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Bill Maher’s Thanksgiving Message Makes a Certain Group of People Look Like Idiots
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Bill Maher’s Thanksgiving Message Makes a Certain Group of People Look Like Idiots

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Bill Maher used his closing segment on “Real Time with Bill Maher” to criticize the growing trend of cutting off family members over political disagreements, arguing that the practice has damaged relationships and fueled deeper division.

Maher opened the segment by saying, “And finally, new rule, Happy Thanksgiving. I can’t believe that even that now is a political issue. It is a real shame what’s happened to this holiday, which used to be all about the good F’s, food, friends, family, football, fun, and now it’s f**k you. You’re not even invited because you voted for the wrong person.”

He added that he is “so tired of liberals ghosting half this country,” while noting that conservatives also do it “but not nearly as much.”

He said politics is now breaking families “more than letting your wife see your phone” and described two factions forming on the left: “the we need to keep talking to people, wing and the go no contact. Wing.” He criticized the belief that “Trump voters, even if it’s your own parents, are too deplorable for human contact and must be cut off.”

Maher referenced former Obama speechwriter David Litt, saying Litt wrote an op-ed admitting that avoiding right-leaning relatives was the wrong approach.

Maher said, “So of course, then the woke wing tried to banish him for breaking ranks on their policy of hating people who don’t agree with you on everything.”

He also pointed to comments made by Molly McNerney, who said she lost relationships after sending relatives an email listing reasons not to vote for President Trump.

Maher said, “Ultimatums don’t make people rethink their politics. They make them rethink you.”

He suggested a different approach: “write a top 10 List to yourself where you try to imagine 10 Reasons Why 77 million Americans didn’t want to trust you with taking power.”

Maher said most people learn their political views through upbringing, location, life experience, or religion.

He described reactions after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene appeared on his show, saying some viewers admitted, “Wow, I kind of like her.”

He recalled Greene agreeing with comments about “fallen angels or demons” when discussing a Defense Department reference. Maher said, “I think that’s nuts. But you know what so is, is this a girl or a boy? I can’t tell by its penis.”

He listed political positions and cultural issues on the left that he objected to, saying, “I mean, I could go on really. There’s a lot of stuff. The other side has their top 10. List too.”

Maher also mentioned criticism of President Trump and said, “I know the President of the United States called a woman piggy this week,” adding that while some viewers may dislike Trump more strongly than he does, he also dislikes it.

Maher argued that cutting people off is unrealistic in key situations, including dealing with the President.

He said the anger toward him for having dinner with Trump was misguided: “you know, because he’s Hitler, except he’s not so unhelpful and dumb. Trump is the most supportive President Israel and the Jews ever had.”

He mocked the idea that speaking with President Trump elevates him. Maher referenced reports about ways to influence Trump, including advice that people need to meet him “face to face.”

He cited examples such as interactions with business leaders, decisions involving the National Guard, and advocacy from Kim Kardashian.

“Don’t you get it? Do you really not get it at this point, everything with him is done through personal relationships,” Maher said.

He argued that isolating Trump leaves him surrounded by people who agree with him, saying critics complain “he’s surrounded by ass kissers, but your strategy is to make sure no one but ass kissers are around him.”

Maher pointed to Rachel Maddow attending former Vice President Dick Cheney’s funeral as an example of people with opposing politics engaging in the same space.

He closed the segment by urging viewers to stay connected to their families: “We can do this, people, it’s Thanksgiving. Do yourself a favor. Get over yourself and go have it with your family.”

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Panic as Climate Summit Goes Up in Flames, Thousands Evacuated
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Panic as Climate Summit Goes Up in Flames, Thousands Evacuated

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The COP30 United Nations climate talks in Belém, Brazil, were evacuated Thursday night after a fire broke out inside the main venue.

The incident forced thousands of attendees to leave the area as emergency crews moved in to contain the flames.

According to organizers, smoke and flames spread through the pavilion area as temperatures rose and security personnel directed delegates toward exits.

Fire crews entered the affected zone while security staff formed a human barrier across the hallway to keep the evacuation route clear.

Reuters reported that security footage showed flames spreading quickly along an internal fabric shell that lined the building’s walls and ceiling.

The fire was extinguished shortly afterward.

Organizers said thirteen people were treated at the venue for smoke inhalation.

Medical teams provided support on site, and the individuals’ conditions were monitored following treatment.

