Flotsam and Jetsam - Democrats Still Beating the Dead Epstein Horse

The Schumer Schutdown is already fading from the news, as the Democrats and the media (but I redund) keep beating the dead Jeffrey Epstein horse. Matt Margolis at PJM sees the Democrats Forced to Delete Another False Claim About Trump and Epstein. "The allegation came from a Nov. 23, 2017, email where Epstein mentioned that "david fizel, hanson, trump" would be at his Thanksgiving gathering. That single email was all the evidence the left needed to run with a story, posting with confidence and conviction that the smoking gun had been found! Trump spent his first Thanksgiving as president with Epstein, and somehow, no one knew about it. It’s absurd on his face, and it took seconds to disprove. Yet, that didn’t stop the Democratic Party from claiming on X that “Documents show Donald Trump spent Thanksgiving with Jeffrey Epstein in 2017. At the time, Trump was already president, and Epstein was already a convicted sex offender.”" Greg Price @greg_price11, "BREAKING: The Democrats deleted their post claiming that President Trump spent Thanksgiving with Epstein in 2017. Probably because it’s an easily disprovable lie and the attempts to connect President Trump to Epstein’s crimes are a giant hoax. At Althouse "WTF is going on here with Michael Wolff giving PR strategy to Jeffrey Epstein?" "Said the podcaster Brian Reed, quoted by The Guardian in "Blurred lines: how Michael Wolff aspired to be part of elite circles he wrote about/The writer who features prominently in newly released Jeffrey Epstein emails has achieved extraordinary access but faced questions about his journalistic ethics,"" and "The newly released documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate show that the convicted sex offender texted with a Democratic member of Congress...", ""... during a congressional hearing with Michael Cohen, and that those text messages may have influenced the congresswoman’s questions of Cohen, President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney and fixer. In the texts, Epstein appeared to be watching the February 2019 hearing in real time...." From "Epstein texted with House Democrat during Cohen hearing, documents show/Newly released documents from the convicted sex offender’s estate include text messages from him that appear to influence the lawmaker’s questions to Trump’s personal attorney at a 2019 congressional hearing"" Scott Jennings @ScottJenningsKY, "So Epstein was being counseled by The NY Times and was coaching Democratic members of Congress. Got it." Quote The Washington Post @washingtonpost, "Breaking news: Newly released documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate show that he appeared to be texting a member of Congress during a congressional hearing investigating Donald Trump, and that those texts may have influenced the lawmaker’s questions. https://wapo.st/4o1ciGu" At Twitchy, Vince Foster You Say? Dem-Released Epstein Files Just Dropped a 'Naughty' BOMBSHELL on Hillary Clinton. An Epstein e-mail alleges Hillary was having an affair with Vince Foster, who, as you might remember, committed Arkancide during the Whitewater scandal. Hat Hair's Dave Strom sees Democrats Now Bragging That They Agree With Jeffrey Epstein: Democrats @TheDemocrats, "BREAKING: Newly released emails show Jeffrey Epstein thought Trump was one of the worst people he knew, with “not one decent cell in his body.” He went on to describe Trump with one word: “Dangerous.”" Fox reports Trump to ask DOJ to investigate Epstein ties to Democrats, banks, "Investigation targets Bill Clinton, Larry Summers, Reid Hoffman and JPMorgan Chase's ties to the late disgraced financier." Atop Da Hill MT Greene: Trump making ‘huge miscalculation’ on Epstein. Sister Toldja at RedState reports Donald Trump Takes Back Endorsement of Marjorie Taylor Greene, Does Not Hold Back on Reasons Why "all I see “Wacky” Marjorie do is COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN! From Shipwreckedcrew, The Ridiculous, Dishonest, and Outrageous "Reporting" by the NYT About Epstein Banking Records From JP Morgan Chase. "Are journalists stupid or are they simply dishonest in ignoring language in government records when the language -- or the absence of language -- undercuts the sensationalism of the story?" Enjoy the healing power of "and."

