Deputy US attorney general says victims want to be made whole' but that doesn't mean we can just create evidence'
Just a reminder that Todd Blanche was Trump's lead criminal defense lawyer before he made him Deputy AG.
-- Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) Feb 1, 2026 at 9:40 AM
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@#15 ... Epstein was a popular NYC socialite and people knew he was a total creep for decades. ...
From what I had seen in the NYC media, you could make a similar comment about Pres Trump back then. Except for the "popular" aspect."
From what I saw in the NYC print media back in the day, Pres Trump was avoided by the NYC elite.
Indeed, he seemed to be against them ...
Donald Trump: Soak The Rich (1999)
www.cbsnews.com
... Billionaire Donald Trump is offering an unusual economic plan. He would impose a one-time 14.5% tax on the rich, to get rid of the national debt and save Social Security for the middle classes. Seeking attention and credibility for his potential Reform party presidential campaign, the real estate tycoon proposed the tax plan Tuesday.
He said the one-time tax package would raise $5.7 trillion to erase the nation's debt and save $200 billion in annual interest payments. The $5.7 trillion is about two-thirds of the nation's gross domestic product, a figure sure to raise alarm bells on Wall Street.
Trump said he'd use the windfall to save Social Security and slash taxes for the middle class. He also said his own tax bill would be raised by at least $725 million
"It's a big hit for me, but I think it's worth it," Trump said in a telephone interview from his New York offices.
People and trusts valued at more than $10 million would be subject to the new tax. Trump, a longshot for the presidency, estimates his net worth at $5 billion. ...
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