It began a long, long time ago. In fact, in this day and age of constant hysteria, xenophobia, blatant presidential corruption, and what looks to be the inexorable slide into authoritarianism the year 2016 feels almost as distant as 1916, Like many past ages it is hard to remember the minutia of what happened then. For instance, while many do remember 2016 was the year Donald Trump won the Presidential election, most of us have probably forgotten how the news cycles were fascinated and consumed by a loose band of conspiracy, let's say, enthusiasts, collectively known as QAnon.
Indeed, they seemed to be everywhere that year, especially at Donald Trump's campaign rallies. Dozens, if not hundreds of them would show up wearing tee-shirts that said, "I am Q." Some carried large placards in the shape of the letter Q. At the heart of their fears and rage was the firm conviction a vast cabal of political, Hollywood, and British royal elites were running a worldwide child trafficking ring. It involved molestation, slavery, and in some instances child sacrifices and cannibalism. The believers were sure everyone from Tom Hanks to Prince Andrew, and most importantly, democratic Presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton were in on it.
The QAnon aficionados even claimed the headquarters of this diabolical conspiracy was located in the basement of a Washing D.C. pizza joint--apparently because some hidden away estate was beyond the means of this gang of fabulously well to do perverts. The first time the whole thing came to a head was when a guy from North Carolina named, Edgar Welch entered a restaurant in D.C. called, Comet Ping Pong. He was armed with an AR-15, fired a shot into a closet door in the restaurant's storage room, but failed to find the rumored headquarters. Actually he couldn't even find a basement, because there wasn't one. He quickly surrendered to police admitting he might have been wrong to believe the Q party line. (Later Welch would end up doing time in North Carolina and in January of this year he was killed by the cops when they tried to pick him up on a parole violation.)
After Trump's victory and the whole Comet Ping Pong thing QAnon began to fade and the remnants drifted off into increasingly bizarre notions--that's right, bizarre even for them.
However, many on the far right still had their suspicions about wildly famous people involved in child trafficking. Then, a guy named Jeffrey Epstein hit the news. Tales of wild parties, private island retreats, and most shockingly decadent, unhinged orgies involving underaged girls emerged into the light. There was even video tapes of some of the guests enjoying the music and views. The most famous one included a guy named, Donald John Trump.
Trump denied knowing anything about teenaged girls and he insisted he certainly didn't have sex with any of them . He wasn't alone. So did former President, Bill Clinton, celebrity defense attorney, Alan Dershowitz, and others. The ultraright bought Trump's excuse, but they weren't having any of it from the rest of those elitist sickos. It was Q all over again and now there was proof. Epstein's girlfriend and his chief procurer, Ghislaine Maxwell was arrested and so was Epstein. Pretty quickly rumors began to circulate Jeffrey Epstein had a, "client list" of the people he provided underaged girls to. Trump's supporters and many who aren't began to demand the list be made public. It didn't seem to matter to the MAGA crowd the only real big shot caught on video, swapping jokes, with Epstein was Donald fucking Trump. By God, we want those names!
In February of this year newly minted U.S. Attorney General, Pam Bondi was asked about the list. Her response to Fox News was not only did the list exist, but, "It's sitting on my desk right now to review." Then she added, "That's been a directive by President Trump. I'm reviewing that."
Now, a couple of things here. The American public will forgive a lot, especially when it comes to Donald Trump. His fans don't care if he sells everything from Teslas, to bibles, to bit coins while on the job. A lot of them even think it is a good thing when he ignores the rulings of federal judges. Some go so far as believing a life time Trump Presidency is a great idea, no matter how old he is. Let's face it though--and trust me El Don knows this as well--if that list proves Jeff Epstein was supplying him with 15, 16, and 17 year old girls to tap it all that forgive and forget shit will go right out the window. Too much of their political motivation is invested in, "protecting the children" (Gays are indoctrinating young kids into the homosexual lifestyle. Transgender athletes are subverting young girls sports. Latin American gangs are heavily involved in child trafficking.)
There is a reason Elon Musk claimed the President's name was on the list when they had their messy divorce. There is also a reason that the other day the Department of Justice said, despite Bondi's previous claim, there is no such, "client list." There never was one and yes, Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide in a federal facility while on suicide watch. In other words, "Nothing to see here. Keep moving. Nothing to see."
Bondi was immediately forced into an awkward song and dance number. She issued a statement saying that back in February she actually meant she was looking at Epstein's file, not the list per se. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt referred any media questions to the Attorney General then announced an ongoing investigation of former CIA chief John Brennan and former FBI head, James Comey. It didn't take long to figure out she was talking about their role in the 2016 Russian election interference claims. It was an issue settled by investigators and grand juries close to eight years ago. Trump himself went all--well--Trump, on a reporter when asked about the list. He told her in no uncertain terms there were more important things to talk about than, "...that creep Jeffrey Epstein."
The hard core right is outraged the list won't be delivered as promised. Laura Loomer posted, "Bondi lied. She was always lying." Ultra conservative hot shot, Robby Starbuck wrote, "Was she lying then, or is she lying now? We deserve answers." Turning Point USA mouthpiece Savannah Hernandez said, "Pam Bondi should step down as Attorney General for lying to the American public."
None of these clowns will admit, or probably even allow themselves to think, the reason the list suddenly disappeared is because someone at the DOJ decided there was no way to release it without implicating Donald Trump. Even the idea of simply erasing his name from it is probably out of reach now. Too many people have seen it and, in a pinch, someone will spill the beans. Let's face it, in this administration the concept of honor among thieves ranks right up there with the tooth fairy.
Alas, Jeffrey Epstein's list, if it ever did exist--who knows, maybe it really never did--is gone forever now. Our salacious dreams will go unfulfilled. However, as many of us watch all this go down, amused to no end by all the uncomfortable squirming and caterwauling on the right wing we must keep one thing in mind. It's the not so enjoyable truth that the most despicably corrupt human being on the planet, Donald John Trump, has slipped the hook again.
sic vita est
7-10-25
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