Trump Erupts in ‘60 Minutes’ Interview: ‘I’m Not a Pedophile’
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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.
He also said he's not a rapist but there is trial that says otherwise.
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.
Right, but he was never a leader. He's a boss. And the type of boss who expects people to just do what he says, without any questions. Simply asking a question is a sign of disloyalty!
Not just disloyalty, insubordination.
He doesn’t hide who he is because he’s never needed to.
A hit dog will holler
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
No YOU illegally grow tobacco for the counterfeit cigarette black market!
I mean if you're constantly being accused of something you're sure of is false it's understandable you get ticked off if journalists keep throwing it in your face.
That being said, his response was completely out of line and I agree very telling. You'll notice everytime the guy is pushed into a corner he'll start attacking anyone in his vicinity. He always tries to discredit while himself spouting the most wacko unsupported claims.
How anyone can listen to the guy for more than 5 minutes and still think he's capable of running a country is beyond me.
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.
Wouldn't even need a pen, it would just require complying with the law.
Doesn't need a pen. He can declassify them by just thinking it.
He needs the auto pen because there's so much to sign
Which would also out all of his victims in the most public manner possible.
Many of the victims have already publicly banded together and are calling for a sweeping release.
What do you think is going to be revealed that:
Will stop MAGA trash from making excuses for him
Will be enough for the media to stay focused on it
Will enable the “opposition” (such as it is) to enact any meaningful consequences
Will have any effect at all on the culture that created Trump in the first place
You’re absolutely delusional if you think there’s some hard evidence hidden away somewhere that would be sufficient to change a single American mind
Don't give a flying fuck what MAGA excuses.
There isn't much media that isn't a propaganda mouthpiece for billionaires, corporations and the politician's the former owns. There are still independent sources and reputable journalists that would make it important enough.
The more information people have the more accurately people can make their decisions. An ignorant populous is an easily controlled populous.
I think it could.
Wow, nice troll! Tagged.
You can tag people?
Both the mobile apps I use on the regular have that option. Interstellar and Summit. Both are great apps!
Great, saving this comment. Let’s watch.
I'll tell you what: that they are being defeated, charged and punished, and that they see nowhere they can run. Until then, it's all bullshit.
Huh?
Then why are they still hiding shit?
Yes, there is no path to resolve the problem of the USA that does not go through all-out civil war. Half the country is completely convinced of an entirely fictional reality and are more than willing to die and to kill to defend it. They are well past the point that evidence of any kind can affect them.
The day will come when their god-emperor tells them to kill and die, and they will.
It won’t be a civil war.
Literally nothing will get the other half off their sofas to fight back. They’ll just take whatever MAGA gives them.
Have we determined which side the latest shooter was on?
Very true. They'll be standing on the gallows arguing which part of their precious Constitution makes their own execution that is currently happening illegal.
Yep! If there were, the Democrats would have released it during Biden's administration. Ain't no Democrat gonna resist releasing dirt like that.
Narrator: He was in fact a pedophile
Not only a pedophile. He’s also a rapist of children.
And don't forget all his other crimes. War crimes, crimes against humanity, white collar crimes, extortion, corruption, etc.
Probably massive insider trading too
That is white collar crime if I'm correct. And it's not "probably" but "certainly". Kushner, some of his sons and himself have bought and sold stocks right before he publically announced something which buffed or tanked the value, then to sell or buy again before publically changing his mind on the subject normalizing the stock prices again. This isn't hidden, this is publically available data but he got immunity from the supreme court and he will pardon anyone else.
And quite possibly an infant murderer, according to some reports. And possibly much more.
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?"
certainly* much more.
Bubba is the name of Ghislane's horse...
I have found zero proof that's true.
That he fucked an animal or that the horse name was Bubba?
That she had a horse named Bubba.
And supplier for trafficking
Nixon: “I am not a crook!”
Was a crook, after all.
trump: “I am not a pedophile!”
…multiple, repeated allegations and testimony.
Hmmm…
Best mate was arguably the world's most notorious pedophile.....
