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Created: 2025-07-21 18:12:48 UTC

The MAGA playbook's latest chapter: decry "hoaxes" while sitting on Epstein docs & shielding credibly accused allies. Schlapp's "backfire" claims ring hollow from a man who settled sexual assault allegations as GOP leaders buried new police reports.  

Trump's DOJ halted Epstein file releases July X despite 2025 campaign promises of transparency. When WSJ reported the alleged Epstein letter July 18, admin surrogates pivoted to media attacks within hours - same playbook used when Schlapp's $480k settlement surfaced. This deflection factory runs on two fuels: rage-baiting the base about "fake news" while stonewalling legitimate inquiries about associates' conduct.  

Hypocrisy isn't a bug - it's the operating system.


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