THREAD: Donald Trump is threatening to sue the Lincoln Project again – this time because we’re telling the world about Trump’s close and personal relationship with the pedophile and convicted sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Trump is panicking because he sees the MAGA base turning against him.
The Lincoln Project’s TLDR response to the President of the United States: Go fuck yourself; We look forward to discovery and taking your deposition, as well as that of Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, and the 1000 FBI agents they used to review the Epstein materials.
From Lincoln Project Executive Director Jeff Timmer, “The Lincoln Project is not afraid and will not be bullied by a tyrant. Unlike some law firms, universities, and media companies, Trump’s bloviating, flaccid threat only makes us more determined to speak truth to power and defeat the Republican/MAGA cult. PS, Donald, release the Epstein Files and don’t forget to pay E. Jean Carrol for that sexual assault judgment.”
You can find Lincoln Project’s response and the initial letter from Trump’s lawyers here:
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Excerpts From The Response:
“First, it is necessary to point out that you not only cherry-picked a statement made by Wilson on a video shared via his Substack (the “Corrupt and Sick Pedophile Video”) and took it out of all context, but you have also misquoted him.”
“Neither Epstein nor Trump’s relationship with him is mentioned a single time in your letter. Such a deliberate oversight underscores the weakness in your argument. It is Trump’s long, documented relationship with Epstein, and Trump’s refusal to release documents related to the investigation of Epstein (the “Epstein Files”), has led to a myriad of beliefs, allegations, and outrage across the world, including in MAGA itself, over the past few months.“
“First, it is necessary to point out that you not only cherry-picked a statement made by Wilson on a video shared via his Substack (the “Corrupt and Sick Pedophile Video”) and took it out of all context, but you have also misquoted him.”
“Neither Epstein nor Trump’s relationship with him is mentioned a single time in your letter. Such a deliberate oversight underscores the weakness in your argument. It is Trump’s long, documented relationship with Epstein, and Trump’s refusal to release documents related to the investigation of Epstein (the “Epstein Files”), has led to a myriad of beliefs, allegations, and outrage across the world, including in MAGA itself, over the past few months.“
“Beyond the failure to release the Epstein Files, Trump’s own actions and statements, as reported by multiple different media sources over the course of decades, have provided adequate factual background to believe he is a pedophile.“
“We would like to make it clear that while Trump took the “L” on 34 felony counts rather than taking the stand in his own criminal defense trial, he will not have that option in any proceedings here. As you must be aware, in a civil case, Trump can only avoid depositions and testifying at trial if he either (1) asserts his Fifth Amendment rights in relation to a crime that would be disclosed, or (2) is too feeble and infirm to testify. In the first instance, his failure to testify would give rise to a negative inference against him, all but proving our case. In the second instance, it seems likely that Vice-President J.D. Vance would need to brush up on the 25th Amendment, in the event he has not already done so, as would seem prudent.”
“We would like to make it clear that while Trump took the “L” on 34 felony counts rather than taking the stand in his own criminal defense trial, he will not have that option in any proceedings here. As you must be aware, in a civil case, Trump can only avoid depositions and testifying at trial if he either (1) asserts his Fifth Amendment rights in relation to a crime that would be disclosed, or (2) is too feeble and infirm to testify. In the first instance, his failure to testify would give rise to a negative inference against him, all but proving our case. In the second instance, it seems likely that Vice-President J.D. Vance would need to brush up on the 25th Amendment, in the event he has not already done so, as would seem prudent.”
“To avoid such a protracted process for a man nearly 80 years old and so as to afford Trump the opportunity to provide our clients with the factual evidence that would be needed for them to fairly consider your request for a retraction, we propose the following:
Trump will order and ensure the release of the Epstein Files held by any executive agency, including the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and,
Trump will order and ensure the release of the Epstein Files held by any executive agency, including the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and,
Trump will appear on The Lincoln Project Podcast for an hour to explain why people should not believe he is a corrupt and sick pedophile; and,
After both conditions are met, the Corrupt and Sick Pedophile Video will be removed in the event that the information provided unexpectedly does not support the belief of some of Trump’s MAGA supporters that he is a pedophile; and,
The Lincoln Project will send Trump a taco at any location of his choosing. The choice of shell will be up to Trump, though we suggest a bowl since we have heard it is more heart healthy.”
After both conditions are met, the Corrupt and Sick Pedophile Video will be removed in the event that the information provided unexpectedly does not support the belief of some of Trump’s MAGA supporters that he is a pedophile; and,
The Lincoln Project will send Trump a taco at any location of his choosing. The choice of shell will be up to Trump, though we suggest a bowl since we have heard it is more heart healthy.”
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