Roman Smith
@romansmith.bsky.social
Explorer. Blue (just like my dress.) Despise MAGAts. Live in Hollywood, CA. romanscalifornia.com
They are more like Monty Python skits than serious WH business 🙄
November 13, 2025 at 7:31 AM
They are more like Monty Python skits than serious WH business 🙄
Keep a pair of sneakers in a *visible* place near your bed such that you see them all the time. In an emergency, you won't have to think about where they are
i live in sunny SoCal; I always have a pair of jeans, shirt, pair of sneakers, and jacket in my car. They are dedicated emergency items
i live in sunny SoCal; I always have a pair of jeans, shirt, pair of sneakers, and jacket in my car. They are dedicated emergency items
November 13, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Keep a pair of sneakers in a *visible* place near your bed such that you see them all the time. In an emergency, you won't have to think about where they are
i live in sunny SoCal; I always have a pair of jeans, shirt, pair of sneakers, and jacket in my car. They are dedicated emergency items
i live in sunny SoCal; I always have a pair of jeans, shirt, pair of sneakers, and jacket in my car. They are dedicated emergency items
Good fairy tale! 👍
November 13, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Good fairy tale! 👍
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (30/30)
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- JFK grandson Jack Schlossberg will run for Nadler's seat
- SCOTUS will hear Lisa Cook args Jan 21
- P47 has threatened to sue BBC for $1B+
- Kat Abughazaleh pleaded, 'Not Guilty' in fed court today
- John Brennan has been subpoenaed
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- JFK grandson Jack Schlossberg will run for Nadler's seat
- SCOTUS will hear Lisa Cook args Jan 21
- P47 has threatened to sue BBC for $1B+
- Kat Abughazaleh pleaded, 'Not Guilty' in fed court today
- John Brennan has been subpoenaed
November 13, 2025 at 4:59 AM
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (30/30)
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- JFK grandson Jack Schlossberg will run for Nadler's seat
- SCOTUS will hear Lisa Cook args Jan 21
- P47 has threatened to sue BBC for $1B+
- Kat Abughazaleh pleaded, 'Not Guilty' in fed court today
- John Brennan has been subpoenaed
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- JFK grandson Jack Schlossberg will run for Nadler's seat
- SCOTUS will hear Lisa Cook args Jan 21
- P47 has threatened to sue BBC for $1B+
- Kat Abughazaleh pleaded, 'Not Guilty' in fed court today
- John Brennan has been subpoenaed
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (29/30)
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- House convened after 53-day vacation
- House voted to reopen govt; P47 signed it
JD Vance
- commented on ibuprofen
- 'useless medication'
- not, 'necessary, safe and effective'
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- House convened after 53-day vacation
- House voted to reopen govt; P47 signed it
JD Vance
- commented on ibuprofen
- 'useless medication'
- not, 'necessary, safe and effective'
November 13, 2025 at 4:58 AM
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (29/30)
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- House convened after 53-day vacation
- House voted to reopen govt; P47 signed it
JD Vance
- commented on ibuprofen
- 'useless medication'
- not, 'necessary, safe and effective'
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- House convened after 53-day vacation
- House voted to reopen govt; P47 signed it
JD Vance
- commented on ibuprofen
- 'useless medication'
- not, 'necessary, safe and effective'
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (28/30)
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Sandwich Guy
- found, 'Not Guilty' of assault last week
- jurors took seven hours over two days to decide
- initially, was 10-2 in favor of Sandwich Guy
- no pressure applied; two holdouts switched their votes
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Sandwich Guy
- found, 'Not Guilty' of assault last week
- jurors took seven hours over two days to decide
- initially, was 10-2 in favor of Sandwich Guy
- no pressure applied; two holdouts switched their votes
November 13, 2025 at 4:57 AM
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (28/30)
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Sandwich Guy
- found, 'Not Guilty' of assault last week
- jurors took seven hours over two days to decide
- initially, was 10-2 in favor of Sandwich Guy
- no pressure applied; two holdouts switched their votes
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Sandwich Guy
- found, 'Not Guilty' of assault last week
- jurors took seven hours over two days to decide
- initially, was 10-2 in favor of Sandwich Guy
- no pressure applied; two holdouts switched their votes
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (27/30)
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MAGA, re Chinese
- P47 interview with Laura Ingraham yesterday
- commented on 600K visas for Chinese
