Peter Rothpletz on the White House entering full-blown, break glass panic mode, horrifying data about the men being sent to CECOT, Catholic bishops condemning Trump, and the death of the penny?
“But I have just one question: Was President Biden’s pick to run federal law enforcement, former Attorney General Merrick Garland, kicked in the head by a particularly irritable mule right before assuming office in 2021, and did he thereby spend the next four years wandering around the Justice Department bumping into things and saying, “It feels like I am forgetting something. Where am I?” Because otherwise his term in office is looking like the greatest law enforcement failure in American history, and Biden’s decision to nominate Garland the most catastrophic personnel decision by any Democratic president since James Buchanan.”
This Epstein thing so big iceberg that's why it does not go away last 15 years. It will finalize when Trump and some of his best friends end up in prison. I tell you, I feel it starts to move that direction.
As an extremely ancient person, I worried that I might join the celestial choir before Tru*p went to jail, but in the meantime, as I obediently take my daily pills, I can manage a smile, thinking this will do. This will suffice…
After Trump said he wouldn’t release the files, Bondi claimed something about what she had already released and I think she said, well, I am not going to release child pornography — to me, that meant - pictures and, more importantly, videos. But, in my house, we think he is scared of more than a possible sex tape, he is scared of the money he made with Epstein. How? Maybe by bringing in girls for him like he did at a party of girls with just him and Epstein after some competition. Maybe he laundered money for Epstein like he did for the Russian mob. Not sure, but if Epstein was making money, he wanted a piece.
the race to replace Rep. Jerry Nadler is shaping up to be an utter shit show.
You didn't get into it, but I hope you do.
I live in the 12th, and I agree with the description. Got an email from Schlossberg yesterday asking for donations. So I emailed back pointing out that he had not divulged a position/program/POV except being JFK's grandson. Also that I had no time for centrists, voted on the WFP line, and so on. Alas, it bounced back so his email address is no good and he missed a useful educational tip or three!
We knew this day was coming, and we know much worse is to follow.
Though the obvious question from our side should be the same as Ryan’s at TAP.
My theory is that Garland knew where the threads led and chose not to follow those linkages.
Or, maybe the Mule theory Ryan put forth:
https://prospect.org/2025/11/13/how-are-we-just-now-hearing-about-trumps-hours-with-epstein-victim/
“But I have just one question: Was President Biden’s pick to run federal law enforcement, former Attorney General Merrick Garland, kicked in the head by a particularly irritable mule right before assuming office in 2021, and did he thereby spend the next four years wandering around the Justice Department bumping into things and saying, “It feels like I am forgetting something. Where am I?” Because otherwise his term in office is looking like the greatest law enforcement failure in American history, and Biden’s decision to nominate Garland the most catastrophic personnel decision by any Democratic president since James Buchanan.”
Outstanding reporting, Peter! Great way to start my day! Thanks for another phenomenal newsletter. Have a great day! 🌟
Thank you, Lena!
This Epstein thing so big iceberg that's why it does not go away last 15 years. It will finalize when Trump and some of his best friends end up in prison. I tell you, I feel it starts to move that direction.
As an extremely ancient person, I worried that I might join the celestial choir before Tru*p went to jail, but in the meantime, as I obediently take my daily pills, I can manage a smile, thinking this will do. This will suffice…
After Trump said he wouldn’t release the files, Bondi claimed something about what she had already released and I think she said, well, I am not going to release child pornography — to me, that meant - pictures and, more importantly, videos. But, in my house, we think he is scared of more than a possible sex tape, he is scared of the money he made with Epstein. How? Maybe by bringing in girls for him like he did at a party of girls with just him and Epstein after some competition. Maybe he laundered money for Epstein like he did for the Russian mob. Not sure, but if Epstein was making money, he wanted a piece.
the race to replace Rep. Jerry Nadler is shaping up to be an utter shit show.
You didn't get into it, but I hope you do.
I live in the 12th, and I agree with the description. Got an email from Schlossberg yesterday asking for donations. So I emailed back pointing out that he had not divulged a position/program/POV except being JFK's grandson. Also that I had no time for centrists, voted on the WFP line, and so on. Alas, it bounced back so his email address is no good and he missed a useful educational tip or three!
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Love the newsletter. Surprised you didn’t connect the dots that today’s trivia answer is the spouse of Trump Administration Cabinet member Sean Duffy.