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[–] bearboiblake@pawb.social 298 points 5 days ago (4 children)

60 Minutes has been such a fucking propaganda outlet since CBS got bought by Trump's billionaire buddy, Larry Ellison, and EVEN STILL, it's not enough for him.

Literally the most soft-ball interview imaginable, the interviewer read a short excerpt from the alleged shooter's manifesto about fighting pedophiles - it didn't even directly accuse him!!! - and he freaked out, started saying "I'm not a pedophile" and whinging about how disgusting and disgraceful the interviewer is for bringing it up.

It's the most self-reporting behavior imaginable.

[–] Clent@lemmy.dbzer0.com 149 points 5 days ago

He also said he's not a rapist but there is trial that says otherwise.

[–] ech@lemmy.ca 49 points 4 days ago (3 children)

The worst imo is still the question asked during lockdowns that basically just asked him to say anything comforting to scared citizens, and he went off the handle accusing the reporter of being rude and mean, etc. Pretty much the easiest question for a sitting leader to just bullshit through for some easy PR and he couldn't help but make it about himself.

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[–] scaredoftrumpwinning@lemmy.world 25 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Isn't this how most people get caught? You say something in general then the accuser defends themselves. If he's not a pedo then release the files

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[–] tempest@lemmy.ca 32 points 5 days ago

A hit dog will holler

[–] kmartburrito@lemmy.world 81 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

If you're not a pedophile then remove all redactions of your name from the Trump/Epstein files and release them all. After all, the saying is "the Truth shall set you free" right?

[–] Colonel_Panic_@eviltoast.org 10 points 3 days ago

Isn't it MAGA that always says "If you don't have anything to hide then you don't have to worry" and "Just comply" ?

Weird that their cult leader NEVER does those things.

[–] MyDogLovesMe@lemmy.world 116 points 4 days ago (3 children)

Nixon: “I am not a crook!”

Was a crook, after all.

trump: “I am not a pedophile!”

…multiple, repeated allegations and testimony.

Hmmm…

[–] Prior_Industry@lemmy.world 37 points 4 days ago

Best mate was arguably the world's most notorious pedophile.....

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[–] Maiq@piefed.social 234 points 5 days ago (17 children)

If only someone could release the Epstein files in their entirety with a wave of a pen, this whole thing could be sorted and put to rest.

[–] artyom@piefed.social 72 points 5 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

Wouldn't even need a pen, it would just require complying with the law.

[–] TheMadCodger@piefed.social 42 points 5 days ago

Doesn't need a pen. He can declassify them by just thinking it.

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[–] runiq@feddit.org 106 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (3 children)

O’Donnell then asked the president about his reaction to Allen’s rationalization that he was “no longer willing to permit a pedophile, rapist, and traitor to coat my hands with his crimes.”

“I was waiting for you to read that because I knew you would, because you’re horrible people. Horrible people,” the president replied. “Yeah, he did write that. I’m not a rapist. I didn’t rape anybody.”

“Oh, do you think he was referring to you?” O’Donnell asked, before Trump interrupted.

lmao gottem

[–] dan1101@lemmy.world 21 points 4 days ago

At least he is aware of his reputation as a pedophile. Sometimes I wonder how out of touch with reality he is.

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[–] rottenmummy@piefed.social 144 points 5 days ago

Narrator: He was in fact a pedophile

[–] BlameTheAntifa@lemmy.world 117 points 5 days ago (8 children)

Not only a pedophile. He’s also a rapist of children.

[–] auntieclokwise@lemmy.world 44 points 4 days ago (2 children)

And quite possibly an infant murderer, according to some reports. And possibly much more.

[–] BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today 27 points 4 days ago

The Epstein Files aside, I have long ago stopped being surprised at the level of depravity he will stoop to. No matter how outlandish something is, he will surpass it, every time.

So when they start talking about dead babies and such, my Critical Thinking Skills no longer say "That's too crazy to believe," they say "Well, he's turned out to be guilty of every other outlandish thing that he's been accused of, so why shouldn't we believe this?"

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[–] TigerAce@lemmy.dbzer0.com 46 points 5 days ago (2 children)

And don't forget all his other crimes. War crimes, crimes against humanity, white collar crimes, extortion, corruption, etc.

