might reveal is now intense. The more desperate Trump becomes to change the subject, the more it seems the files are about to become explosive.
One of the more unsettling aspects of this situation is the apparent normalization of such behavior. It is astonishing that the Access Hollywood tape wasn’t enough to end his political aspirations. The “locker room talk” excuse, once used to brush aside the boasts of sexual assault, has now become a standard deflection. It highlights the disturbing reality that a man can be accused of sexual assault, and still gain powerful positions.
The contrast between past political scandals and the current climate is jarring. The downfall of Al Franken, and the contentious nomination of a Supreme Court Justice, and how some people can ignore the issue, highlights the selective outrage that exists. There seems to be a double standard, where sex crimes matter less if the accused is wealthy and powerful.
It’s difficult to avoid the feeling that society is broken. Trump’s actions and the reaction to them represent a crisis of faith in leadership, moral standards, and the basic principles of decency. The very idea that footage of the ex-president sexually abusing children could be broadcast on national television and nothing would happen is a terrifying thought. Where are the people who claim to “protect our girls,” when they have an opportunity to?
The way some supporters respond to these accusations is incredibly disturbing. The response of excusing his actions with phrases like “locker room talk,” or worse, defending them as signs of respect is abhorrent. This is not simply a matter of differing political opinions; it’s a matter of basic human decency. There’s a deep-seated feeling of betrayal, that those in power can act with impunity, and that accountability is a privilege reserved for the less fortunate.
It’s a terrifying realization that the “Binders full of women” could seemingly have more impact than boasting about sexual assault. The evolution of what is considered acceptable is disturbing. The speed in which the outrage cycles on Twitter and other social media platforms are a sad sign of how ineffective this kind of “protest” really is.
In a better world, the former reality TV host would be disgraced, indicted, and the response would not be, “it’s not like these girls were prepubescent, what’s the problem?”