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Michael Cohen's Shocking Admission About Trump & Epstein Allegations

The Young TurksAugust 27, 202517 min671,867 views
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Michael Cohen's Interview on Trump and Epstein

  • πŸ’‘ Tara Palmeri discusses her interview with Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former lawyer and fixer, focusing on allegations involving Trump and Jeffrey Epstein.
  • πŸ“Œ Cohen, initially claiming ignorance about Epstein, eventually admitted to handling a complaint of rape against Trump involving an underage female, referred to as a Jane Doe.
  • πŸ” Cohen stated he sent a private investigator to find the Jane Doe, who allegedly lived at an address that turned out to be an empty parking lot.
  • πŸ—£οΈ Cohen recounted that when he asked Trump about the complaint, Trump dismissed it as "nothing" and told Cohen to "handle it."
  • ⚠️ Palmeri notes that Cohen's admission is significant because he has previously denied knowledge of Epstein and this is the first time he has discussed this specific complaint.

The Jane Doe Allegation and Investigation

  • 🎯 The complaint involved an allegation of rape against Donald Trump by a 13-year-old aspiring model in 1994 at Epstein's townhouse.
  • βš–οΈ This case was filed in three lawsuits right before the 2016 election and was dropped shortly before the election, citing intimidation.
  • πŸ•΅οΈ Palmeri suggests that the use of an undisclosed address, like an empty parking lot, is a tactic to protect Jane Does from private investigators and harassment, a known practice in such cases.
  • 🚫 Cohen's interview devolved into him becoming defensive and screaming at Palmeri when questioned about the details, which she interprets as a sign of having something to hide.

Broader Implications and Epstein Files

  • πŸ“° Palmeri criticizes the mainstream media for underplaying or ignoring Cohen's admissions, calling it a "bombshell."
  • ❓ The discussion raises questions about why the Epstein files have not been fully released and the potential involvement of powerful individuals.
  • πŸ“ˆ Palmeri's focus is on the survivors of Epstein's abuse and the intimidation tactics that keep women silent.
  • πŸ“„ The FBI estimates there are over a thousand victims, and while files exist, they are heavily redacted, preventing the identification of many involved men.
  • 🚫 Palmeri's sources indicate that investigations were active at the FBI level, suggesting that Trump's actions may have influenced the shutting down of these cases.
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