- Ingraham: 'we have plenty of talented people here'
- P47: 'no you don't'
- all MAGA super-pissed; Bannon doing damage control
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MAGA, re Chinese
- P47 interview with Laura Ingraham yesterday
- commented on 600K visas for Chinese
- Ingraham: 'we have plenty of talented people here'
- P47: 'no you don't'
- all MAGA super-pissed; Bannon doing damage control
November 13, 2025 at 4:57 AM
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (27/30)
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MAGA, re Chinese
- P47 interview with Laura Ingraham yesterday
- commented on 600K visas for Chinese
- Ingraham: 'we have plenty of talented people here'
- P47: 'no you don't'
- all MAGA super-pissed; Bannon doing damage control
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MAGA, re Chinese
- P47 interview with Laura Ingraham yesterday
- commented on 600K visas for Chinese
- Ingraham: 'we have plenty of talented people here'
- P47: 'no you don't'
- all MAGA super-pissed; Bannon doing damage control
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (26/30)
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Catholic bishops, re P47
- 'we oppose indiscriminate mass deportation'
- 'we pray for an end to dehumanizing rhetoric + violence'
- 'whether directed at immigrants law enforcement'
- 'we pray the Lord may guide leaders of our nation'
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Catholic bishops, re P47
- 'we oppose indiscriminate mass deportation'
- 'we pray for an end to dehumanizing rhetoric + violence'
- 'whether directed at immigrants law enforcement'
- 'we pray the Lord may guide leaders of our nation'
November 13, 2025 at 4:57 AM
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (26/30)
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Catholic bishops, re P47
- 'we oppose indiscriminate mass deportation'
- 'we pray for an end to dehumanizing rhetoric + violence'
- 'whether directed at immigrants law enforcement'
- 'we pray the Lord may guide leaders of our nation'
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Catholic bishops, re P47
- 'we oppose indiscriminate mass deportation'
- 'we pray for an end to dehumanizing rhetoric + violence'
- 'whether directed at immigrants law enforcement'
- 'we pray the Lord may guide leaders of our nation'
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (25/30)
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Economic data
Leavitt
- 'Dems may have perm damaged system with Oct CPI'
- 'jobs report likely never being released and all that'
- 'economic data released will be permanently impaired'
- note: this 'conclusion' was predictable long ago
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Economic data
Leavitt
- 'Dems may have perm damaged system with Oct CPI'
- 'jobs report likely never being released and all that'
- 'economic data released will be permanently impaired'
- note: this 'conclusion' was predictable long ago
November 13, 2025 at 4:56 AM
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (25/30)
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Economic data
Leavitt
- 'Dems may have perm damaged system with Oct CPI'
- 'jobs report likely never being released and all that'
- 'economic data released will be permanently impaired'
- note: this 'conclusion' was predictable long ago
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Economic data
Leavitt
- 'Dems may have perm damaged system with Oct CPI'
- 'jobs report likely never being released and all that'
- 'economic data released will be permanently impaired'
- note: this 'conclusion' was predictable long ago
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (24/30)
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Epstein Files, p23
- Rep Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) commented, re Epstein
- 'Acosta lied in deposition'
- 'what did Donald Trump have on them?'
- 'was he engaged in these activities?'
- 'why is Donald P47 calling GOP members of House?'
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Epstein Files, p23
- Rep Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) commented, re Epstein
- 'Acosta lied in deposition'
- 'what did Donald Trump have on them?'
- 'was he engaged in these activities?'
- 'why is Donald P47 calling GOP members of House?'
November 13, 2025 at 4:56 AM
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (24/30)
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Epstein Files, p23
- Rep Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) commented, re Epstein
- 'Acosta lied in deposition'
- 'what did Donald Trump have on them?'
- 'was he engaged in these activities?'
- 'why is Donald P47 calling GOP members of House?'
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Epstein Files, p23
- Rep Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) commented, re Epstein
- 'Acosta lied in deposition'
- 'what did Donald Trump have on them?'
- 'was he engaged in these activities?'
- 'why is Donald P47 calling GOP members of House?'