The local fire service said the blaze was likely caused by electrical equipment, identifying a microwave as a probable source.

Fire officials reported that the flames were brought under control within six minutes.

Videos posted from the scene showed emergency responders working to extinguish large flames as thick black smoke rose from the structure.

In a statement released Thursday evening, organizers said, “Earlier today, a fire broke out in the Blue Zone of the COP30 venue in Belem. The fire department and UN security officers responded swiftly, and the fire was controlled in approximately six minutes. People were evacuated safely.”

They added, “Thirteen individuals were treated on site for smoke inhalation. Their condition is being monitored, and appropriate medical support has been provided.”

A follow-up statement said, “Following a safety assessment, we inform you that the site has been inspected and deemed safe by the Fire Department.”

Roughly 50,000 delegates traveled to Brazil to register for COP30.

The summit includes both formal discussions and planning sessions for future climate negotiations.

President Donald Trump did not attend the event and did not send an official U.S. delegation.

Trump Makes Major Move Against Minnesota Somalis in Wake of Massive Fraud Scandal
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Trump Makes Major Move Against Minnesota Somalis in Wake of Massive Fraud Scandal

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President Donald Trump announced Friday evening that he is ending deportation protections for Somalis living in Minnesota, stating the move is “effective immediately.”

In a post on Truth Social, the president said, “Minnesota, under Governor [Tim] Walz, is a hub of fraudulent money laundering activity,” before declaring, “I am, as President of the United States, hereby terminating, effective immediately, the Temporary Protected Status (TPS Program) for Somalis in Minnesota.”

The TPS program has allowed Somali nationals to live and work legally in the United States due to ongoing dangerous conditions in Somalia.

Minnesota has one of the largest Somali populations in the country, and the program has long been a central factor in the community’s presence in the state.

In his announcement, Trump alleged that “Somali gangs are terrorizing the people of that great State, and BILLIONS of Dollars are missing. Send them back to where they came from. It’s OVER! President DJT.”

His statement referenced several recent fraud cases in Minnesota, including the high-profile Feeding Our Future scheme, which involved hundreds of millions of dollars in embezzled COVID-19 funds.

The Feeding Our Future case has been the subject of ongoing state and federal scrutiny.

Multiple defendants have already been convicted or pleaded guilty in what authorities described as one of the largest pandemic-related fraud cases in the country.

Prosecutors said the scheme involved false claims for federal meal program reimbursements, with large amounts of money diverted from intended food assistance purposes.

The president’s announcement also followed the release of a new investigative report from the Manhattan Institute, a conservative policy organization.

The report was authored by Ryan Thorpe and Christopher F. Rufo, who said they uncovered a network of fraud tied to Minnesota’s Medicaid Housing Stabilization Services program, Feeding Our Future, and additional entities.

According to their findings, the alleged fraud involved millions of dollars in improperly obtained funds.

Thorpe and Rufo said federal counterterrorism sources confirmed that some of the stolen money was transferred to Somalia.

They reported that investigators believed the funds ultimately reached Al-Shabaab, a Somalia-based terrorist group.

The authors said their findings connected stolen U.S. taxpayer money to the foreign organization through transfers routed from Minnesota.

The fraud allegations described in the report come after several years of increased scrutiny surrounding nonprofits and organizations operating within Minnesota’s Somali community.

Prosecutors in the Feeding Our Future case said the scheme involved falsified documentation, fabricated meal counts, and coordinated efforts to divert federal money intended for pandemic assistance.

Those investigations remain ongoing, with additional cases expected to move forward.

Trump’s decision to end TPS protections marks a significant policy shift affecting thousands of Somali nationals in Minnesota.

As of Friday evening, federal agencies had not released additional information about the timeline for implementing the termination or how the decision will affect current TPS holders.

The Department of Homeland Security has previously overseen TPS renewals and expirations under various administrations, but Friday’s announcement reflected a direct directive from the president.

Nancy Pelosi Pushes Back After Michelle Obama Says America Isn’t Ready For Female President
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Nancy Pelosi Pushes Back After Michelle Obama Says America Isn’t Ready For Female President

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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday responded to recent comments by former first lady Michelle Obama, who said Americans are “not ready” to elect a woman president, as reported by Fox News.

Speaking with CNN’s Anderson Cooper, Pelosi questioned why a woman commander-in-chief would be unacceptable and pushed back on the idea that the public is unwilling to support female leadership in the Oval Office.