Jim Geraghty at NRO, Why Furious Progressives Probably Can’t Do Anything About Chuck Schumer. "One problem for Democrats is that just about everybody in their current Senate leadership is similarly old and uninspiring." At PJM, VodkaPundit cites INSIDERS: Chuck Schumer to Retire in 2028. Stay home and learn how to grill burgers. Matt Vespa hears a C-SPAN Caller Absolutely Blew Up This Dem Rep's Narrative About the Shutdown. At ET, Full SNAP Benefits to Be Restored by Monday, Agriculture Secretary Says. "Rollins said states are responsible for distributing the restored benefits through their own systems." Chips and soda manufacturers rejoice. VodkaPundit at Insty, “I’M FROM THE GOVERNMENT, AND I’M HERE TO HELP.” Wolfways @Wolfways44, "Government subsidies for health care increased 670% in just 11 years. • From $18 Billion in 2014 to $138 Billion in 2025. • Insurers make 350% more profit per ACA patient in 2025 than in 2014. • At the same time insurance companies saw profits skyrocket 230+%."

At WaT, Trump rolls back tariffs on grocery items, and critics say it’s an admission tariffs raise prices. "The order covers a wide range of agricultural products, including beef, tomatoes, coffee and bananas." I have no problem with him removing tariffs on things we can't grow enough of. Coffee in particular. Although Hawaii has a coffee industry, it's nowhere near large enough to support to support our coffee habit. And it's ridiculously expensive, and not worth the extra cost IMHO. Hat Hair's John Sexton discourses on Bananas, Coffee and Affordability. It's a small plus for the bottom line.

Driscoll at Insty is shocked, shocked that GAMBLING DISCOVERED IN RICK’S CAFÉ: Corruption Is Slowly Engulfing Zelensky and His Allies. "Kyiv is keen to speed up EU accession talks and is preparing to bring top European leaders together to show force against those blocking the move. But the case of these opponents is growing stronger as more and more reports emerge about possible corruption within Volodymyr Zelensky’s administration. Justice Minister German Galushchenko was suspended from his post on Wednesday morning amid a corruption investigation into the country’s energy sector. This was just two days after anti-corruption agencies announced their probe into a “large-scale” corruption scheme in the country’s energy sector, which is said to have taken place while Galushchenko was energy minister. The investigation is linked to money laundering of as much as $100 million (€86.4 million) through an office in Kyiv. No word yet if the big guy got his ten percent, or when Zelensky, that paragon of democracy, will allow elections and open media again." Sundance at CTH, Prime Minister Viktor Orban Publicly Calls Out the Ukraine Corruption and Western Money Laundering Operation. They inherited the system of corruption from Russia when they split. Without a major purge, it won't go away.

Misty Severi at JTN reports Hegseth creates SOUTHCOM-based Operation Southern Spear. "Hegseth said the new mission is being led by Joint Task Force Southern Spear and the U.S. Southern Command to defend the United States, remove narco-terrorists from the "hemisphere," and protect Americans from the flow of illicit drugs." At Am Mind looks at How Pete Hegseth Is Strengthening America’s Military.

At OTP, Baristas Of The World Unite: Mamdani Calls For Starbucks Boycott. From Am Spec, Mayor Mamdani: A Victory for Champagne Socialism "The revolution begins not in the factories and ghettos, but among a clique of overly zealous intellectuals." Hat Hair's Dave Strom predicts Seattle's New Socialist Mayor Will Be Worse Than Mamdani. She starts with a lower baseline. And Beege Welborn hears Hochul Thinking of Drinking the Socialist Hemlock. 

