Let's talk about a million more files, Trump, and implications.... - Belle of the Ranch

Well, howdy there Internet people. It's Belle again. So, today we're going to talk about a million more files, Trump, and implications.

On Christmas Eve, the administration dropped the news that there could be a million more Epstein related files that they need to review, redact, and release eventually. DOJ said in a statement, "We will release the documents as soon as possible. Due to the mass volume of material, this process may take a few more weeks."

Congress was not happy. Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky, who was behind the law requiring the release, promised to keep the pressure up and posted, "DOJ did break the law by making illegal redactions and by missing the deadline."

Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York said, "A Christmas Eve news dump of a million more files only proves what we already know. Trump is engaging in a massive cover up. The question Americans deserve answered is simple. What are they hiding and why?"

Well, if the delay and the disclosure of new files upset Congress, Trump's post on the subject isn't going to make them feel better. Trump took to social media to say, "Now 1,000,000 more pages on Epstein are found. DOJ is being forced to spend all of its time on this Democrat inspired Hoax. When do they say NO MORE, and work on Election Fraud, etc. The Dems are the ones who worked with Epstein, not the Republicans. Release all of their names, embarrass them, and get back to helping our Country! The Radical Left doesn't want people talking about TRUMP & REPUBLICAN SUCCESS. only a long ago dead Jeffrey Epstein - Just another Witch Hunt!!!”

Trump seems to be forgetting that he campaigned on this and that his base is probably the most interested group. Seeing Trump call it a hoax isn't going to sit well. And a group that has been reading into every word Trump has said for years will certainly take a moment to wonder what he means by the Dems are the ones who worked with Epstein, not the Republicans. Release all of their names. embarrass them. Even non-conspiracy theory types would forgive believing the subtext of that is a directive to highlight Democrats and protect Republicans. This coming after documents, including flight logs and emails, suggests that Trump was a passenger on Epstein's plane far more often than his base knew, is creating another PR disaster for the administration.

Matthew Bartlett, a GOP strategist and former Trump appointee, complained about the messaging, saying, "It's just been confusing and compounding. It's perpetuated this news cycle, continues to give the White House and administration a massive headache of their own making, and I don't see any remedy anytime soon."

It's hard to argue with that. It's unlikely that any distractions Trump can cook up will shift the focus for long. Anyway, it's just a thought. Y'all have a good day.