Source: CounterPunch
by Addison J Hosner
“By now, it would be hard to find an American who doesn’t know the name ‘Epstein,’ and most understand exactly what it means for President Trump. But despite the President’s best efforts to label the investigation around Epstein as a hoax, claims even his own party has refuted, or deflect attention by targeting late-night hosts and football teams, the American public is not falling for the misdirection. Even some of his most ardent supporters are calling foul. In my experience as an attorney, when someone is innocent, they rush to prove their innocence. You know what they don’t do? Deflect, delay, deny, dismiss, and discredit. Trump has done it all, contorting narratives and pointing fingers elsewhere instead of simply putting forth the pieces of evidence, in his direct control, no less, that would exonerate him of his involvement.” (08/14/25)
https://www.counterpunch.org/2025/08/14/trump-epstein-and-the-art-of-the-lie/