Here is a brief recap of yesterday’s key developments:.
This all happened as I was trying to watch six hours of Epstein content from Saagar, Andrew Schulz, Tucker and Darryl Cooper with my ear buds in while at work!
1. Trump Says No To Epstein Special Prosecutor
“President Trump won’t recommend a special prosecutor in the Jeffrey Epstein case, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday.
Why it matters: The administration’s conclusion that there’s no evidence to suggest the disgraced financier was murdered or kept a “client list” sparked anger in the MAGA circles. Some, including Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) and far-right activist Laura Loomer, have suggested appointing a special counsel to the case. …
2. The WSJ Story on Trump and Epstein
WSJ:
“The letter bearing Trump’s name, which was reviewed by the Journal, is bawdy—like others in the album. It contains several lines of typewritten text framed by the outline of a naked woman, which appears to be hand-drawn with a heavy marker. A pair of small arcs denotes the woman’s breasts, and the future president’s signature is a squiggly “Donald” below her waist, mimicking pubic hair.
The letter concludes: “Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret.”
In an interview with the Journal on Tuesday evening, Trump denied writing the letter or drawing the picture. “This is not me. This is a fake thing. It’s a fake Wall Street Journal story,” he said. …”
3. Trump’s Meltdown on Truth Social
4. Trump Orders Bondi To Release Epstein Grand Jury Testimony
He wears orange, fake-tan makeup. He could dine on fine cuisine but prefers fast food and overcooked steaks. He doesn’t know that Liberians speak English. And he refers to himself in the third person. Who wrote this story?