Sep 21, 2022; Washington, D.C., USA; House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during a memorial service for the late Queen Elizabeth II at Washington National Cathedral Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. Mandatory Credit: Josh Morgan-USA TODAY

When Cooper asked whether she agreed with Obama’s remarks, Pelosi said she respected the former first lady but disagreed with the conclusion.

“Well, I hope — I mean, I respect her and I know that view is one that we all are saddened by, but we — I think we have to change,” Pelosi said.

She added that throughout her career she has heard “every excuse in the book,” including claims that women could not serve as commander-in-chief. “Well, why not?” she asked. “‘Well, I served in the military.’ Well, OK. And so? So do women serve in the military.”

Pelosi said she believed the United States would have elected a woman president before ever seeing a woman serve as speaker of the House.

She noted that becoming speaker was not a role she had set out to pursue. Cooper asked why she thought a female president might have come first, and Pelosi said she believed the American public was more open to the idea of a woman in the Oval Office.

“Just the thought of it is so exciting and the message it sends to the world,” she said. She added that the House of Representatives had remained “male-dominated for hundreds of years,” and recalled resistance when she first ran for party leadership.

“They said, ‘Who said she could run?’” she told Cooper. Pelosi recalled her own response:

“Oh, poor babies. I’m not waiting for you to tell me I can run.”

Pelosi also said there is a “pecking order” among men in Washington who feel entitled to certain positions in government, adding that this dynamic “still exists really on the Republican side.”

She said younger women frequently tell her they aspire to become president. “Now, people say to me, kids say to me, students, they say, ‘It’s nice you were speaker, but I’m going to be president,’” Pelosi said. “I said, ‘Well, I certainly hope so.’”

Obama made her comments on Nov. 14 during an event at the Brooklyn Academy of Music while promoting her new book, “The Look.” Addressing a crowd of women, she said Americans are “not ready” to elect a woman to the White House, citing Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss to President Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

“As we saw in this past election, sadly, we ain’t ready,” Obama said. She added, “Don’t even look at me about running, because you all are lying. You’re not ready for a woman. You are not.”

RALEIGH – OCTOBER 4: FLOTUS, Michelle Obama, speaking to students at NC State University. Other speakers were former governor Jim Hunt and Deborah Ross, on October 4th, 2016 in Raleigh, USA.

Obama also said she believes many men in the United States are not comfortable with a woman leading them. “You know, we’ve got a lot of growing up to do, and there’s still, sadly, a lot of men who do not feel like they can be led by a woman, and we saw it,” she said.

Democrats Melt Down After Trump Calls Out Lawmakers for ‘Seditious Behavior’
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Democrats Melt Down After Trump Calls Out Lawmakers for ‘Seditious Behavior’

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Congressional Democratic leaders issued warnings Thursday after President Donald Trump posted several messages on Truth Social accusing a group of Democratic senators and representatives of “sedition.”

The posts referenced a viral video in which six Democratic lawmakers urged members of the military and intelligence community to reject “illegal” orders from superiors.

President Trump wrote that the video was “really bad, and Dangerous to our Country.”

He added, “Their words cannot be allowed to stand. SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR FROM TRAITORS!!! LOCK THEM UP??? President DJT.”

In a subsequent post, he wrote, “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!”

He also reposted another user who wrote, “HANG THEM GEORGE WASHINGTON WOULD.”

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., responded on the Senate floor.

He said President Trump was explicitly calling “for the execution of elected officials. This is an outright threat, and it’s deadly serious.”

Schumer said, “Every time Donald Trump posts things like this, he makes political violence more likely.”

He continued, “When Donald Trump uses the language of execution and treason, some of his supporters may very well listen. He is lighting a match in a country soaked with political gasoline.”

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., issued a joint statement with House Democratic leadership.

They condemned what they called President Trump’s “disgusting and dangerous death threats against Members of Congress” and called on House Republicans to join them.

Jeffries said, “We have been in contact with the House Sergeant-at-Arms and the United States Capitol Police to ensure the safety of these Members and their families. Donald Trump must immediately delete these unhinged social media posts and recant his violent rhetoric before he gets someone killed.”

The video cited in President Trump’s posts featured Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., and Reps. Maggie Goodlander, D-N.H., Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., Jason Crow, D-Colo., and Chris Deluzio, D-Pa.