Shipwreckedcrew sees possible Trouble For Gavin Newsom? DOJ Indicts His Former Chief Of Staff In Scheme To Embezzle Campaign Funds and Tax Fraud "An investigation begun by Biden DOJ holds the potential for a major scandal at the top of the Democrat Party in California." Dave Strom watches Gavin Newsom Do the Climate Change Hustle, Libs of TikTok @libsoftiktok, "Gavin Newsom blames the Pacific Palisades not being rebuilt yet after the devastating fires, on climate change." From Twitchy, Thanks! LOL! Newsom Press Office's Hate-Meme Accidentally Makes JD Vance Look Even COOLER (Watch). John Sexton sees a Poll Suggesting the Platner Campaign Is in Trouble. Between the Nazi tattoo and calling rural Mainiacs stupid racists, I can see why. The Victory Girls sees Schlossberg: Camelot Nepo Baby’s Ticket To Ride. From the Free Bacon, Kennedy Heir and House Candidate Jack Schlossberg Performed Nazi Salute in Since-Deleted Swipe at Elon Musk, "The January video was likely intended to mock Elon Musk, whose critics alleged that he performed the same salute during a rally that month." Teri Christoph at RedState demonstrates He's Still the Boss: Youngkin's Blistering Response to Spanberger After Gov.-Elect's Attempted Power Grab.

Jeff Charles at TownHall thinks Is the Biden-Obama Bromance Over? It was always a marriage of convenience, not love. Stephen L. Miller @redsteeze, "Amazing. A 250 year-old democracy has still not reached Michelle Obama's lofty personal standards We continue to disappoint her." Quote TMZ @TMZ, "Michelle Obama says she's not making a run at the White House until the country grows up a bit. http://tmz.me/WR2NK7m/" We are not worthy! Dave Strom says Hunter Biden Can't Help Being a Disgusting, Degenerate Douchebag, it's in his genes. 

At PJM Vicky Taft has another chapter in West Coast, Messed Coast™ — Nancy Pelosi Is the Avatar of Everything Wrong With California and Stephen Kruiser thinks Dems Need a Permanent Time-Out for Their Childish Anti-Trump Antics. They need their mouths washed out with soap. Man, that tasted terrible.

Shipwreckedcrew sees Appellate Subversion Of The Trump Administration -- 9th Circuit Clears The Way For Oregon Judge To Again Rule Against Use The National Guard. "Judge Immergut in Portland is no longer constricted by the panel's opinion that was so critical of her decision-making in imposing a Temporary Restraining Order." Greg Piper at JTN, Appeals court reinstates lawsuit against Oregon for forcing pro-life group into abortion plan "Oregon Right to Life's challenge must be reviewed in light of Supreme Court precedent against requiring "proselytization" to qualify for religious protections, Trump and Obama nominees say. State denied exemption based on "traditional Judeo-Christian beliefs."" From Drew Berquist, Biden-Appointed Judge Orders Bond Release for Over 600 Illegal Aliens in Chicago Sweep. Beege Welborn, NJ Congresswoman Informed There Are Hissy Fit Limits to Congressional Immunity. From Da Caller, Georgia Judge Drops Three Of Trump’s Charges In Election Interference Case. 

From WokeSpy, New Docs Expose Jack Smith’s Direct Connection to Russia Collusion, Clinton Cover Up. Ace, DOJ Wingmen of Trump's Persecutor Jack Smith Shut Down An Investigation Into the Fraudulent Funding for Hillary Clinton's Russiagate Op, "You don't say. It's almost as if they're one big criminal gang." TNP, NEW: Biden’s Bastard, Jack Smith, Tried to Spy on Speaker of the House in Arctic Frost Probe. Misty at JTN hears Lindsey Graham warns he will sue DOJ for $500K over phone records scandal under new Senate provision "House Republicans have threatened to repeal the provision through a stand-alone measure next week, and Florida GOP Rep. Greg Steube reportedly said he voted no on the Senate-to-House measure over the provision." Too bad it can't come out of Garland and Smith's pocketses. At Da Fed, Mike Davis argues Evidence Contradicts Comey’s Claim That His Indictment Is Purely Political.