Defining moment of this presidency
Yup, all generations that didn't grow up with nixon in office only know "I am not a crook" and whatever futurama says :)
lmao gottem
At least he is aware of his reputation as a pedophile. Sometimes I wonder how out of touch with reality he is.
He didn't even defend himself in the traitor bit.
Or in the pedophile bit, for that matter.
Freud would have had a field day with this fella
The lady doth protest too much, methinks.
"Oh my." - Lady G
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
The word is "discovery"
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?
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.
Donald Trump is a violent child rapist.
Donald Trump is a violent child, and a rapist.
Geez, I wonder why would anyone want to kill such a nice old gentleman.
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.
Maybe you should put "not a murderer" on a t-shirt, to clarify the situation.
I honestly don't know if he said outright at any point that he went to kill trump...
There was one person he explicitly wasn't targeting:
I believe he believes he’s not a pedo or a rapist.
Does what he believes matter? Not one bit.
Are you saying he's so senile he forgot all his pedophile rape adventures so he thinks he isnt now?
Possibly, although we do know that he's that much of a narcissist to believe that he can do no wrong.
In that case though his argument would be there's nothing wrong with pedophilia, not I'm not a pedophile.
No, just too delusional to accept that forcing a 14-year old girl to suck your weird mushroom dick is actually rape and pedophilia.
I'm uncertain of the specifics, 14 may be shooting high idk.
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!
Man ... I don't care how many times someone is in there. Him fuckin in there at all is a massive problem. Yet, people are still okay with this God fellow.
Eh, there are innocuous people in there too. They just happen to be rare. Trump is in there more than any other name though.
I’m fairly sure we’re (theoretically) capable of electing a president who appears zero times in the Epstein files
Like Patton Oswalt. A bunch of pedophiles went to see a movie he was in and he gets mentioned. So… he is technically in there.
And John Stewart, because Epstein said they should get "someone like John Stewart" to do some PR shit for them.
Or Rebecca Watson
New bot account? I blocked your old one, must have swapped servers?
I think you missed the sarcasm
That’s the bots whole shtick.
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.
Totally what a pedophile would say.
Also rapes adults. As determined by a court of law.
I'm surprised he didn't pull a "Well actuallyyyy, it's ephebophilia"
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.
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.
I think he’s sadistic and enjoys harming as many people as possible.
I'm assuming it's very incriminating Epstein related videos. It seems plainly obvious that Epstein was running a honeypot for somebody, specifically to get blackmail on the rich and powerful. (At least, IMO)
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What about my ballroom??!!!?!?!
This mother fucker probably wants a ball pit from the McDonald’s Playland.
Well sure. That would attract kids.
"...because a paedophile likes pre-pubescent children." he continued.
He feels safe enough to utter that shit. If only the left had a fraction of the right-wing propaganda apparatus. There should be three times the January 6 crowd taking him straight to the scaffold. Yet here we are watching a fascist dystopia installing itself, in slow motion.
I don't know how true this is (citations needed), but from hearing folks that lived through a fascist takeovers of democracy in other countries, we've really fast-tracked the process in many ways.
Indeed, the rate of democratic backsliding is considered to be fast, compared to other countries. Below I include some links and quotes. What I really wanted to say is that the resistance is too mild, and too slow. Also, you know that book "On Tyranny"? Very relevant under the circumstances.
And this complementary piece, for no reason whatsoever.
Thanks for sharing the resources!
..so... The pubic hair is the determining criteria? Explains why you used your signature to illustrate.
"There's a difference between a 15-year-old and a 5-year-old, you know?"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump_sexual_misconduct_allegations
No clue why one should get another impression...
...that's what a pedophile says
I mean, if you have to deny it...
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”
You know he gets so pissed about it because he can't brag about all the
young womengirls he fucked.Raped. You almost had it.
Well not since his best friend "hung" himself.
You know who would respond with that ? A pedophile !
Sure, right. And I have some nice oceanfront property in Arizona to sell you.
That's The Pedophile Oath. You put your right hand in the air, your left hand in your pants and say that.
PSA: You can read Daily Beast articles without an account if you use Firefox reader mode.
But why would you want to.
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.
Obligatory mention of: "R Kelly is not a pedophile, technically speaking"
You know who never has to say that?
