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- New York Post
Miranda Devine: Trump wins the Epstein battle — as the left, media foolishly believe prez on the skids
If you listened to the rest of the media — both mainstream and social media — you would think Donald Trump was on the skids, that MAGA was at last turning on the president over the so-called Epstein Files. But nothing could be further from the truth, according to polling the president crowed about over the weekend and, also, according to history. Every single time his enemies count him out, Trump roars back with a vengeance. The latest effort last week to try to smear him as a sexual deviant and damage his marriage by tying him to child sex predator Jeffrey Epstein is a case in point. The Wall Street Journal story Thursday was tame by comparison to the lurid rumors and wishful thinking that ripped through Washington, DC, and newly anti-Trump Elon Musk's X all week. The story claimed Trump had contributed a letter to a leather-bound book created for Epstein's 50th birthday in 2003 by the pervert financier's gal pal Ghislaine Maxwell. The typewritten letter reportedly involved an imaginary conversation between Trump and Epstein that included the lines 'Enigmas never age' and 'Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret.' In its description of the letter, which it did not publish, the WSJ said there was also a doodle of a naked woman and Trump's signature. Trump denied writing the letter or drawing the picture, calling it 'FAKE,' before launching a $10 billion libel action. Trump said: 'These are not my words, not the way I talk.' Ditched 'creep' long ago I can't express my own views about the merits or otherwise of the story for legal reasons since The Post and the WSJ share the same parent company. But I can say it's a nothing burger. So what if Trump wrote the letter, or not? The date is 2003, five years before Epstein was convicted of prostituting a child and was registered as a sex offender, before the world found out what a monster he really was. It's no secret that Trump was chummy with Epstein in his heyday in Manhattan and Palm Beach, when the late pervert was a social-climbing financier throwing star-studded parties. Epstein was a fixture of elite East Coast social circles in the 1990s. It would be strange if Trump didn't know him. But the saga shows Trump in a good light because, years before Epstein's 2008 arrest and sweetheart plea deal, Trump banned him from his Mar-a-Lago club 'for being a creep,' says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. According to legal filings and a 2020 book by lawyer Bradley Edwards, who represented several Epstein victims, Trump threw out Epstein around 2004, for sexually assaulting the daughter of a friend and Mar-a-Lago member. The New York Times claims Trump and Epstein also fell out over business around the same time when they competed to buy a house in Palm Beach, forcing up the price and annoying Trump. Either way, there is no dispute that Trump cut ties with Epstein more than 20 years ago, which distinguishes him from other high-flying Epstein pals, such as Prince Andrew, former bank CEO Jes Staley and Bill Gates, who kept up the association even after Epstein was convicted. It was during Trump's first presidency that federal prosecutors came after Epstein again, charging him in July 2019 with sex trafficking and conspiracy to traffic minors for sex. One of the main prosecutors was none other than Maurene Comey, the daughter of notorious FBI Director James Comey, whom Trump had sacked two years earlier. James Comey is now in the crosshairs of the FBI, along with former CIA Director John Brennan, after current CIA Director John Ratcliffe referred them for criminal investigation two weeks ago over freshly declassified evidence that highlights their roles in the Russia collusion hoax. Maurene Comey was fired Wednesday, one day before the WSJ story was published, and one day after the White House was alerted to the story. She told colleagues in an email that her ouster was 'unexpected' and unexplained. Comey was also the lead prosecutor of Ghislaine Maxwell in 2021 over her role in Epstein's sex trafficking. According to the WSJ, the 'birthday book' Maxwell compiled was in the files examined by the DOJ during the investigations of Epstein and Maxwell. Every week, Post columnist Miranda Devine sits down for exclusive and candid conversations with the most influential disruptors in Washington. Subscribe here! There is no indication of anything more than a circumstantial link between Comey's ouster and the WSJ story, but the timing is intriguing. Like everything else with Epstein, people are inclined to see links where there are none. After the WSJ story broke Thursday, Trump asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to release 'any and all pertinent grand jury testimony, subject to court approval' that was gathered by New York federal prosecutors in 2019. But just because people associated with Epstein doesn't make them complicit in his crimes. The DOJ and FBI have said there is no 'Epstein client list,' as in a list of men to whom he pimped out underage girls. What does exist is Epstein's 'little black book,' bulging with 1,971 names, uncovered in 2009 when his butler tried to sell it. It has been the subject of intense reporting, but you can't judge the names guilty just because Epstein had their number. 