Letters from an American July 16, 2025
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Jul 17, 2025 The podcast delves into the fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, focusing on how it affects Donald Trump's political narrative. It highlights Trump's dismissive attitude towards Epstein's issues and reveals tensions with former allies. The discussion raises questions about transparency and the potential alienation of his supporters as the scandal unfolds.
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Trump's Hoax Narrative Strategy
- Trump's typical strategy is to dismiss damaging stories as hoaxes to control the narrative.
- This approach worked with Russia collusion claims but fails against Epstein scandal threats.
QAnon's Role in Trump's 2024 Win
- Trump won in 2024 largely due to QAnon followers who believe conspiracy theories about elites.
- These supporters feel betrayed by the administration's refusal to release Epstein files showing possible links.
Trump's Public Missteps and Errors
- Trump showed signs of confusion by missing cues and telling inaccurate stories at public events.
- He falsely claimed his uncle taught Ted Kaczynski, despite historical facts disproving this.