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[–] whotookkarl@lemmy.dbzer0.com 37 points 4 days ago
[–] PhoreTwunny@lemmy.world 85 points 5 days ago
[–] PunkRockSportsFan@fanaticus.social 90 points 5 days ago (1 children)

But they said he was several times.

He never sued once ? Captain litigious can deny all he want but he hasn’t sued anyone who called him a pedophile.

That’s weird

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[–] DarkFuture@lemmy.world 33 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Totally what a pedophile would say.

Also rapes adults. As determined by a court of law.

[–] Eric@lemmy.blahaj.zone 19 points 4 days ago

I'm surprised he didn't pull a "Well actuallyyyy, it's ephebophilia"

[–] chahn.chris@piefed.social 39 points 4 days ago (4 children)

I believe he believes he’s not a pedo or a rapist.

Does what he believes matter? Not one bit.

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[–] AnchoriteMagus@lemmy.world 91 points 5 days ago (1 children)

The lady doth protest too much, methinks.

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[–] MrSelfDestruct25@fedinsfw.app 86 points 5 days ago
[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 38 points 4 days ago

Mm. Medically a pedophile is someone attracted to prepubescent children. Usually due to underlying brain malfunction.

What trump is is a child raping abuser who does it for the thrill and power.

[–] kurmudgeon@lemmy.world 67 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Donald Trump is a violent child rapist.

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[–] LogicOverFeelings@piefed.ca 64 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Geez, I wonder why would anyone want to kill such a nice old gentleman.

[–] resipsaloquitur@lemmy.cafe 32 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

It’s like when I walk into every room and inform everyone that I’m not a murderer. There’s always some asshole who thinks that means I am a murderer.

Like, dude, I just told you I wasn’t.

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[–] NotASharkInAManSuit@lemmy.world 20 points 4 days ago (1 children)
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[–] LoafedBurrito@lemmy.world 18 points 4 days ago

I mean, he just admitted he is a pedophile on national TV, finally.

Everyone knows he works in opposites, so he did admit it on TV.

[–] wewbull@feddit.uk 27 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (2 children)

"...because a paedophile likes pre-pubescent children." he continued.

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[–] pyromaster55@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago

Sounds like what a pedophile would say.

[–] WandowsVista@lemmy.world 6 points 3 days ago
[–] BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today 16 points 4 days ago

You know who never has to say that?

People who aren't pedophiles.

[–] APinkOrange@piefed.social 26 points 4 days ago
[–] the_armchair_potato@lemmy.world 33 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Just ask yourself what the Russians or mossad have on him? They must have something real juicey, that he is willing to sacrifice 1000's of lives to protect his reputation. Although, for most, his reputation is already disgusting and corrupt.

[–] AlecSadler@lemmy.dbzer0.com 27 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I don't think he sees it as sacrificing lives he just sees the money and that's all that matters. He doesn't have enough of a conscience to care about anything else.

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[–] BigMacHole@thelemmy.club 38 points 5 days ago (1 children)

He could NOT have made it MORE Clear that he's Not a Pedophile so GET OVER IT LIBTARDS!

-The man who shows up MORE then GOD in the Epstein Files!

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[–] SethTaylor@lemmy.world 24 points 4 days ago

I mean, if you have to deny it...

[–] __Goblin@lemmy.ca 32 points 5 days ago (3 children)
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[–] TwinTitans@lemmy.world 16 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Well to him he’s not. These people don’t view girls who have started getting their period as a kid anymore. That’s their bar. Epstein told this to Virginia in her book. None of them think they did anything wrong.

[–] zr0@lemmy.dbzer0.com 25 points 4 days ago

Trump: “I am not a pedophile. Those girls looked very mature and wore make-up, beautiful make-up.”

Reporter: “Next up, the new winner of the Beauty Pageant contest Princess of America, Claudette, 4, and why everybody wants to meet her”

[–] Jaysyn@lemmy.world 9 points 4 days ago

Another lie from a pedophile.

[–] theblurstoftimes@leminal.space 31 points 5 days ago (1 children)

What about my ballroom??!!!?!?!
This mother fucker probably wants a ball pit from the McDonald’s Playland.

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