'There are a lot of names associated with Epstein that had nothing to do with Epstein's conduct,' broadcaster Bill O'Reilly said last week, quoting Trump. 'They maybe had lunch with him or maybe had some correspondence. 'If that name gets out, those people are destroyed — because there's not going to be any context. The media doesn't care about context — so you can't do that.' Many of the now-adult victims of Epstein were cheated of their chance to confront their tormentor in court because he died in pretrial detention. But the judge allowed them to testify in the Manhattan federal courtroom where Epstein would have been tried, to tell the world what his sexual depravity meant. I was in that courtroom in August 2019 to witness this display of feminine courage as 17 young women lined up at a microphone, heads held high, to place their suffering on the record. Six others had their lawyers read out letters. Through tears and shaky voices, they told their stories so we would understand the toll of broken trust. 'I was nothing more than a teenage prostitute. I was his slave,' said one victim who was a 16-year-old virgin when she says Epstein raped her. The most outspoken victim, Virginia Giuffre, who reportedly committed suicide three months ago, told the court: 'Epstein did not act alone.' Get Miranda's latest take Sign up for Devine Online, the newsletter from Miranda Devine Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Want even more news? Check out more newsletters Giuffre, who fell prey to Epstein at 16, alleged she was 'passed around like a platter of fruit' to 'powerful men,' including Prince Andrew, who settled out of court after she sued him for sexual abuse. She accused other powerful men, but never Trump. In fact, in her 2015 memoir, she explicitly ruled out Trump. As much as the liberal media is salivating at the prospect of another Get-Trump pile-on, there is just nothing there. 'X is not reality' Meanwhile, the same media is ignoring the latest bombshell revelation in the Russiagate scandal unveiled last week by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, where the evidence of wrongdoing by President Barack Obama and his henchmen exists and is compelling. Trump is having the last laugh, anyway, as CNN pollster Harry Enten pointed out last week. 'If anything Donald Trump's approval rating has gone up since this whole Epstein saga started,' Enten said. 'He is at the apex or close to it in terms of his popularity [with Republicans], Epstein Files complaints or not. Who knew Twitter and X are not reality.' It just goes to prove the noisiest loudmouths who claim to represent MAGA just represent themselves.
USA Today
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- USA Today
Missing 9-year-old girl found dead, police say 'no indication' of abduction
New York State Police said that a missing 9-year-old girl connected to an Amber Alert was found dead in Upstate New York. Melina Galanis Frattolin was found in Ticonderoga, New York, on Sunday,July 20, according to a statement from Trooper Stephanie O'Neil, a spokesperson for the State Police. The Warren County Sheriff's Office activated the Amber Alert system on Sunday for Frattolin, though the statement announcing her death said that "there is no indication that an abduction occurred." "As the case progressed, law enforcement identified inconsistencies in the father's account of events and the timeline he provided," O'Neil's statement reads. Authorities said earlier Sunday she was last seen in a white van on I-87 southbound near Exit 22 in Lake George, New York, at 9:40 p.m. ET on July 19. The statement identified her father Luciano Frattolin, 45, as the person who called 911 to report an abduction just before 10 p.m. ET Saturday night. More news: Florida Rep. Joe Casello dies following heart attack Investigation underway, more details to be released The Warren County Sheriff's Office has turned over the investigation, which remains ongoing, to the state police, according to the statement. A news conference is anticipated to be held on Monday, July 21. This is a developing story that has been updated with new information. Kathryn Palmer is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at kapalmer@ and on X @KathrynPlmr.