People who aren't pedophiles.
Oooooooooooooo. That's why he didn't throw a temper tantrum about the radical Left. Remember how hardcore all these clowns were after Kirk? It said fascism on a bullet! That's us! Time for civil war!
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.
Is this to distract from the assassination?
I think it's to distract from the war he started to distract everyone from the Epstein files
…attempt
"You news people are monsters! For thinking I might talk about the news, here on the news talk show."
Truth hurts.
Was he doing some pedophilia right at that moment? No?! Case closed
Another lie from a pedophile.
...I only fuck children when I'm reallllly drunk
The Toddler-in-Chief handed the mic over to the Compulsive-Liar-in Chief
Por que no los dos... He's definitely compulsively lying, but when I read this, I can't help but think, "If a whiny, soiled-diaper, cranky, colicky, ill-tempered baby was kept up way past its bedtime, could articulate full sentences and was accused of pedophilia, it would sound pretty much identical to this."
It's the same picture.
This was in response to the question "how was your flight" so the whole interview was weird
Trump sang, "I'm not a pedo but I grope a lot"
"I'm not a pedo, no, no"
How is that on the frontpage we have a news about trump saying he's not a pedophile but not news about yesterday shooting?
What "frontpage"?
Lemmy all frontpage
Ah. Probably depends on what sort order you use. If you use New, obviously the shooting has been shoved way down. I'd assume Active or Hot would probably show those posts from around 9-12 pm US East Coast when they flooded my feed (usually sorted by New). But at the same time, I can also see Lemmy users not really caring all that much about discussing the actual shooting because what's there to say?
One of these things wasn't expected.
Isn't there a rule against fake news?
winks at the camera
The pedophile protector is saying what?
You know another word for Pedophile Protector?
Pedophile.
"I'm not tired!"
Well technically, he's an ephebophile, so...
( Edit, for those who didn't already know...this is sarcasm )
A distinction without a difference.
the 13year old makes him a pedo
Good point.
The only difference this makes is what table they sit at in the prison cafeteria
You knowing this makes you problematic.
Not so much. I know there's a word for it, but I still have to look it up every time.
But you don't. Because the distinction doesn't need to be made. Because raping a child at any age is deplorable. We don't need to get granular with it.
I didn't realize I needed to put an /s on the end of that. My bad.
Sounds like what a pedophile would say.
Go home Donny you're drunk. What about those 14 year olds? Oh!? 😱 Okay Donny....like I said...
says the pedophile
Are we supposed to take his word for it?
Has he ever lied before?
Worth watching because he realized he fucked up here:
Donald Trump is a child rapist megalomaniacal dementia-ridden pedo king
Denial is s classic guilt tactic
I mean, it's also a classic innocence tactic... But in this case, he's guilty as charged
Says Epstein’s best friend.
Im guessing he didn’t say he isn’t a rapist, since he was convicted of it.
" my t-shirt
I wonder if there would be any consequences if he physically assaulted the interviewer
Every publication and historical document should now refer to him as “President Donald J. Trump (not a pedophile)”
Login-walled. Please provide an alternative.
At least he is an equal opportunity rapist. Wait, does that make him woke?
I'm not a pedophile. (i just like raping little girls and occasionally eating one of them). Only says part of it out loud. Doesn't look convincing either. Looks like a shady mobster lying his ass off in a courtroom. Head mobster. Watch him but turn the sound all the way down - just watch him talk. A bad guy is what you'll see without hearing the con man's words.
Here's what is really meant: youtube.com/video/gYhtHCqsAHw/edit
Well medically, he's a hebephile. Still a criminal and predator.
The only people who give a shit about the difference between pedophilia and hebephilia are psychologists and pedophiles.
It's a big word, he just doesn't understand. they need to explain it means he likes to have sex with 13 yr old girls who are in the early stage of puberty. like the one he raped already. I'm sure if they tell him what the word means, he'll be all "oh yeah, I do that."
1000 to 1 the Epstein files say otherwise.
The lady doth protest too much. Because he's hoping to distract from the fact that he's a pedophile.
Was this another staging?
"erupted" and "exploded"? Did I watch the same clip as the writer?