In the video, the lawmakers called on military personnel to refuse to follow unlawful orders.

Republicans and officials in the Trump administration criticized the video and asked the lawmakers to specify what they considered to be unlawful directives.

The video circulated as lawmakers questioned the legality of President Trump’s authorization of strikes on alleged drug-smuggling vessels in the Caribbean.

It also followed the administration’s decision to deploy National Guard personnel to several major cities.

The exchange occurred during a period of heightened concern about political violence.

There have been two attempted assassinations of President Trump, as well as the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.

Threats against members of Congress have also increased over the last several years.

Oklahoma Teen Survives Brutal Stabbing by Obsessed Former Co-Worker
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Oklahoma Teen Survives Brutal Stabbing by Obsessed Former Co-Worker

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An 18-year-old Oklahoma girl is recovering after surviving a violent stabbing outside her home early Saturday morning, an attack authorities say was carried out by an “obsessed” former coworker, as reported by The New York Post.

The incident occurred around 1:10 a.m. at a residence in rural Earlsboro, according to the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies said Ronaldo Zavala, 24, allegedly approached the teen as she was about to enter her home. Without warning, Zavala reportedly stabbed her 14 times in the neck and wrist.

A man identified by local outlets as the victim’s brother intervened, fighting off the attacker and sustaining minor stab wounds in the process.

The children’s mother told 911 dispatchers she awoke to screams on the porch. In a call obtained by WHSV, she said, “Someone with a ski mask came up to my daughter on the porch. She was eating a burger, and what did he do? He started stabbing her, and he said he was so sorry.”

She added:

“He said, ‘I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I’m sorry,’ and he started stabbing her.”

Zavala fled the scene before deputies arrived. The teen was transported to a hospital and remains in critical but stable condition, authorities said.

Her brother was treated for minor injuries and is being credited with preventing further harm. “He saved his sister’s life,” Capt. Jared Strand of the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office told local media.

Investigators quickly identified Zavala as a suspect. A search warrant executed at his home uncovered evidence that deputies said directly links him to the attack.

Zavala was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and battery, along with assault and battery while masked or disguised. Officials said additional charges are expected as the investigation continues.

According to authorities, Zavala and the teen previously worked together at a local movie theater where the alleged stalking began. Strand said Zavala had become “obsessed” with the girl despite her lack of interest.

“He was just obsessed with this female. She had no interest whatsoever, and it just drove him to the brink of committing this crime,” Strand said. He added that Zavala sent unsolicited DoorDash orders and unwanted gifts to the teen prior to the attack.

The victim had previously filed a complaint about Zavala, and he was subsequently fired from the theater, News9 reported.

Authorities urged the public to report stalking behavior early, even when it may not appear threatening. “Anything like this, please report it to us immediately,” Strand said.

“Even though it may appear not to be a big deal, and it’s someone who may have a crush on you or whatever it is, call us so we can take an information report so we have all this information documented.”

The investigation remains ongoing.

Trump Fires Back at ABC Reporter During High-Profile Meeting With Saudi Crown Prince
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Trump Fires Back at ABC Reporter During High-Profile Meeting With Saudi Crown Prince

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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, where the president said the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia plans to invest $1 trillion in the United States.

The meeting included discussions on U.S.–Saudi relations, defense cooperation, and regional security.

During the Oval Office portion of the visit, Trump addressed questions from reporters about the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

“A lot of people didn’t like” Khashoggi, Trump said when asked about the matter.

The Biden-Harris administration released a report in 2021 stating that the crown prince approved an operation to “capture or kill” Khashoggi.

Saudi officials rejected the report, calling it a “negative, false and unacceptable assessment.”

MBS responded to questions during the meeting.

“About the journalist, it’s really painful to hear anyone losing his life for no real purpose or not in a legal way,” he said.

“And it’s been painful for us in Saudi Arabia. We did all the right steps of investigation, et cetera, in Saudi Arabia. And we’ve improved our system to be sure that nothing happened like that.”

ABC News correspondent Mary Bruce questioned Trump about whether his family’s business ties to Saudi Arabia constituted a conflict of interest.

The president criticized the network.

“People are wise to your hoax,” Trump said.

“Your crappy company is one of the perpetrators. And I’ll tell you something, I think the license should be taken away from ABC because your news is so fake and is so wrong. And we have a great commissioner, a chairman, who should look at that.”