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (23/30)
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Epstein Files, p22
- John Heilemann (cont)
- 'we know him talking about, "if he were not her father"'
- 'about wanting to date his daughter'
- 'edges of P47's life, a lot of seediness'
- 'P47 is the, "grab them by the" guy'
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Epstein Files, p22
- John Heilemann (cont)
- 'we know him talking about, "if he were not her father"'
- 'about wanting to date his daughter'
- 'edges of P47's life, a lot of seediness'
- 'P47 is the, "grab them by the" guy'
November 13, 2025 at 4:56 AM
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (23/30)
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Epstein Files, p22
- John Heilemann (cont)
- 'we know him talking about, "if he were not her father"'
- 'about wanting to date his daughter'
- 'edges of P47's life, a lot of seediness'
- 'P47 is the, "grab them by the" guy'
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Epstein Files, p22
- John Heilemann (cont)
- 'we know him talking about, "if he were not her father"'
- 'about wanting to date his daughter'
- 'edges of P47's life, a lot of seediness'
- 'P47 is the, "grab them by the" guy'
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (22/30)
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Epstein Files, p21
- John Heilemann commented today, re Epstein
- 'P47 a sordid figure, re how he treated women'
- 'we know what he said on Howard Stern'
- 'we know the stories about him at beauty pageants'
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Epstein Files, p21
- John Heilemann commented today, re Epstein
- 'P47 a sordid figure, re how he treated women'
- 'we know what he said on Howard Stern'
- 'we know the stories about him at beauty pageants'
November 13, 2025 at 4:55 AM
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (22/30)
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Epstein Files, p21
- John Heilemann commented today, re Epstein
- 'P47 a sordid figure, re how he treated women'
- 'we know what he said on Howard Stern'
- 'we know the stories about him at beauty pageants'
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Epstein Files, p21
- John Heilemann commented today, re Epstein
- 'P47 a sordid figure, re how he treated women'
- 'we know what he said on Howard Stern'
- 'we know the stories about him at beauty pageants'
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (21/30)
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Epstein Files, p20
- Megyn Kelly (cont)
- 'Why didn’t he just release these? Just release them!'
- 'Now he’s in a position of being singled out'
- 'as the only one, allegedly'
- 'as opposed to one of a slew of names'
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Epstein Files, p20
- Megyn Kelly (cont)
- 'Why didn’t he just release these? Just release them!'
- 'Now he’s in a position of being singled out'
- 'as the only one, allegedly'
- 'as opposed to one of a slew of names'
November 13, 2025 at 4:55 AM
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (21/30)
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Epstein Files, p20
- Megyn Kelly (cont)
- 'Why didn’t he just release these? Just release them!'
- 'Now he’s in a position of being singled out'
- 'as the only one, allegedly'
- 'as opposed to one of a slew of names'
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Epstein Files, p20
- Megyn Kelly (cont)
- 'Why didn’t he just release these? Just release them!'
- 'Now he’s in a position of being singled out'
- 'as the only one, allegedly'
- 'as opposed to one of a slew of names'
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (20/30)
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Epstein Files, p19
- Megyn Kelly commented today, re 3 Dem Epstein emails
- 'I concede that they sound bad. They don’t sound good'
- 'If I were a Dem, I could easily make some hay with'
- 'make some hay with these, which they will'
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Epstein Files, p19
- Megyn Kelly commented today, re 3 Dem Epstein emails
- 'I concede that they sound bad. They don’t sound good'
- 'If I were a Dem, I could easily make some hay with'
- 'make some hay with these, which they will'
November 13, 2025 at 4:55 AM
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (20/30)
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Epstein Files, p19
- Megyn Kelly commented today, re 3 Dem Epstein emails
- 'I concede that they sound bad. They don’t sound good'
- 'If I were a Dem, I could easily make some hay with'
- 'make some hay with these, which they will'
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Epstein Files, p19
- Megyn Kelly commented today, re 3 Dem Epstein emails
- 'I concede that they sound bad. They don’t sound good'
- 'If I were a Dem, I could easily make some hay with'
- 'make some hay with these, which they will'
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (19/30)
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Epstein Files, p18
- former SDNY AUSA Mimi Rocah commented today, re Epstein
- 'Todd Blanche didn't press Maxwell on anything'
- 'extremely likely that he knew about these emails'
- 'complicit in helping her craft very specific answers'
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Epstein Files, p18
- former SDNY AUSA Mimi Rocah commented today, re Epstein
- 'Todd Blanche didn't press Maxwell on anything'
- 'extremely likely that he knew about these emails'
- 'complicit in helping her craft very specific answers'
November 13, 2025 at 4:55 AM
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (19/30)
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Epstein Files, p18
- former SDNY AUSA Mimi Rocah commented today, re Epstein
- 'Todd Blanche didn't press Maxwell on anything'
- 'extremely likely that he knew about these emails'
- 'complicit in helping her craft very specific answers'
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Epstein Files, p18
- former SDNY AUSA Mimi Rocah commented today, re Epstein
- 'Todd Blanche didn't press Maxwell on anything'
- 'extremely likely that he knew about these emails'
- 'complicit in helping her craft very specific answers'
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (18/30)
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Epstein Files, p17
- P47 commented today, re Epstein
- 'Dems are trying to bring up Jeffrey Epstein Hoax again'
- 'do anything...how badly they've done on the shutdown'
- 'should be no deflections to Epstein or anything else'
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Epstein Files, p17
- P47 commented today, re Epstein
- 'Dems are trying to bring up Jeffrey Epstein Hoax again'
- 'do anything...how badly they've done on the shutdown'
- 'should be no deflections to Epstein or anything else'
November 13, 2025 at 4:55 AM
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (18/30)
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Epstein Files, p17
- P47 commented today, re Epstein
- 'Dems are trying to bring up Jeffrey Epstein Hoax again'
- 'do anything...how badly they've done on the shutdown'
- 'should be no deflections to Epstein or anything else'
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Epstein Files, p17
- P47 commented today, re Epstein
- 'Dems are trying to bring up Jeffrey Epstein Hoax again'
- 'do anything...how badly they've done on the shutdown'
- 'should be no deflections to Epstein or anything else'
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (17/30)
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Epstein Files, p16
- after Helsinki, more email
Larry Summers
- 'do the Russians have stuff on P45?'
