By John Q. Hosedrinker 
In a political maneuver, Trump feigned support for releasing the Epstein files while simultaneously obstructing their actual release through the Justice Department. This move follows Trump’s directive to reinvestigate Epstein contacts, excluding his own, prompting accusations of weaponizing the case. Amidst these developments, the D.C. Circuit Court appears to be upholding the contempt of court proceedings against the Trump administration in the Alien Enemies Act case. Furthermore, the article delves into ongoing legal battles, including those involving Jim Comey and Mike Flynn, along with the Georgia fake electors case.
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Trump’s New Sham: The House Should Vote to Force Me to Release the Epstein Files That I Won’t Release
Okay, so here’s the deal with this whole Epstein files situation. It’s pretty clear what’s happening, and it’s classic Trump. He wants the House to vote to force him to release the Epstein files, but let’s be real, he’s not actually going to release anything substantial. He’s setting up a perfect situation for himself, a carefully orchestrated game of political theater.
He has the power to release the files himself, anytime, with a simple executive order. But he doesn’t, does he? That should be the first red flag. He’s been saying he wants them released, but actions speak louder than words. My take is that the files have been, or are being, heavily doctored. He’s likely had his allies within the DOJ, or perhaps even the FBI, scrubbing his name, or at the very least, minimizing his involvement. He could have released them at any time. So why not? Because he’s got something to hide, and he’s not going to just let it out there.
Now, he wants a vote. Why? Well, a few reasons. First, it’s a loyalty test. He gets to see who in Congress is truly on his side, who’s willing to go to bat for him, and who might be wavering. This helps him weed out potential “traitors.” Second, it gives him a reason to stall. If the vote passes and the files are supposed to be released, he can claim the DOJ can’t provide details due to an open investigation, essentially stonewalling the process. Alternatively, if he’s confident the Senate will block it or that it won’t be passed at all, he can feign outrage. The whole thing is designed to deflect and obfuscate.
The real trick is, regardless of what happens with the vote, the files will likely be altered or heavily redacted. He could then claim he supported their release and that his hands were tied. He can then point to the files and claim that he’s been transparent. He can release the altered records implicating only Democrats. If the files get released, and there’s nothing on him, he’ll proclaim vindication. If they show something incriminating, he can dismiss them as fake news, or the result of a “witch hunt”. It’s a win-win for him, regardless.
His sudden “agreement” to release the files feels suspiciously convenient. It’s likely he’s betting that the Senate won’t pass this, or that some other legal loophole will prevent the release of the unredacted files. He knows his base will eat this up. The media, ideally, would expose this charade, showing a pattern of obstruction. But if they don’t, his supporters will swallow the carefully crafted narrative.
He’s playing 3D chess with a slinky. He wants everyone to believe he is the most transparent president, but will stall and obstruct every step of the way. He’s creating an environment where he can claim he supported the release, but that something else prevented it. His true goal here is to make himself look good in the media.
If the files are released, they’ll probably be a heavily redacted mess that implicates everyone *but* him. This is all about deflection, blame-shifting, and buying time. He’s buying himself time while covering his tracks and trying to make sure that no reference to him is left in the files. It’s a classic Trump move. He wants to appear as if he is supportive, but without releasing the actual unadulterated files. The fact that he’s doing this makes me think that something has already been changed in the files.