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ScratchCat

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12. I've tried to tell people the same thing

Reply to mtairyguy (Reply #8)

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 01:24 PM

11 hrs ago

I've believed all along Trump was going to use them to solicit bribes from people in the files. That was the entire reason to have Bondi and Patel stand there and make those comments about the list and whatnot.

I also wouldn't be surprised if Israel's involvement in the Epstein international blackmail and extortion scheme may be part of the reason behind this Iran strike.

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