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Epstein Gave NY Times Journalist Tips About Trump. Why Did They Never Get Reported? (theintercept.com)

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One reporter with whom Epstein connected frequently was Landon Thomas Jr., a financial journalist at the New York Times. Thomas exchanged dozens of emails with Epstein between 2015 and 2018, years after the financier’s conviction for soliciting a minor.

In the emails, Thomas tipped off Epstein about inquiries by other reporters and claimed to have vouched for Epstein, whom he said he called “one hell of a guy.” In one exchange, Thomas coached Epstein on how to repair his reputation.

The relationship was a two-way street. Epstein, who died in a Manhattan federal jail in 2019 awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking, was reportedly a valued source for Thomas. In the emails released Wednesday, one of the topics Epstein fed information to Thomas was about Donald Trump’s allegedly lecherous behavior. In the exchanges — through his trademark style of lowercase letters and abundant typos — Epstein alludes to Trump’s predilection for young women.

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[–] orbituary@lemmy.dbzer0.com 38 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Not sure why you're getting downvoted. As this shit starts to expose people like the Clintons or other powerful individuals, the ensuing shit-storm will get so ugly.

Trump's a big fucking piece of shit and deserves all our disdain... but there are so many others out there who supported or at least didn't bat an eyelash at his behavior who are now clutching their pearls.