The email exchange, penned by the notorious financier and child sex offender, included a disturbing request for photos. The released emails, presented by House Oversight Republicans and Democrats, suggest a close relationship between Trump and Epstein, even implicating Trump’s confidants. Despite this, the president has dismissed the emails as a hoax, though their authenticity has been confirmed by others. With a discharge petition gaining traction, additional Epstein files may soon be released, potentially exposing more damning details about Trump and other prominent figures, possibly leading to a politically difficult situation for the president.
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Epstein Said Trump Is the Worst Person He’d Ever Met: So, let’s just dive right into it, shall we? The basic premise here is that Jeffrey Epstein, the man whose name is practically synonymous with depravity and the exploitation of children, considered Donald Trump to be the *worst* person he had ever encountered. The shock of that statement, if you can even still be shocked, is compounded by the source. Epstein, a man who orchestrated an international child sex trafficking ring, looked at Trump and thought, “Nope, this guy’s even worse.” That’s a pretty heavy indictment, regardless of your political leanings.
“Not one decent cell in his body,” Jeffrey Epstein wrote in an email about Donald Trump: That’s the quote that really drives it home, isn’t it? “Not one decent cell in his body.” It’s not a casual observation. It’s a damning assessment of Trump’s character, delivered with the casual brutality that seemed to characterize Epstein’s worldview. And it wasn’t just a fleeting thought; these weren’t private, whispered opinions, but were actually documented in emails released by the House Oversight Committee. These weren’t isolated incidents, either. Epstein shared this assessment of Trump with others, including Larry Summers. That kind of consistency in his assessment speaks volumes, no matter how you choose to interpret it.
Republicans being like “see! They weren’t even *friends*!” Lmao you have to be a special kind of shit bag for a convicted pedophile and child trafficker to say that about you: The reaction from some circles, particularly those aligned with Trump, has been…interesting. The attempt to distance Trump from Epstein, to paint their relationship as something less than chummy, almost misses the point entirely. The issue isn’t whether they were “friends” in the traditional sense. The issue is that a man who trafficked children thought another man was morally repugnant. That speaks to a level of moral bankruptcy that’s difficult to fathom. It’s like a villain in a movie deciding another villain is, well, just too villainous.
Some woman emailed Epstein that trump was gross and Epstein agreed and said he was worse in person, lol: This adds another layer, doesn’t it? That Epstein wasn’t just making a casual statement but had a visceral reaction to Trump’s character. This reinforces the idea that it wasn’t merely a matter of disagreeing on policy. This was about something fundamental and deeply personal. It’s a statement about Trump’s core character.
How devoid of character are you when even the most notorious pedophile/rapist in the world says you’re not a good person? That’s quite an indictment considering the source. Yet Republicans bend themselves into pretzels defending their Orange Taco. In their world, that was a compliment: The cognitive dissonance required to defend Trump in the face of this kind of condemnation is astounding. It speaks to a level of loyalty, or perhaps even fear, that transcends any reasonable assessment of the situation. It’s hard to imagine, given the source of the criticism, what it would take to shake some of Trump’s supporters.
Allegedly Epstein was scared of Diddler Don as he knew he had ‘no scruples’. Then he ended up dead. Trump is a sociopath/psychopath. Well, seems like they knew each other pretty well: The implications of this are, shall we say, a bit unsettling. The suggestion that Epstein was wary of Trump is fascinating. It’s easy to read that as a power dynamic, and it’s hard not to wonder what exactly was the basis for that fear.
Funny that Epstein finds Trump morally reprehensible: I feel like that one hurt Trump personally the most: There’s an ironic twist to this. It’s almost funny that Epstein, a man who committed horrific acts, could look at Trump and consider him to be the more morally bankrupt of the two. This is the ultimate example of the pot calling the kettle black, and yet, the fact that Epstein even makes this observation is telling.
Everyone that has ever met trump has said “This is the worst person I have ever met” and yet here we are: This resonates with a broader narrative about Trump. A number of people who have interacted with him in various contexts have commented on his character. The fact that this kind of sentiment is so widespread, and now supported by Epstein’s damning words, really makes you think.
>Jeffrey Epstein, the man who orchestrated an international child sex trafficking ring to service the sick desires of the ultra-wealthy, believed that he was morally superior to Donald Trump: That’s a staggering statement. The very notion that Epstein, of all people, saw himself as morally superior is a testament to the depths to which Trump’s character has been judged by some. It’s a particularly cutting assessment.
>The House Oversight Committee released more than 20,000 documents Wednesday that they had obtained from Epstein’s estate. The real estate mogul was a frequent topic in correspondence between Epstein and his pen pals, including former Treasury Secretary and ex-Harvard University President Larry Summers: The documents themselves become a tangible record of this. The emails provide the concrete evidence that supports the claims.
>“Recall ive told you „ i have met some very bad people „ none as bad as trump. not one decent cell in his body,” Epstein emailed Summers in February 2017, affirming that Trump is “dangerous.”: A clear statement. A definitive verdict. This isn’t a subtle criticism; it’s a direct condemnation. The assertion that Trump is “dangerous” adds another layer of gravity to the situation.
>In a 2018 exchange with Obama-era White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler about Trump’s former fixer Michael Cohen, Epstein remarked that he was well aware of “how dirty Donald is.” I hate to say but If this doesn’t sink Trump, we are done and might as well hand it all to him and maga. I personally believe nothing happens to Trump. Very sad.: A lot of people are beginning to feel that sentiment as well. It’s a sentiment of resignation. A sense that the usual rules don’t apply, and that there’s nothing, no matter how egregious, that will truly change things.