Trump added that he no longer manages the Trump Organization and does not participate in overseas business decisions.

At a State Dinner later that evening, Trump announced that Saudi Arabia has been formally designated a major non-NATO ally.

The president also said the kingdom will purchase F-35 fighter jets as part of ongoing defense cooperation between the two countries.

Elon Musk was among the guests observed at the dinner.

During the visit, Trump showed the crown prince the Biden autopen portrait displayed on the Presidential Wall of Fame.

The White House said the $1 trillion Saudi commitment reflects long-term investment planning between the two countries.

Epstein Records Set for Unsealing as Democrats Push Last-Minute Conspiracy Claims
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Epstein Records Set for Unsealing as Democrats Push Last-Minute Conspiracy Claims

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Both chambers of Congress have approved legislation to release all files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender and New York financier who died in federal custody.

The House passed the measure 427-1, and the Senate approved it unanimously.

President Donald Trump said over the weekend that he supports full disclosure.

The bill grants Attorney General Pam Bondi authority to redact or withhold information that could endanger national security or interfere with ongoing federal investigations.

The scope of the files and the high-profile individuals associated with Epstein have been central to the debate surrounding the release.

Lawmakers have noted that a process is required to prevent defamation, and that being named in the files does not indicate involvement in criminal activity.

The issue has been a point of political focus since the investigation into Epstein gained renewed attention.

Some Democrats have circulated allegations that federal agents removed Trump’s name from the documents prior to their release.

The claims were made as debate continued over the expected scope of disclosure and the individuals likely to be referenced in the material.

The release of the files is expected to include information involving multiple public figures.

Lawmakers have pointed to previous incidents involving communications connected to Epstein.

Del. Stacey Plaskett of the Virgin Islands exchanged text messages with Epstein in 2019 during a hearing with former Trump attorney Michael Cohen.

During that hearing, Epstein sent her suggested questions.

Plaskett had previously supported tax benefits that affected Epstein’s operations in the Virgin Islands.

The order to release the files follows years of congressional interest in records associated with Epstein, whose criminal case involved charges of sex trafficking.

The newly approved legislation sets out the process for handling the documents and outlines the attorney general’s authority regarding redactions and national security concerns.

ICE Arrests Nearly 3,600 Criminal Illegal Aliens in One City During Shutdown
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ICE Arrests Nearly 3,600 Criminal Illegal Aliens in One City During Shutdown

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Federal immigration authorities have carried out a series of large-scale enforcement actions across several states in recent weeks, with officials reporting thousands of arrests tied to a nationwide focus on criminal illegal aliens, trafficking networks, and cartel-linked activity.

The operations follow President Donald Trump’s directives prioritizing offenders connected to narco-terrorism, child exploitation, and organized criminal networks.

In Houston, Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported nearly 3,600 arrests in a single coordinated operation.

According to ICE, the group included 51 individuals with child-sex offenses and 67 convicted sex offenders.

Officials tied the action to the administration’s renewed emphasis on targeting cartel supply chains and human trafficking infrastructure.

Authorities cited Houston’s longstanding role as a major distribution hub for both drugs and human trafficking.

The operation in Houston followed actions conducted the previous week in multiple regions.

Those actions included welfare-fraud raids that authorities said recovered more than 24,400 missing migrant children from trafficking and exploitation networks across several states.

Federal officials characterized those raids as part of the same broader enforcement campaign.

Other states reported coordinated activity as well.

In Florida, the Highway Patrol’s “Operation Criminal Return” resulted in the arrest of 230 criminal aliens.

State officials said the individuals included multiple child predators and sex offenders who were subsequently transferred to ICE for deportation.

Florida authorities reported more than 6,200 illegal aliens arrested statewide in recent weeks and turned over to federal officers.

Federal agents also conducted a concentrated effort in Charlotte, North Carolina, where 130 illegal migrants were arrested over a single weekend.

According to officials, many of those taken into custody had prior criminal histories involving assaults, DUIs, larcenies, and hit-and-runs.

CBP Charlotte Area Port Director Gregory Bovino said, “We do expect that number to go up a lot,” noting that nearly 100 arrests occurred within hours of the operation’s launch.

Officials said the rapid pace of enforcement created a visible deterrent effect in surrounding neighborhoods.

Border Czar Tom Homan responded to criticism from Rep. Alma Adams of North Carolina following the arrests in her district.