- 'appalling even by his standards'
Epstein
- 'my email full with similar comments'
- 'I'm sure his view is it went super well'
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Epstein Files, p16
- after Helsinki, more email
Larry Summers
- 'do the Russians have stuff on P45?'
- 'appalling even by his standards'
Epstein
- 'my email full with similar comments'
- 'I'm sure his view is it went super well'
November 13, 2025 at 4:54 AM
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (17/30)
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Epstein Files, p16
- after Helsinki, more email
Larry Summers
- 'do the Russians have stuff on P45?'
- 'appalling even by his standards'
Epstein
- 'my email full with similar comments'
- 'I'm sure his view is it went super well'
=====================
Epstein Files, p16
- after Helsinki, more email
Larry Summers
- 'do the Russians have stuff on P45?'
- 'appalling even by his standards'
Epstein
- 'my email full with similar comments'
- 'I'm sure his view is it went super well'
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (16/30)
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Epstein Files, p15
- Jagland (cont)
- Jagland: 'I'll meet Lavrov's asst on Mon, will suggest'
- JE: 'Churkin was great'
- JE: 'he understood P45 after our conversation'
- JE: 'he must be seen to get something. It's that simple'
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Epstein Files, p15
- Jagland (cont)
- Jagland: 'I'll meet Lavrov's asst on Mon, will suggest'
- JE: 'Churkin was great'
- JE: 'he understood P45 after our conversation'
- JE: 'he must be seen to get something. It's that simple'
November 13, 2025 at 4:54 AM
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (16/30)
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Epstein Files, p15
- Jagland (cont)
- Jagland: 'I'll meet Lavrov's asst on Mon, will suggest'
- JE: 'Churkin was great'
- JE: 'he understood P45 after our conversation'
- JE: 'he must be seen to get something. It's that simple'
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Epstein Files, p15
- Jagland (cont)
- Jagland: 'I'll meet Lavrov's asst on Mon, will suggest'
- JE: 'Churkin was great'
- JE: 'he understood P45 after our conversation'
- JE: 'he must be seen to get something. It's that simple'
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (15/30)
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Epstein Files, p14
- JE email to Thor Jagland (former Norway Prime Minister)
- Jun 24, 2018, one month before P47 met Putin at Helsinki
- 'I think you might suggest to Putin that Lavrov'
- 'can get insight on talking to me'
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Epstein Files, p14
- JE email to Thor Jagland (former Norway Prime Minister)
- Jun 24, 2018, one month before P47 met Putin at Helsinki
- 'I think you might suggest to Putin that Lavrov'
- 'can get insight on talking to me'
November 13, 2025 at 4:54 AM
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (15/30)
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Epstein Files, p14
- JE email to Thor Jagland (former Norway Prime Minister)
- Jun 24, 2018, one month before P47 met Putin at Helsinki
- 'I think you might suggest to Putin that Lavrov'
- 'can get insight on talking to me'
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Epstein Files, p14
- JE email to Thor Jagland (former Norway Prime Minister)
- Jun 24, 2018, one month before P47 met Putin at Helsinki
- 'I think you might suggest to Putin that Lavrov'
- 'can get insight on talking to me'
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (14/30)
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Epstein Files, p13
- JE sent an email to Larry Summers (economist)
- 'your world does not understand how dumb he really is'
- 'he will blame everyone around him for bad results'
- email was dated May 28, 2017
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Epstein Files, p13
- JE sent an email to Larry Summers (economist)
- 'your world does not understand how dumb he really is'
- 'he will blame everyone around him for bad results'
- email was dated May 28, 2017
November 13, 2025 at 4:54 AM
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (14/30)
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Epstein Files, p13
- JE sent an email to Larry Summers (economist)
- 'your world does not understand how dumb he really is'
- 'he will blame everyone around him for bad results'
- email was dated May 28, 2017
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Epstein Files, p13
- JE sent an email to Larry Summers (economist)
- 'your world does not understand how dumb he really is'
- 'he will blame everyone around him for bad results'
- email was dated May 28, 2017
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (13/30)
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Epstein Files, p12
- JE to Thomas email
- 'have them ask my houseman about Donald almost walking'
- 'through the door leaving his nose print on the glass'
