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AOC (Original Post) dcmfox Aug 2025 OP
Check and mate. GreenWave Aug 2025 #1
II apologize but I can't resist a pun. Codifer Aug 2025 #32
Please don't apologize, we have to keep our sense of humor here. FadedMullet Aug 2025 #43
Ah yes. leftieNanner Aug 2025 #2
... SheltieLover Aug 2025 #3
Hasn't he learned? Don't mess with AOC! IzzaNuDay Aug 2025 #4
Why would it require her lawyers to access the Epstein files? Wiz Imp Aug 2025 #5
Wishful thinking. Gimpyknee Aug 2025 #10
Nope Torchlight Aug 2025 #12
It might or might not. But the mention of that may have enough to make him stop and think. ShazzieB Aug 2025 #18
If Trump were to sue AOC for defamation for calling him a rapist the lawsuit would get dismissed immediately Wiz Imp Aug 2025 #23
Good point. ShazzieB Aug 2025 #33
Agreed BaronChocula Aug 2025 #35
Is he or is he not a rapist? We'll, let's check the evidence paleotn Aug 2025 #20
see post 23. Wiz Imp Aug 2025 #24
Because in one of the grand jury depositions, theres apparently testimony that he raped a 13yo. Volaris Aug 2025 #21
False. Depositions are not allowed as part of grand jury testimony. Wiz Imp Aug 2025 #22
Im not sure if it was submitted to the grand jury, but it was in a deposition, Volaris Aug 2025 #34
Exactly Lokee11 Aug 2025 #29
No Epstein Files necessary. Wednesdays Aug 2025 #40
"BIMBO" BONDI popsdenver Aug 2025 #6
This is all part of his schtick: "I just need you to say you're investigating..." erronis Aug 2025 #7
"" AllaN01Bear Aug 2025 #8
I am doubtful this happened. Hornedfrog2000 Aug 2025 #9
It would be a totally frivolous lawsuit. Wiz Imp Aug 2025 #16
As of yet there's no hard evidence of any improprieties by Trump regarding Epstein, but he's sure acting like there is. Fil1957 Aug 2025 #11
Being both president and a rapist seems to result in a lot of tantrums Torchlight Aug 2025 #13
Kicked and recommended Uncle Joe Aug 2025 #14
Source please. TIA Celerity Aug 2025 #15
Good luck... TheProle Aug 2025 #25
More clickbait/engagement farming from this person. demmiblue Aug 2025 #26
AOC strikes again! flashman13 Aug 2025 #17
This message was self-deleted by its author DinahMoeHum Aug 2025 #19
UNREC... Stop posting misinformation/disinformation. n/t demmiblue Aug 2025 #27
De rec for trying to fob off satire as real news. Celerity Aug 2025 #28
Ain't the discovery process grand? patphil Aug 2025 #30
when exactly has it even slowed down that shitbag? thebigidea Aug 2025 #38
More fake news .... CloudWatcher Aug 2025 #31
This is most likely not a real story. 70sEraVet Aug 2025 #36
Exactly Emile Aug 2025 #37
you approve of bringing (and promoting) falsified - ( read 'fake' ) - 'news' to DU .. ?? stopdiggin Aug 2025 #39
It must be Beowulf42 Aug 2025 #41
the only thing I would question ... justsomeguy01 Aug 2025 #42
This message was self-deleted by its author jfz9580m Aug 2025 #44

Codifer

(1,213 posts)
32. II apologize but I can't resist a pun.
Wed Aug 6, 2025, 09:46 PM
Aug 2025

Could be termed "chick mate".

I know it is bad,, apologies.

ShazzieB

(23,064 posts)
18. It might or might not. But the mention of that may have enough to make him stop and think.
Wed Aug 6, 2025, 04:44 PM
Aug 2025

If Schlump were to sue AOC for defamation because she called him a rapist, the outcome would depend in large part on whether not he is, in fact, a rapist. In order to defend the truth of her statement, she would have reason to dig into a lot of things that he would not want dug into, including the Epstein files.

He threatens to sue people all the time, for all sorts of things, and even files lawsuits he never actually pursues. It's his knee-jerk reaction any time someone says something he doesn't like. It sounds like his lawyers delivered a much needed reminder that filing such a lawsuit would involve shining a light on things he very much wants kept in the dark, and that realization brought him up short.

Wiz Imp

(10,783 posts)
23. If Trump were to sue AOC for defamation for calling him a rapist the lawsuit would get dismissed immediately
Wed Aug 6, 2025, 06:29 PM
Aug 2025

because the Judge in the E. Jean Carroll case ruled that it was accurate to call Trump guilty of rape. Anything related to Epstein would never even come into play.

ShazzieB

(23,064 posts)
33. Good point.
Thu Aug 7, 2025, 12:00 AM
Aug 2025

But here's the thing. If his lawsuit against AOC did go to court, the E. Jean Carroll case would be rehashed in court and in the media, drawing a ton of public attention to something I am sure he would NOT want people to be reminded of. And even dismissal of the case based on the E. Jean Carroll verdict would involve publicity that would focus attention on it. Either possibility would be embarrassing and infuriating for him.

