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drray23

(8,663 posts)
15. It is not a run of the mill scandal they can ignore or shut down
Fri Feb 13, 2026, 07:19 PM
16 hrs ago

It has gone global, worldwide. Even if Trump himself won't immediately (or ever) go to jail, it's going to destroy people around him. It's already starting and will only get worse from thereon. The whole MAGA empire will crumble and fall.

We have a confluence of events. Not only the Epstein files, but also the massive pushback to ICE tactics and pretty much every other Trump policy. He is losing control of his would-be kingdom.

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Same here malaise 17 hrs ago #1
Hate to say this, but bluestarone 17 hrs ago #2
That's my most fervent hope. The collapse is long overdue. Borogove 17 hrs ago #3
I have no faith in meaningful (i.e. involuntary) consequences occurring. RockRaven 17 hrs ago #4
"He" may be the last to fall, but his entire support system will take him down. And good riddance to all of them. usonian 17 hrs ago #5
Completely agree. TickTock. Joinfortmill 17 hrs ago #6
I'd love it, but my hopes are not high Auggie 17 hrs ago #7
Not just the trump regime but the money and power that appointed him pResident JT45242 17 hrs ago #8
One Gazillionaire Might be Imprisoned But A Community? ForeGoneLegsBirne 15 hrs ago #22
My parents named me Thomas in a moment of prophetic insight. TomSlick 17 hrs ago #9
It is not a run of the mill scandal they can ignore or shut down drray23 16 hrs ago #15
I hope you're correct. TomSlick 15 hrs ago #16
When Dems retake the reins of power, and they will - these things always end,.... paleotn 15 hrs ago #27
That is because WE are the cavalry. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E 14 hrs ago #28
I'm afraid to hope. hamsterjill 17 hrs ago #10
I hope you're right cate94 16 hrs ago #11
You paint a rather compelling picture PatSeg 16 hrs ago #12
I think it's A "ruling class" but it gives us insight to THE "ruling class". underpants 16 hrs ago #13
Yeah, and who knows what European govts, individuals, and witnesses statements will be released that will tell us which Volaris 16 hrs ago #14
It should bring the entire system down. BlueTsunami2018 15 hrs ago #17
Please notice that ruenmier isn't going anywhere til summer. niyad 15 hrs ago #18
I do too. spanone 15 hrs ago #19
In a just world, they would all fall, but time will tell dlk 15 hrs ago #20
It is not the right-wing politicians that have no shame Lithos 15 hrs ago #21
I don't see it happening, except as an influence on.... reACTIONary 15 hrs ago #23
Happy Valentine's Day reActionary jfz9580m 4 hrs ago #31
Nope. The only thing that can stop him is his heart Callie1979 15 hrs ago #24
I wish that were true angrychair 15 hrs ago #25
Get those fucking heads a' rolling Blue Owl 15 hrs ago #26
Fingers crossed! ABC123Easy 14 hrs ago #29
Indirectly, I Think You Are Correct DallasNE 14 hrs ago #30
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