- 'as young women were swimming in the pool'
- 'he walked straight into the door'
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Epstein Files, p12
- JE to Thomas email
- 'have them ask my houseman about Donald almost walking'
- 'through the door leaving his nose print on the glass'
- 'as young women were swimming in the pool'
- 'he walked straight into the door'
November 13, 2025 at 4:54 AM
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (13/30)
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Epstein Files, p12
- JE to Thomas email
- 'have them ask my houseman about Donald almost walking'
- 'through the door leaving his nose print on the glass'
- 'as young women were swimming in the pool'
- 'he walked straight into the door'
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Epstein Files, p12
- JE to Thomas email
- 'have them ask my houseman about Donald almost walking'
- 'through the door leaving his nose print on the glass'
- 'as young women were swimming in the pool'
- 'he walked straight into the door'
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (12/30)
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Epstein Files, p11
- JE emails w/ Landon Thomas, Jr
- 'would you like photos of Donald'
- 'and girls in bikinis in my kitchen?'
- re, Celina Midelfart (P47 dumped her for Melania)
- 'my 20yr old gf in '93, I gave her to Donald'
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Epstein Files, p11
- JE emails w/ Landon Thomas, Jr
- 'would you like photos of Donald'
- 'and girls in bikinis in my kitchen?'
- re, Celina Midelfart (P47 dumped her for Melania)
- 'my 20yr old gf in '93, I gave her to Donald'
November 13, 2025 at 4:53 AM
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (12/30)
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Epstein Files, p11
- JE emails w/ Landon Thomas, Jr
- 'would you like photos of Donald'
- 'and girls in bikinis in my kitchen?'
- re, Celina Midelfart (P47 dumped her for Melania)
- 'my 20yr old gf in '93, I gave her to Donald'
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Epstein Files, p11
- JE emails w/ Landon Thomas, Jr
- 'would you like photos of Donald'
- 'and girls in bikinis in my kitchen?'
- re, Celina Midelfart (P47 dumped her for Melania)
- 'my 20yr old gf in '93, I gave her to Donald'
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (11/30)
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Epstein Files, p10
- one email released by Dems today was from Maxwell
- she acknowledged that P47 had been to Epstein's house
- Maxwell was recently interviewed by Todd Blanche
- she told Blanche that P47 had never been to JE's house
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Epstein Files, p10
- one email released by Dems today was from Maxwell
- she acknowledged that P47 had been to Epstein's house
- Maxwell was recently interviewed by Todd Blanche
- she told Blanche that P47 had never been to JE's house
November 13, 2025 at 4:53 AM
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (11/30)
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Epstein Files, p10
- one email released by Dems today was from Maxwell
- she acknowledged that P47 had been to Epstein's house
- Maxwell was recently interviewed by Todd Blanche
- she told Blanche that P47 had never been to JE's house
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Epstein Files, p10
- one email released by Dems today was from Maxwell
- she acknowledged that P47 had been to Epstein's house
- Maxwell was recently interviewed by Todd Blanche
- she told Blanche that P47 had never been to JE's house
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (10/30)
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Epstein Files, p9
- Q: 'pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell?'
- A: 'not something he's talking or even thinking about'
- A: 'at this moment in time'
- Q: 'What was P47 doing w/ Giuffre'
- Q: 'for hours at Epstein's house?'
- A: (left room)
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Epstein Files, p9
- Q: 'pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell?'
- A: 'not something he's talking or even thinking about'
- A: 'at this moment in time'
- Q: 'What was P47 doing w/ Giuffre'
- Q: 'for hours at Epstein's house?'
- A: (left room)
November 13, 2025 at 4:53 AM
On This Day (Nov 12) in 2025 (10/30)
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Epstein Files, p9
- Q: 'pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell?'
- A: 'not something he's talking or even thinking about'
- A: 'at this moment in time'
- Q: 'What was P47 doing w/ Giuffre'
- Q: 'for hours at Epstein's house?'
- A: (left room)
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Epstein Files, p9
- Q: 'pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell?'
- A: 'not something he's talking or even thinking about'
- A: 'at this moment in time'
- Q: 'What was P47 doing w/ Giuffre'
- Q: 'for hours at Epstein's house?'
- A: (left room)