So I suspect that that whether AOC's lawyers would need to access those files is a moot point. We don't know the exact words his lawyers said to him, but maybe by bringing up the Epstein files and reminding him of something he very much would like people to forget about, they reminded him of the folly of drawing public attention to another thing he very much would like people to forget about.

BaronChocula

(4,958 posts)
35. Agreed
Thu Aug 7, 2025, 03:57 AM
Aug 2025

I don't think his reluctance to sue is based on the fact the case could be dismissed. He sued ABC into a settlement when Stephanopoulos said he was guilty of rape. He's clearly afraid of the discovery process, whether it's the Epstein Files or something else.

paleotn

(23,053 posts)
20. Is he or is he not a rapist? We'll, let's check the evidence
Wed Aug 6, 2025, 04:55 PM
Aug 2025

She’s referring to his association with Epstein, thus evidence in those investigations that either supports the claim or not are fair game.

Volaris

(11,843 posts)
21. Because in one of the grand jury depositions, theres apparently testimony that he raped a 13yo.
Wed Aug 6, 2025, 04:58 PM
Aug 2025

Wiz Imp

(10,783 posts)
22. False. Depositions are not allowed as part of grand jury testimony.
Wed Aug 6, 2025, 06:24 PM
Aug 2025

There were only 2 witnesses before Maxwell's grand jury. An FBI agent and a NYCPD Detective. Besides, the prosecutors would never present testimony before a grand jury that applied to anyone but the person they are seeking the indictment against.

Volaris

(11,843 posts)
34. Im not sure if it was submitted to the grand jury, but it was in a deposition,
Thu Aug 7, 2025, 01:18 AM
Aug 2025

It might have been for the original FL State case?
Thank you though, for the correction, I appreciate it

popsdenver

(2,781 posts)
6. "BIMBO" BONDI
Wed Aug 6, 2025, 03:26 PM
Aug 2025

just announced a Grand Jury investigation of Obama for some fictitious bullshit.......Maybe he should have accused Trump of being a rapist !!!!!!!!

erronis

(24,919 posts)
7. This is all part of his schtick: "I just need you to say you're investigating..."
Wed Aug 6, 2025, 03:32 PM
Aug 2025

It's not the facts of the matter, just that there's an "investigation".

trump remembers about 5-6 things from Cohn and he recycles these constantly.

 

Hornedfrog2000

(866 posts)
9. I am doubtful this happened.
Wed Aug 6, 2025, 03:38 PM
Aug 2025

Im assuming he knows very well how this works. It is his lifes work to sue everyone.

Wiz Imp

(10,783 posts)
16. It would be a totally frivolous lawsuit.
Wed Aug 6, 2025, 04:23 PM
Aug 2025

The judge in the E Jean Carroll case said Trump was guilty of rape, so there is no defamation, libel, slander or whatever he thinks he can sue her for. This would get thrown out 1 second after it's filed.

Fil1957

(963 posts)
11. As of yet there's no hard evidence of any improprieties by Trump regarding Epstein, but he's sure acting like there is.
Wed Aug 6, 2025, 04:04 PM
Aug 2025

Torchlight

(7,218 posts)
13. Being both president and a rapist seems to result in a lot of tantrums
Wed Aug 6, 2025, 04:09 PM
Aug 2025

Unsurprised he's still a cranky little fella.

demmiblue

(40,067 posts)
26. More clickbait/engagement farming from this person.
Wed Aug 6, 2025, 06:39 PM
Aug 2025

As far as I can tell, it originated (changed slightly) from this account on Threads:

The Halfway Post
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And, of course, people eat it up!

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CloudWatcher

(2,127 posts)
31. More fake news ....
Wed Aug 6, 2025, 09:00 PM
Aug 2025

Sigh, another meme without any evidence that it's not just made-up clickbait.

70sEraVet

(5,728 posts)
36. This is most likely not a real story.
Thu Aug 7, 2025, 08:14 AM
Aug 2025

But, it serves the purpose of keeping Trump's relationship with Epstein in the news, so I'm in favor of it!

stopdiggin

(15,823 posts)
39. you approve of bringing (and promoting) falsified - ( read 'fake' ) - 'news' to DU .. ??
Thu Aug 7, 2025, 10:46 AM
Aug 2025

Sorry, bud. Really, really have a problem there.
(regardless of whatever motivation or 'result' is used as justification)
Ends justify - and all that ...

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Always the option of labeling something as humor - satire - sarcasm ...
But, otherwise ... Please don't trash our website with your (knowingly) crappy nonsense !

Beowulf42

(317 posts)
41. It must be
Thu Aug 7, 2025, 12:35 PM
Aug 2025

a special Hell for the Mango Mussolini having to be surrounded by with these women who are so much smarter than he is. Who open their mouths and real sentences come out, like they are speaking truth to his lies. May Oden bless their lives.

justsomeguy01

(57 posts)
42. the only thing I would question ...
Thu Aug 7, 2025, 01:49 PM
Aug 2025

I am surprised that he has any lawyers that are competent and would push back against his craziness.

Response to dcmfox (Original post)

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