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Trump, Putin, and Epstein's Shadow
Trump, Putin, and Epstein’s Shadow
I believe Trump lives under the constant threat of exposure. Putin has the same kind of leverage over Trump that Epstein once held—because both have dirt on him.
Putin doesn’t care about Trump’s political ambitions, his rallies, or his MAGA circus. What he cares about is Ukraine, and he will not hesitate to use Trump’s secrets if Trump becomes more trouble than he’s worth.
Trump knows this. He knows precisely what Epstein had on him, and he knows Putin likely has it too. That’s why Trump bends to Putin’s will. If we, the American people, don’t stop Trump from interfering in global politics, Putin will do it for us—by exposing him without a moment’s hesitation.