Newsweek
8 hours ago
- Newsweek
Jasmine Crockett Calls Trump 'Wannabe Hitler' Over Epstein Files
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Representative Jasmine Crockett, a Texas Democrat, delivered sharp criticism of her Republican colleagues during a Saturday afternoon MSNBC interview, accusing them of showing loyalty to what she called a "wannabe Hitler" in reference to President Donald Trump. The remarks came amid growing controversy over the Trump administration's handling of Jeffrey Epstein-related files. Newsweek reached out to the White House via email on Sunday for comment. Why It Matters Epstein, a convicted sex offender, died in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting further sex trafficking charges. The disgraced financier had well-documented connections to powerful figures, and his death has long prompted numerous conspiracy theories, particularly about a "client list" and the way in which he died. From lawmakers and attorneys to concerned voters, many say that full transparency is essential to restoring public trust and bringing clarity to one of the most high-profile criminal investigations in recent memory. The controversy has created fractures within Trump's own Make America Great Again (MAGA) base while highlighting broader questions about government transparency and executive accountability. What To Know During her Saturday MSNBC appearance on Alex Witt Reports, Crockett addressed Trump's reversal on releasing Epstein files after initially pledging transparency. The lawmaker predicted her Republican colleagues would avoid taking decisive action on the matter, noting that several GOP lawmakers "just skipped a previous vote this week." Crockett suggested Republicans are deliberately protecting Trump from potentially damaging revelations because "they understand that it is most likely problematic for him as well as the MAGA brand." The Texas Democrat characterized Republican loyalty to Trump in stark terms, saying lawmakers want to "pledge their loyalty" to someone she described as a "wannabe Hitler." She expressed skepticism that Republicans would support any measures "that may harm them or their fearless leader." Meanwhile, Trump's frustration with critics became evident in his Saturday Truth Social post, where he announced instructing the DOJ to release grand jury testimony related to Epstein. However, he simultaneously dismissed demands for broader transparency, writing that "nothing will be good enough for the troublemakers and radical left lunatics making the request." The administration's handling has drawn criticism across party lines. Attorney General Pam Bondi previously claimed an Epstein client list was on her desk but now says no such list exists. The DOJ subsequently requested unsealing of grand jury transcripts related to Epstein and convicted British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, though critics argue this represents only a fraction of available evidence. Scrutiny intensified following a Wall Street Journal report about a birthday letter from Trump to Epstein containing suggestive content. Trump has since sued the newspaper and found Rupert Murdoch, seeking at least $10 billion in damages. What People Are Saying Rep. Jasmine Crockett during a Saturday MSNBC interview: "They want to show that they're loyal to this, you know, I don't even know what to call him," she continued. "I've called him so many things, but this wannabe Hitler for sure. They want to pledge their loyalty to him, and they know that he does not want this released." She continued: "I think they also are concerned about the damage that it may do. If he's trying to hide it, they understand that it is most likely problematic for him as well as the MAGA brand, as well the Republicans. So, I don't anticipate that they will be on board for doing anything that may harm them or their fearless leader." President Donald Trump called out the Wall Street Journal over its report on Friday, writing on Truth Social: "If there was a 'smoking gun' on Epstein, why didn't the Dems, who controlled the 'files' for four years, and had [then Attorney General Merrick] Garland and [former FBI Director James] Comey in charge, use it? BECAUSE THEY HAD NOTHING!!!" MAGA loyalist Laura Loomer said during a livestream last week: "Pam Bondi is a coward. She didn't even sign her name to the memo. This isn't transparency—it's a cover-up." Rep. Ralph Norman, a South Carolina Republican, told CNN: "I think that the American people need to see what's in there, and that's not hard to understand. Across the board, government's supposed to work for us. If there's nothing there, show the blank sheet." FBI Director Kash Patel on X last week: "The conspiracy theories just aren't true, never have been. It's an honor to serve the President of the United States @realDonaldTrump — and I'll continue to do so for as long as he calls on me." Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) arrives for the House Democratic leadership elections at the U.S. Capitol Nov. 19, 2024. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) arrives for the House Democratic leadership elections at the U.S. Capitol Nov. 19, 2024. Francis Chung/POLITICO via AP Images What Happens Next The release of grand jury information is expected to take weeks or possibly months, as legal teams review transcripts to determine what can be safely disclosed without exposing victims or sensitive details. Congressional Democrats are expected to continue pressing for comprehensive document release, though Crockett expressed skepticism about Republican cooperation.
