Morning Joe Trump posting about everything BUT Epstein
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Jul 22, 2025 Kim Gatash, a contributing editor for the Financial Times and an expert on Middle East issues, joins the conversation about Trump's deflection from the Epstein scandal. They discuss how political distractions are often used to sidestep pressing issues, with Trump’s social media strategies highlighted as a key tactic. The conversation also touches upon the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the implications of U.S. support, alongside the evolving political climate around Israel and Palestine.
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Trump's Distraction Strategy
- Donald Trump is using multiple distractions to divert attention from the Epstein scandal.
- He attacks diverse topics from sports team names to Barack Obama to keep his base engaged.
Lack of Focus on Epstein Response
- Trump’s team is lacking a clear strategy on handling Epstein-related news.
- Ill-advised ideas like daily press conferences on Epstein were suggested but rejected for being counterproductive.
MLK Records Used as Diversion
- The release of extensive Martin Luther King Jr. records appears to be a political diversion.
- The King family opposed the release, fearing renewed wounds from unverified allegations.