Adams had raised concerns after agents removed individuals described by authorities as convicted child rapists and murderers.

“She can dislike it all she wants… You’d think she’d be hand-in-hand with us, thanking President Trump for focusing on the worst of the worst — child rapists and murderers,” Homan said.

He added that Adams “needs to understand we’re enforcing the law. I mean, what other federal agency does she think should NOT enforce laws? We’re taking public safety threats out of her community every day, which makes her community safer. We’d like her to be a partner, but she doesn’t want it.”

Federal officials described the recent actions as part of a coordinated national strategy involving partnerships between federal agencies and state law enforcement in jurisdictions seeking additional support.

Authorities said the effort specifically targets individuals connected to trafficking, cartel activity, and prior criminal convictions.

Operations in Houston, Florida, and Charlotte mark the latest steps in what officials described as a continuing initiative.

Federal authorities reported that additional actions are expected as agencies pursue cases linked to broader trafficking and criminal networks identified in recent investigations.

White House Drops Hammer on Democrats Over Epstein Ties
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White House Drops Hammer on Democrats Over Epstein Ties

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The White House released a public statement questioning Democrats’ handling of the Epstein files and highlighting past associations between Democratic officials, donors, and Jeffrey Epstein.

The statement opened with a quote from President Trump: “House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we have nothing to hide, and it’s time to move on from this Democrat Hoax perpetrated by Radical Left Lunatics to deflect from the Great Success of the Republican Party.”

Following the president’s remarks, the White House asked, “Why haven’t Democrats shown the same transparency — and what else are they hiding?”

The statement then listed a series of questions regarding interactions between Democratic figures and Epstein.

The first set of questions focused on Del. Stacey Plaskett of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The White House wrote, “Why aren’t Democrats talking about the fact that Del. Stacey Plaskett (D-U.S. Virgin Islands) solicited (and was given) $30,000 from Epstein for the DCCC after he was already a convicted sex offender? Or the fact that Plaskett herself accepted maxed out donations from Epstein for her own campaign? Or the fact that the wife of the former Democrat governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands told Epstein ‘we would have a friend in Stacey’ if he made said donations? Or the fact that Plaskett was literally texting Epstein during a committee hearing?”

The White House then turned to former President Bill Clinton.

Reports have stated that Clinton traveled on Epstein’s aircraft 26 times.

The statement noted that one of Epstein’s victims said she saw Clinton on Epstein’s island with two young women and that her account was corroborated by a former top aide to Clinton.

The Clinton Foundation had previously stated that Clinton took four trips on Epstein’s plane, while flight records listed more.

Another question raised in the statement concerned Larry Summers.

The White House wrote, “Why aren’t Democrats talking about the ‘long relationship’ and storied friendship that Larry Summers — ex-Harvard President, Clinton Treasury Secretary, and prominent Democrat — had with Epstein, who described himself as Summers’ ‘wing man’?”

The statement also referenced media and donor figures who continued to meet with Epstein after his 2008 conviction.

It cited Katie Couric’s attendance at a dinner at Epstein’s residence, a gathering held after he had served jail time.

The dinner was described as being in honor of Prince Andrew.

The White House mentioned Democratic donor Reid Hoffman, noting reports that he visited Epstein’s island, attended a dinner with him, and planned to stay at his New York residence.

Another question addressed financial donations.

The statement said, “Why aren’t Democrats talking about the fact that the Democrat National Committee refused to return $32,000 in donations from Epstein?”

It added that former DNC chairman Don Fowler responded to questions about returning the funds by saying, “Are you nuts?”

The final question referenced author Michael Wolff.

The White House asked, “Why aren’t Democrats talking about the fact that Michael Wolff ‘encouraged Jeffrey Epstein to blackmail then-presidential candidate Donald Trump — insisting the convicted pedophile could generate a ‘debt’ from him’?”

The statement concluded by saying, “It’s time for Democrats to answer for their longstanding ties to Epstein. Then, we can get back to what matters to the American people.”

The White House said Democrats have remained quiet on these issues while selectively releasing material related to Epstein.

The release marks one of the administration’s most direct responses to ongoing debate surrounding Epstein records and the calls for full disclosure.

Republicans in the House have discussed additional measures that would pertain to the release of Epstein-related documents, and President Trump has reiterated his support for making the files public.


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