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‘Retribution’: Trump calls for Epstein inquiry into Democrats

President Donald Trump is intensifying his efforts to thwart attempts to force the release of the Epstein files, even as the House moves toward a vote that could send disclosure legislation to his desk for his signature or veto. This development further heightens scrutiny of his past ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

On Friday, the president announced he will ask the U.S. Department of Justice, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation “to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s involvement and relationship with Bill Clinton, Larry Summers, Reid Hoffman, J.P. Morgan, Chase, and many other people and institutions, to determine what was going on with them, and him.”

The New York Times reported that the “inquiry appeared to be retribution for the renewed focus on his own ties to Mr. Epstein.”

After White House officials reportedly held a Situation Room meeting with Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert on Wednesday to convince her—unsuccessfully—to remove her name from the discharge petition, the president took a different approach on Friday. He appeared both to try to wash his hands of the entire ordeal while refocusing attention on his political opponents and others.

“Epstein was a Democrat, and he is the Democrat’s problem, not the Republican’s problem!” Trump railed on his Truth Social website, while attacking Democrats.

“The Democrats are doing everything in their withering power to push the Epstein Hoax again, despite the DOJ releasing 50,000 pages of documents, in order to deflect from all of their bad policies and losses, especially the SHUTDOWN EMBARRASSMENT, where their party is in total disarray, and has no idea what to do,” Trump alleged.

“Some Weak Republicans have fallen into their clutches because they are soft and foolish,” the president continued. “Epstein was a Democrat, and he is the Democrat’s problem, not the Republican’s problem!”

“Ask Bill Clinton, Reid Hoffman, and Larry Summers about Epstein, they know all about him, don’t waste your time with Trump. I have a Country to run!”

Deadline on Friday noted that “Since the email release, Trump has avoided answering reporters’ questions about Epstein.”

Pointing to Trump’s Friday remarks, Politico’s Kyle Cheney remarked, “Trump again pleads with Republicans to stop talking about Epstein. The pressure hasn’t worked as well as it usually does. Also, the emails show Epstein was politically amorphous, deriding Ds just as much as Rs. And these latest emails were from the Epstein estate, not DOJ.”
https://www.alternet.org/smartnews/trump-clinton-epstein/

Kathy Hochul Nearly ‘Booed Off Stage,’ Turns It Into Her Own ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Moment [WATCH]

New York Governor Kathy Hochul faced an awkward moment during a campaign appearance with state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani when she was loudly heckled by supporters chanting “tax the rich” as she stood on stage.

The incident occurred over the weekend during a rally in Queens, where Hochul appeared to lend her support to Mamdani’s election bid. Videos from the event show the crowd repeatedly shouting the slogan while Hochul stood beside the assemblyman. As the chants grew louder, Mamdani approached the governor and appeared to escort her off the stage.

The moment quickly spread online, with critics describing the exchange as a public embarrassment for the governor and a sign of growing tensions within the New York Democratic Party.

When questioned about the incident on Monday, Hochul attempted to clarify what she thought she had heard. Speaking to a reporter from the New York Post, Hochul said she initially believed the crowd was cheering for the Buffalo Bills football team. “I thought they were saying ‘Let’s Go Bills,’” she said. “I wasn’t sure. I heard some noise, I heard a lot of cheers. But later on it became clear to me, I know there is a passion for that.”

The explanation drew widespread attention across New York political circles and social media, where many observers questioned whether Hochul could have mistaken the chant.

Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), has been a vocal advocate for higher taxes on wealthy New Yorkers and large corporations. His “Tax the Rich” campaign slogan has been featured prominently in rallies and legislative proposals calling for increased state revenue through progressive taxation.

Hochul’s decision to campaign with Mamdani highlighted the Democratic governor’s balancing act between the party’s moderate wing and its increasingly vocal socialist faction.

The confrontation comes as Hochul faces growing political pressure ahead of the next gubernatorial race. Recent polling has shown a tightening margin between Hochul and Republican challenger Elise Stefanik, who has served as chair of the House Republican Conference. Stefanik’s rising profile and focus on economic issues have made her a formidable opponent in what could become one of the most closely watched state contests in the country.

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo has also warned that the Democratic Party risks alienating moderate voters by embracing candidates from the Democratic Socialists of America. The DSA has gained influence in several major metropolitan areas, including New York City, by supporting progressive candidates in local and state elections.

Mamdani, who represents the 36th Assembly District in Queens, has championed rent control expansions, climate initiatives, and redistribution measures that have placed him at odds with more centrist Democrats.

Hochul’s appearance alongside Mamdani was intended to demonstrate party unity but instead drew renewed attention to ideological rifts among New York Democrats.

The governor has not issued any further statements regarding the rally incident or her comments to the Post.

This event marks the latest in a series of challenges for Hochul as she navigates pressure from both the left and right while managing a divided legislature and a struggling state economy.
https://www.lifezette.com/2025/11/kathy-hochul-nearly-booed-off-stage-turns-it-into-her-own-lets-go-brandon-moment-watch/

‘Republicans should be embarrassed’: Ex-Trump official rips GOP for losing shutdown fight

Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer criticized Senate Republicans after Democrats blocked a bill that would have guaranteed pay for military and federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown.

“Senate Republicans should be embarrassed by how bad they’re messaging this,” Spicer, who served as President Trump’s first press secretary, said Friday on his podcast, in remarks highlighted by The Daily Beast.

“They should have been out on the steps last night with military members and Border Patrol,” he added.

The measure, known as the Shutdown Fairness Act of 2025, was introduced by Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) but fell short of the 60 votes needed to advance, with a final tally of 54-45.

The bill aimed to ensure continued pay for “excepted” federal employees, including active-duty troops, TSA agents, park rangers, air traffic controllers, and Border Patrol officers.

Spicer accused Republicans of failing to defend their position forcefully, calling their actions “literally the lamest response” he had ever seen. “The idea that they voted and bolted is an embarrassment to the Republican Party,” he said.

Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) dismissed the bill as a “ruse,” arguing it would give Trump budget director Russell Vought undue authority.
https://www.rawstory.com/sean-spicer-2674232081/