Trump erupts in '60 Minutes' interview: 'I'm not a pedophile'
Source: msn/Daily Beast
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President Donald Trump exploded at a reporter for quoting from the manifesto of the suspect who opened fire near the White House Correspondents Association dinner on Saturday. In an interview with 60 Minutes correspondent Norah ODonnell, the 79-year-old was presented with excerpts from Cole Tomas Allens manifesto, which the 31-year-old allegedly sent to his family moments before the shooting.
The so-called manifesto is a stunning thing to read, Mr. President, ODonnell said. He appears to reference a motive in it. He writes this quote, Administration officials, they are targets. ODonnell then asked the president about his reaction to Allens 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 youre horrible people. Horrible people, the president replied. Yeah, he did write that. Im not a rapist. I didnt rape anybody.
Oh, do you think he was referring to you? ODonnell asked, before Trump continued.
Im not a pedophile. Excuse me. Excuse me. Im not a pedophile. You read that c--- from some sick person? I got associated with stuff that has nothing to do with me. I was totally exonerated.
Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-erupts-in-60-minutes-interview-im-not-a-pedophile/ar-AA21MHTK
Blue Owl
(59,413 posts)Hes incapable of seeing himself in a negative light
Attilatheblond
(9,100 posts)He knows he is what he is accused of, but isn't man enough to admit the truth of anything. Delusional people don't give up their delusions easily, if ever. He sure as hell won't admit to himself that he hasn't got everyone else believing his stories.
He probably still thinks some people love him, despite all evidence to the contrary.
Justice matters.
(9,955 posts)most of them won't admit they committed a crime or many crimes, and he certainly isn't going to admit he committed sexual assault on minors. Even if clear evidence was to be hidden in the files he's actively hiding (he won't even admit he is actively committing the crime of conspiring to cover up his crimes, although that's what he's obviously doing).
Historic NY
(40,107 posts)Attilatheblond
(9,100 posts)No court, no investigators, no one of consequence or on his payroll that's for sure.
There ARE credible witnesses to his guilt, though. And probably plenty of Epstein video, maybe even some Putin owned video. Might even be some proof of guilt in Netanyahu's safe.
blue-wave
(5,420 posts)If he's innocent, he should release all the Epstein files un-redacted!!!
graycampervan
(66 posts)Pedophiles think you are.
live love laugh
(16,447 posts)Trueblue1968
(19,297 posts)MrsCheaplaugh
(282 posts)purr-rat beauty
(1,334 posts)It's no less damaging protecting pedophiles, release the full unredacted Epstein files
Blues Heron
(8,943 posts)Maybe hell paint Pennsylvania Avenue red on a whim, or blow up a tuna boat at random.
Ocelot II
(130,971 posts)Bayard
(30,028 posts)
3Hotdogs
(15,468 posts)Im not a pedophile. Excuse me. Excuse me. Im not a pedophile." Sounds like another president denying his actions.
pat_k
(13,578 posts)The felon did a great job of reinforcing the rapist-pedophile frame.
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cstanleytech
(28,548 posts)choie
(6,962 posts)In what world? What does he think being guilty of 34 felony counts mean?
Justice matters.
(9,955 posts)Is the appeal suspended due to a memo that's not in the Constitution anywhere?
LymphocyteLover
(10,008 posts)Martin68
(27,956 posts)AZ8theist
(7,494 posts)Why didn't Noron O'Donnell ask the OBVIOUS follow up?
"If you think you've been "exonerated " then why not release the Epstein files?"
AverageOldGuy
(4,048 posts)Justice matters.
(9,955 posts)And nobody would still do anything against baby-boo-boo.
djacq
(1,782 posts)Is it wrong for me to think that somehow Norah deserved it?
oldmanlynn
(830 posts)I would say hes certainly a pedophile
Justice matters.
(9,955 posts)while the girls were busy dressing up and undressing down... pedo voyeur.
Omnipresent
(7,497 posts)Boy, it has just been an avalanche of deplorable shit with trump! I nearly forgot that one.
He so busy trying not to be politically correct, that he cant emotionally handle the shame of his own actions.
I guess Nora Odonnell is a horrible person for reminding him of who he thinks he really is.
AZLD4Candidate
(6,848 posts)If other Gen X-ers may recall, this must be the introduction to the opposite sketches, as stated on one of the greatest shows ever, You Can't Do That on Television.
RainCaster
(13,811 posts)He never does anything halfway, he's abused perhaps hundreds of young children over his lifetime.
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Skittles
(172,331 posts)WTF does that even mean
buzzycrumbhunger
(2,074 posts)If hes not a pedophile, hed best get busy and get the Epstein files out, then, shouldnt he? *eyebrow waggle*
LetMyPeopleVote
(181,015 posts)trump is a rapist
Judge clarifies: Yes, Trump was found to have raped E. Jean Carroll www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
— Nick Turse (@nickturse.bsky.social) 2026-04-27T03:23:05.768Z
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/07/19/trump-carroll-judge-rape/
Kaplan roundly rejected Trumps motion Tuesday, calling that argument entirely unpersuasive.
The finding that Ms. Carroll failed to prove that she was raped within the meaning of the New York Penal Law does not mean that she failed to prove that Mr. Trump raped her as many people commonly understand the word rape, Kaplan wrote.
