Subject: But Here We Are
The remarkable thing about the Epstein cover-up is the deep cluelessness of the man who usually has such a keen understanding of the dynamics of his own base. rarely has Trump allowed much (if any) daylight to open between himself and his base — even if that means appeasing the swamp creatures of conspiracism.²

But this one is different. Every comment, every social media post, every threat makes even his most loyal supporters ask themselves: What does he have to hide?

“I know this will come as a shock to some folks,” observes David French, “but one of the most remarkable things about the Epstein affair is that quite a few Americans are learning ONLY FOR THE FIRST TIME that Trump is a liar. It's taken ten years, but here we are.”

Charlie Sykes