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In reply to the discussion: I Told You Putin Was Behind Epstein Gate [View all]muriel_volestrangler
(104,199 posts)39. That's from 8th July, and is about Hegseth, not Trump
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/08/politics/hegseth-did-not-inform-white-house-ukraine-weapons-pause
Well after that, Trump OKed the European purchase and transfer of weapons to Ukraine - which is what you're claiming he's going back on.
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-celebrates-trumps-weapons-reversal-devils-details-2025-07-16/
It's not that we think Trump isn't capable of reversing that; it's just that you're claiming he already has, which seems to give up on Ukraine.
Well after that, Trump OKed the European purchase and transfer of weapons to Ukraine - which is what you're claiming he's going back on.
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-celebrates-trumps-weapons-reversal-devils-details-2025-07-16/
It's not that we think Trump isn't capable of reversing that; it's just that you're claiming he already has, which seems to give up on Ukraine.
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We have heard hints and rumors that Epstein was in cahoots with a Russian oligarch of some type
FakeNoose
Tuesday
#4
I hope you're right about this, because I want to believe in the integrity of those FBI investigators
FakeNoose
Tuesday
#7
There was an interesting profile from 2003 in Vanity Fair, entitled "The Talented Mr. Epstein"
FakeNoose
Tuesday
#19
Yes, there are all kinds of rumors .... and sooner or later we'll know the whole story
FakeNoose
Tuesday
#46
You present no evidence. Correlation is not causation. You told us speculation, not fact. Putin is the easy go to. . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Tuesday
#11
I have seen no reports about your assertions re weapons deals and sanctions
Bernardo de La Paz
Tuesday
#13
Indeed. But report on DU says the bots are confused because maga is confused. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Tuesday
#21
Darryl Cooper said that after Epstein met Robert Maxwell, Ghislaine's dad
womanofthehills
Tuesday
#45
You are way behind on your news; much has happened in the over a week since your link was published
Bernardo de La Paz
Tuesday
#47
Can anyone, not just the thread starter, explain "Krasnov is backing away from sending more weapons to Ukraine"?
muriel_volestrangler
Tuesday
#22
Would you believe wire transfers from Epstein to Russian banks and vice versa?
FakeNoose
Tuesday
#52
Sorry to belabor this point ... but this was posted yesterday on DU by Usonian
FakeNoose
Tuesday
#58