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Trump in a panic: Murdoch says under oath that Trump is too lewd to be defamed

[HPP] Rupert MurdochFebruary 18, 202622 min
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Rupert Murdoch's Defense Strategy

  • 💡 Rupert Murdoch's legal team is arguing that Donald Trump is "too lewd to be defamed" in a $10 billion defamation lawsuit filed by Trump against the Wall Street Journal.
  • 📌 The defense specifically cites the infamous Access Hollywood tape as evidence, where Trump boasted about sexual assault, to claim his reputation is already so damaged it cannot be further harmed.
  • ⚡ This stance is highlighted as ironic and a "betrayal", given that Murdoch's media outlets (Fox News, Wall Street Journal) previously defended Trump after the tape's release.

Fracturing of the MAGA Coalition

  • 🧩 The Epstein files controversy is causing a significant and public rift within the MAGA coalition, exposing internal conflicts.
  • 💬 Marjorie Taylor Green revealed that Trump called her a "traitor" for demanding transparency on the Epstein files, and that he admitted friends would be harmed by their release.
  • ⚠️ The speaker suggests that the Epstein issue is exposing a fundamental corruption, where powerful individuals protect wealthy friends over victims of child trafficking, pushing some Republicans to their limit.

Pam Bondi's Congressional Performance

  • 🎭 Pam Bondi's congressional testimony regarding the Epstein files was described as "disastrous" and "unprofessional."
  • 🗣️ Instead of addressing specific allegations, Bondi reportedly shouted about the Dow Jones, leading to criticism from commentators, including some pro-Trump conservatives, who found her "unpersuasive."
  • 🚨 Her defensive and evasive behavior is seen as a sign that something is being hidden, eroding credibility with women voters and moderate conservatives.

Political Consequences and Future Outlook

  • 📊 Recent congressional vote preference polls show Democrats leading, indicating potential negative political consequences for Republicans.
  • 🚀 The speaker concludes that these events mark the "beginning of the end" for the Trump regime, as his coalition is collapsing due to internal strife and the Epstein scandal.
  • ✅ The argument is that Trump's bet on covering up the Epstein files is failing, as allies like Murdoch and Green are no longer afraid to challenge him, leading to a breakdown of his political support.
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