So in a manner of speaking, Christianity™ made a deal with the Devil to gain worldly power: This is where things get really bleak, and it is a condemnation of the Republican Party’s embracing of Trump. This is a very cynical take, but it speaks to the deep frustration of those who see religious values being compromised for political gain.
Everyone has seen that video of trump at a party talking to Epstein while pointing out tot the dance floor, Epstein appears to be taken back by what trump says to him. What do:u think it would take to shock Epstein like that?: The question is, what could Trump have said that would have even momentarily rattled Epstein? It really does speak to how depraved Epstein thought Trump to be, that he was so taken aback.
The evil, deranged pedo who doubtless knew countless other evil, deranged pedos thought Trump was the most evil, deranged pedo of the whole lot: It’s difficult to find words to describe how bizarre this is. The fact that Epstein, who himself was an embodiment of evil, could look at Trump and think, “Wow, he’s *worse*,” is just surreal.
Imagine how horrible a person has to be for an unrepentant pedophile to say that you’re even worse than him. Thanksgiving conversations are gonna be lit this year: It’s a conversation starter, for sure. It’s the kind of thing that makes you question everything.
Pretty bad when a pedo calls you terrible… Evangelical leaders – “We’ve found our guy”: This is a really cynical take. However, it reflects the perception that some Evangelical leaders have overlooked, or even embraced, Trump’s flaws for political and ideological reasons.
Repubs/Maga: “Epstein hates trump because trump doesnt partake or indulge himself with his nasty pedophile habits. Pedophiles only like other pedophiles, that means trump is innocent and this is all democrap slop”: Again, this is the classic denial and deflection. It’s the idea that if Trump didn’t engage in Epstein’s specific activities, then he’s somehow “innocent”. It really is hard to believe that this line of thinking is still being used, but it’s the denial and defection that is often seen in such situations.
My boomer parents won’t ever understand this: This might be the case, and generational gaps are often the culprit. Understanding this can be tricky, depending on what your political background is and how you feel about the situation.
Getting such a scathing review from Epstein is quite a flex, I must say. Getting roasted by one of the biggest sinners in the business. Imagine that the most notorious pedo in the world thinks you’re too immoral to hang around? And that’s the leader of the country! How morally bankrupt do you have to be to vote for that and show everyone with your hat that … Yep that’s my guy!: A good point, and one that many voters feel.
America elected this guy twice btw: This is the underlying question. How could this happen? How could a man so seemingly lacking in basic morality be elected to the highest office in the land, not once but twice?
When a guy who trafficked children to wealthy people is calling you out maybe it’s time to think about your life decisions. Worst person he’d ever met…: The final, brutal punchline.
Meanwhile we’ve got America who are like “That’s the guy we want running the country”: It really is hard to understand. The fact that a significant portion of the population continues to support Trump is perhaps the most shocking part of this whole story.
This is fucked up on so many levels: Exactly. The implications, the ironies, the sheer audacity of it all…
America is such a joke of a country: This sentiment is shared by many, even those who love America. The fact that this could occur reflects, at the very least, a deep rift in the national consciousness.
The man they idolize has very little resemblance to the real person. In fact, it could be argued that the ideal and the reality are completely opposite: It really does seem that way.
Imagine how bad Trump must be in Epstein’s head considering what an animal he was. And Jesus H Christ that’s saying something coming from a guy like Epstein: It’s truly difficult to grasp the magnitude of it all.
Lol, billionaire on billionaire violence, you hate to see it: The drama of these powerful men and their transgressions is something of a spectacle.
This is like a villain calling another villain a villain. What a time to be alive yeah we already knew that In this way, he’s much like his supporters.: It’s a perfect encapsulation of the absurdity of the situation. The way these characters are the exact representations of the people who elected them.
They threw away their country to support a child rapist: It’s a strong statement, and it speaks to the anger and disappointment of many.
Very fitting he was elected twice as an American president. The people chose an apt representation. That’s coming from a man who sex trafficked children: It’s hard to dispute the symbolism of it all.
When Pedo Island guy thinks you’re scum… This is coming from a rapist pedo shitstain, the second worst person ever: It’s not the best company to be in, that’s for sure.
Takes one to know one: The idea that this type of person could so easily spot another’s flaws.
We can tell and we dont need one of his pedophile buddies to confirm it for us. When even Epstein thinks you’re an awful person…: It’s a validation, but not one that anyone really needed.
Once again I find myself thinking, we already knew he was a horrible person before he was elected. For some reason, people still voted for him. I mean. To be the devils advocate. If a pedo hates you…. What Year did Epstein Die was he alive during Trumps first term in office: Yes, Epstein died in 2019, during Trump’s presidency.
They seemed awfully friendly in their earlier correspondence. Did they have some kind of falling out or something? I’m not sure I ever expected to be invested in this kind of drama between literally some of the worst people imaginable, but somehow here we are: These are the twists and turns of this narrative that keep drawing people in.
Factoring in the character of Epstein…his idea of “decent” carries so little weight it’s not funny. Considering he was the farthest thing *from* decent, I’d probably not put my money on his expertise on “decency”: Indeed, it is hard to put stock in.
username checks out Well, they did hit things off through a common interest, those monsters. Epstein is still likely correct in discovering Trump is more a broken person than he. Compromised, is that what he means?: The ultimate irony.
