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12. Epstein foolishly told Bannon around 2017 something to the effect that he was the only person who could take Trump down.

Tue Dec 23, 2025, 10:19 PM

23 hrs ago

Bannon got really chummy with Trump after that and the rest is history.

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You do know what we're drawing closer to? [View all] Aviation Pro Yesterday OP

I posted many months ago gab13by13 Yesterday #1

Someone did. Scrivener7 Yesterday #2

Do we call it Aviation Pro Yesterday #3

That's what Epstein's brother is saying. gab13by13 Yesterday #6

Makes me wonder if Trump pushed for the prosecution of Maxwell. Gaugamela Yesterday #7

Extra-Judicial Summary Execution. BurnDoubt 23 hrs ago #11

Why? Why did he get a non-prosecution agreement? AllyCat 22 hrs ago #18

And Maxwell knows it, she will keep her mouth shut. Bev54 Yesterday #5

Until she's rendered MOOT. BurnDoubt 23 hrs ago #14

I'm shocked! Shocked I say to see that the obvious is becoming clear. flashman13 23 hrs ago #8

I don't think Trump is any kind of mob boss Skittles 23 hrs ago #9

He sure acts like one. live love laugh 23 hrs ago #13

yeah well he tries acting like a president too Skittles 23 hrs ago #15

What kind of mob boss? I didn't know that there are different kinds. 😳 littlemissmartypants 23 hrs ago #17

People will do nearly anything for the right sum of money. paleotn 2 hrs ago #21

yes Skittles 1 hr ago #22

christmas WhiskeyGrinder 23 hrs ago #10

He certainly had a lot to gain, as did others. paleotn 1 hr ago #23