Ace, Federal "Manhunt" Underway to Capture the Democrat Activist Who Stormed Into Trump Attorney Alina Habba's Office and Wrecked the Place with a Baseball Bat "In this House, we believe in supporting political violence." Fox, FBI arrests suspect in attack on US Attorney Alina Habba's office, "A federal arrest warrant was issued for Keith Michael Lisa." Sauron's Eye, Suspect accused of ransacking Alina Habba's office in custody, Bondi says. Misty, who seems to do most of the work at JTN hears Jim Jordan opens probe into Virginia prosecutor allegedly ignoring threats against Stephen Miller, "Jordan highlighted allegations that left-wing activist Barbara Wien potentially violated state and federal anti-doxing laws by posting flyers in Arlington, Virginia, last month that depicted Miller's face and address." Also from Ace, For the First Time, the US State Department Designates Antifa a Foreign Terrorist Organization "Before the headline, I want to mention a story I failed to cover when it was still fresh: The Antifa attacks on a TPUSA event at Berkeley. You can tell a Democrat doesn't control the White House because federal law enforcement is actually investigating the terrorist attack on a peaceful congregation of people." From OTP, Tucker Carlson Claims Wannabe Trump Assassin Tied To Foreign Terror Group. "During the final phase in 2020 of Crook’s YouTube commenting, the shooter began interacting with a suspicious user ‘Willy_Tepes’ who appeared to encourage Crooks to commit political violence. . . Carlson claims that Tepes’s name is listed on a foreign Antifa website connecting him to the Nordic Resistance Movement – a neo-Nazi group based in Scandinavia which has been designated a terrorist organization by the State Department.

Byron York at WaEx sees that After road deaths, Trump administration moves to stop California from issuing commercial driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants, but from Fox, Federal judge slams brakes on Trump admin rule limiting commercial driver's licenses for immigrants "Restrictions were announced after illegal immigrant allegedly caused fatal Florida crash killing 3 people." Buck Throckmorton wrote Ace's MORNING RANT: Uninsured Motorists, Illegal Aliens, and the Soaring Cost of Auto Insurance.

Oilfield Rando @Oilfield_Rando, "Biden showered half a billion dollars on @USCCB for resettling his foreign invasion force. Trump took office and stopped it, and now @USCCB is doing a PR campaign condemning Trump’s immigration policies. We all know what’s happening here." At Da Caller, ‘Maryland Man’ Democrats Rushed To Defend Called Human Smugglers At Least 500 Times, Docs Allege.

Rick Moran at PJM sees the BBC Issue a Humiliating Apology to Trump for Deliberately Biased Edit of His J6 Speech. Sorry, not sorry. It was an accident, trust us. CapX predicts The BBC’s arrogance will be its downfall. Ace, The BBC Apologizes to Trump for the Stitch-Up but Vows It Will Never Pay Him Compensation, "This is from the dodgy state media propaganda mill itself. So I wouldn't believe any of it."

A Driscolly post at Insty, YET ANOTHER HIGH QUALITY CHINESE IMPORT: DataRepublican (small r) @DataRepublican, "This is important." Quote, Natalie Clawson @NatalieforUtah, "Watch out Utah! The Dignity Index social credit score is coming. Utah is the pilot program for this scoring system rating one’s speech. It’s very Orwellian. This is one of greatest threats to our religious freedom (see # 2). And our freedom of speech. I have personally seen it being pushed in our schools, churches, universities, State PTA, State Bar Association and our government. It is aggressive indoctrination. And it’s everywhere (screenshots in comments)."

At Spiked, Stella O'Malley thinks The trans reckoning has arrived. "Future generations will not look kindly on those who betrayed the truth for comfort and career advancement." It's not here yet, but hopefully it's coming. From Fox, Transgender Air Force members sue Trump admin after losing retirement benefits "17 Air Force members who served 15 to 18 years say the military stripped retirement options after an initial approval." Fine, give them their retirements. 

Fox, Legal group accuses Virginia public school district of felony after hosting Dem political rally for free "Liberty Justice Center alleges Portsmouth Public Schools violated Virginia law."

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