The DSR Network The Daily Blast: “Sham”: Trump Just Made Epstein Fiasco Even More Humiliating for MAGA
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Jul 28, 2025 In this discussion, lawyer Philip Rotner, a contributor to The Bulwark, dives into the shocking implications of President Trump's suggestion to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell. He reveals how Trump's legal maneuvers, including reaching out to Maxwell, may aim to shield himself rather than uncovering the truth behind Epstein's activities. Rotner argues that this sets a humiliating precedent for MAGA supporters, who've clamored for transparency but now face a strange cover-up instead. The conversation underscores the tangled web of politics and justice surrounding these figures.
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Doubt on DOJ Epstein Probe
- Todd Blanche's meetings with Ghislaine Maxwell appear to be a sham investigation driven by a conflict of interest.
- Blanche, Trump's former lawyer, is likely protecting Trump under the guise of an inquiry into Epstein's activities.
Maxwell's Pardon Motive
- Ghislaine Maxwell is seeking a pardon from Trump and may offer to exonerate him to secure it.
- This suggests her cooperation is motivated by self-interest rather than revealing truth.
Trump's Ambiguous Epstein Link
- Trump is more than a casual acquaintance of Epstein but no public evidence exists of him engaging in criminal acts.
- This middle ground leaves key questions that a real DOJ probe would seek to answer.