He added: Indeed, as the evidence at trial recounted below makes clear, the jury found that Mr. Trump in fact did exactly that.
Kaplan said New Yorks legal definition of rape is far narrower than the word is understood in common modern parlance.
sheshe2
(98,054 posts)LetMyPeopleVote
(181,015 posts)
Six117
(357 posts)If I could
Clouds Passing
(8,116 posts)Please universe take us out of his misery.
sheshe2
(98,054 posts)Glinda: Then close your eyes and tap your heels together three times. And think to yourself, 'I am not a pedophile'
And your wish will come true! Just kidding.
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You are a pedophile and nothing you say will change that fact.
LetMyPeopleVote
(181,015 posts)
cstanleytech
(28,548 posts)riversedge
(81,301 posts)radical noodle
(10,667 posts)and he took the bait. She was ready for his denial with the perfect response. It's almost passive aggressive in its simplicity.
travelingthrulife
(5,434 posts)release the Trump-Epstein files.
Orrex
(67,291 posts)calimary
(90,430 posts)lamp_shade
(15,514 posts)QueerDuck
(1,880 posts)While "pedophile" is the term most commonly used to describe Trump, it actually refers to a specific developmental stage (usually prepubescent children, age 11 or younger).
The term that probably most likely applies to him is Hebephile.
The Clinical Distinctions: In psychology and sexology, the attraction is categorized based on the developmental stage of the person being focused on:
Pedophilia: Primary or exclusive attraction to prepubescent children (generally age 11 and under).
Hebephilia: Primary or exclusive attraction to children in early puberty (roughly ages 12 to 14).
Ephebophilia: Primary or exclusive sexual interest in mid-to-late adolescents (roughly ages 15 to 19).
Key Context: It is important to note the difference between how these terms are used in a medical setting versus a legal or social one:
Clinical vs. Legal: Clinically, hebephilia and ephebophilia are descriptors of a person's sexual preference. However, they are not listed as "disorders" in the DSM-5 (the manual used by psychologists) unless they result in distress or harm to others.
Social Stigma: While "hebephile" is technically more precise and, "less charged" than the word pedophile in a scientific sense, it is still socially and legally treated with extreme seriousness because it involves minors.
Note: These terms are often grouped under the umbrella of Chronophilia, which is the general term for a sexual preference for a specific age range.
BumRushDaShow
(171,148 posts)he's a sexual predator, no matter what age the victim!
QueerDuck
(1,880 posts)ColoringFool
(896 posts)QueerDuck
(1,880 posts)...and as a compliment to my attention to detail. I just figure if were going to hold someone's feet to the fire, we should make sure we're using the right kind of wood. Sometimes the "common parlance" loses the very nuance that makes the case solid. I've just found that in times like these, precise language is one of the few things we have left to keep the record straight!
Aussie105
(8,089 posts)But being a(n alleged) kiddie fiddler is way down the list of his Crimes against Humanity.
The book hasn't been written yet, but the chapter entitled 'Why Donald was a bad, bad man' will be a lengthy one.
Many, many pages long.
LetMyPeopleVote
(181,015 posts)Meanwhile, back in the real world . . .
— Mrs. Betty Bowers (@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social) 2026-04-26T23:55:03.695Z
You were found to be a rapist by a unanimous jury, Donald.
twodogsbarking
(19,109 posts)Emile
(42,827 posts)CBS fucked up removing her off the evening news.
jfz9580m
(17,517 posts)CapnSteve
(410 posts)See interviews where he brags about 'inspecting' naked girls backstage at the pageants he owned, the comments about how he wanted to have sex with Ivanka when she was twelve, and comments to Stormy Daniels abut how she looks like her daughter.
sinkingfeeling
(57,906 posts)wolfie001
(7,860 posts)Kudos to her! 💯🏆💪 Protect her from the fat orange imbecile's POS cult.
orangecrush
(30,731 posts)orangecrush
(30,731 posts)Jean Genie
(549 posts)Then how about a:
kiddie diddler?
Sick old fuck?
pervert?
lying bastard?
total creep?
pussy grabber?
psychopath?
The possibilities are plentiful - and sickening.
dave99
(110 posts)They'd be too busy laughing.
Janbdwl72
(277 posts)We must respond overwhelmingly at the ballot box in November. So the emphasis now should be on registering more voters. The higher the turnout, the less the Felon's chances. Keep winning these races, one by one.
The ultimate victory should be in the mid-terms in November.
Quickly: it is typical of the Felon, and noticeable that he responded with a denial of being a pedophile, while Barack Obama called for unity. Has the Felon ever called for unity? I can't recall it, and I doubt it.
Katcat
(585 posts)Does he even know what a pedophile is?
TexasBushwhacker
(21,257 posts)Our brains play tricks on us. We often cancel out negative statements.
Someone says "I'm not lying". We hear "I'm lying."
Someone says "I did not do it." We hear "I did it".
So when Donny says "I'm not a pedophile." We hear "I'm a pedophile."
He says "I'm not a rapist " We hear "I'm a rapist."
The more he says those words, the more we associate him with those words.
Evolve Dammit
(21,805 posts)twodogsbarking
(19,109 posts)Dyedinthewoolliberal
(16,225 posts)He's a molester or a statutory rapist. A pedophile preys on pre-pubescent children. Just sayin' that words are often mis-used and this one (pedophile) is not turning back.