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[–] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 104 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Karoline Leavitt, the press secretary for Donald Trump’s campaign, provided a statement denying the allegations, which said in part: “These accusations, made by a former activist for Barack Obama and announced on a Harris campaign call two weeks before the election, are unequivocally false. It’s obvious this fake story was contrived by the Harris campaign.”

I dunno, it sure seems like a pattern of behavior.

[–] TheBat@lemmy.world 14 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

White, blonde, mid-20s. She doesn't know she's a potential victim too.

[–] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 6 points 2 weeks ago

Oh, shit. Hadn't looked her up. It's only a matter of time.

[–] DogPeePoo@lemm.ee 85 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] lulztard@reddthat.com 14 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] ravhall@discuss.online 9 points 2 weeks ago

Surprised she was that old? Me too. Seems a little too old for both of them.

[–] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world 47 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)

If there’s a solid Epstein link with young girls, that could actually damage Trump.

[–] nokturne213@sopuli.xyz 81 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Something tells me those that are already voting for him will not care. The Republican headquarters in my town has a vote felon sign up.

[–] Lurkinney@lemmy.world 40 points 2 weeks ago

Actual video evidence of trump raping a screaming crying child would not change these people's minds, they do not subscribe to reality

[–] Irremarkable@fedia.io 30 points 2 weeks ago

Will it change the mind of the hardcore MAGA base? Absolutely not. Will it make a large number of people switch from Trump to Harris? Probably not. It could, however, make some of the more reluctant Trump voters simply say fuck it and stay home.

[–] jonne@infosec.pub 26 points 2 weeks ago

There's already a ton of links that have been proven, even video. None of this will make a difference, that's already factored in. His voters are fine with him being a rapist.

[–] BruceTwarzen@lemm.ee 14 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Oh this thime they'll get him. This time for real. This isn't some treason or other rape alligation. This is real

[–] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Somehow, I think we have different ideas what the word damage means.

[–] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 13 points 2 weeks ago

I can’t think of a type of person for whom this is the line.

[–] sik0fewl@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Are you high? What makes you think that?

[–] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Primarily due to the right's obsession with pedophilia and Epstien as well as he died under Trump and would make a juicy conspiracy. But, excuse me for having a opinion other than yours.

[–] BrokenGlepnir@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

These guys believe that epstien dying in federal prison under the purview of donald trump was a Clinton job. I don't trust them to have their minds changed.

[–] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world 0 points 2 weeks ago

Shrug...

This is a non story at this point.

[–] YeetPics@mander.xyz 10 points 2 weeks ago

So anyway, all the tankies want you to vote for shill stein to help the serial pedophile/sexual deviant/criminal.

This is the tankie God lmao

[–] eran_morad@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

grab em by the pussy