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Prince Andrew Allegedly Sought Information on Virginia Giuffre: Reactions and Outrage

The Metropolitan Police is investigating reports that Prince Andrew requested a police officer to assist in a smear campaign against Virginia Giuffre, the woman who accused him of sexual assault. According to reports, Andrew provided personal information about Giuffre to his protection officer in an attempt to uncover damaging information. This alleged attempt occurred in 2011, around the time a controversial photo of Andrew with Giuffre was published. Despite relinquishing his Duke of York title, the scandal is ongoing, and a US lawyer has predicted more stories will come out.

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Trump Mocks Buttigieg’s Marriage, Sparks Outrage

Donald Trump mocking Pete Buttigieg’s marriage to a man highlights a pattern of behavior where personal attacks substitute for substantive policy debates. It reveals a discomfort, perhaps even a deep-seated insecurity, with a same-sex relationship in stark contrast to the public image Trump cultivates. The mocking itself seems fueled by something more than simple disagreement; it suggests a deeper-seated unease, possibly rooted in personal anxieties or political strategy.

The very act of focusing on Buttigieg’s spouse, rather than engaging with his political stances, is telling. This tactic deflects attention away from potentially damaging criticisms of Trump’s own policies or actions and shifts the focus to a personal attack intended to resonate with a specific segment of the population.… Continue reading

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