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TheRickles

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12. Could be either simply and literally that Trump hasn't yapped in public about what went on there.

Wed Nov 12, 2025, 11:56 AM

Nov 12

Or, if Epstein was a fan of Sherlock Holmes, it would be an allusion to the story of a horse theft where the guard dog didn't bark; Holmes realized this silence was significant and meant that the thief was well-known to the dog (The Adventure of Silver Blaze). In this case, Epstein could be saying that Trump was so familiar with Epstein and his misdeeds that he didn't bother to speak out about it.

But that interpretation doesn't really fit - if taken literally, Epstein's phrasing would mean that Trump, the guard dog, didn't give out a warning when the Feds started to investigate Epstein because Trump already knew them and wasn't bothered by their presence.

I'll take what's behind Door #1, Monty.

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Newly Released Epstein Emails Mention Trump [View all] Pototan Nov 12 OP

I'm shocked, shocked...not. surfered Nov 12 #1

It could also be written... Mike Nelson Nov 12 #2

Don't forget Maxwell newdeal2 Nov 12 #4

Drip, drip... johnnyfins Nov 12 #3

Link jmbar2 Nov 12 #5

It begins. Clearly incriminating evidence against president of the United States. demmiblue Nov 12 #6

Agreed Pototan Nov 12 #20

OMFG!!! I GOTTA SIT DOWN AND CLUTCH MY PEARLS!! PCIntern Nov 12 #7

Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, gab13by13 Nov 12 #8

I'm a dope. What does Epstein mean by the dog hasn't barked? chicoescuela Nov 12 #9

Could be either simply and literally that Trump hasn't yapped in public about what went on there. TheRickles Nov 12 #12

Thank you, I appreciate the explanation. Love the Sherlock Holmes piece. chicoescuela Nov 12 #13

You're welcome. Over the years, Sherlock Holmes has been bery, bery good to me. :-) TheRickles Nov 12 #14

ha, you understand the reference chicoescuela Nov 12 #15

We're dating ourselves, but SNL was really good back then! TheRickles Nov 12 #17

yes we are, and yes it was chicoescuela Nov 12 #18

NYT: Epstein Alleged in Emails That Trump Knew of His Conduct demmiblue Nov 12 #10

Drip drip drip C_U_L8R Nov 12 #11

And the "hours at my house" Trump spent with the victim were spent playing chess? Jersey Devil Nov 12 #16

MaddowBlog-Newly disclosed Jeffrey Epstein emails complicate matters for Donald Trump LetMyPeopleVote Nov 12 #19