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In an email to Trump biographer Michael Wolff, the late sex offender wrote that the president "did not recognize old friends"

Nearly a decade ago, Jeffrey Epstein claimed that "some" were worried Donald Trump may be suffering from dementia after he allegedly failed to recognize longtime friends.

Epstein shared his concern in an email sent to journalist and Trump biographer Michael Wolff on Dec. 29, 2017, which was released by the Department of Justice along with millions of other files from the investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender.

In the email to the Landslide author, which was sent during Donald’s first term as president of the United States, Epstein wrote: "Some at dinner with donald last night, were concerned about dementia. tons of makeup. did not recognize old friends.”

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[–] Etterra@discuss.online 28 points 1 day ago

I call fake news. Everyone knows Donald Trump has no friends.

[–] jaybone@lemmy.zip 60 points 2 days ago (1 children)

The pimp who concerns himself with the well being of his clientele.

Actually it’s more that if you are going to blackmail someone, this is important information to note.

[–] VivianRixia@piefed.social 28 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I bet its hard to blackmail someone who can't remember they are being blackmailed

[–] Waldelfe@feddit.org 3 points 18 hours ago

It's also probably bad for your business model if the blackmailed person is so far gone he starts talking about confidential information in public.

[–] halcyoncmdr@piefed.social 16 points 1 day ago

And tends to brag about everything

[–] Dr_Fetus_Jackson@lemmy.world 44 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Personally, I'm more concerned with the dementia the assholes that continue to support this fuckstick seem to be displaying.

[–] ScoffingLizard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 21 hours ago

I'm just amazed. We should stop tolerating his support though. I am cutting more people off. It's not a difference of opinion that children shouldn't be raped. It's "holy fuck everyone's batshit" and I'm afraid.

[–] Tehbaz@lemmy.wtf 33 points 2 days ago (3 children)

What's just as concerning is the sane washing and covering up of his dementia symptoms by the mainstream media outlets. But when Biden tripped on the stairs or mispronounced a word it was wall-to-wall coverage of his mental decline.

[–] FE80@lemmy.world -1 points 21 hours ago

best biden ever - https://youtu.be/COQf3U1KzHw

cheap fakes - https://youtu.be/zkRtcD3gNoo

These are unserious people.

[–] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 11 points 1 day ago

Yeah, this. The way all the reactionary centrists talk about Biden's term, you'd think they were not constantly speculating about his mental state on the "liberal media".

[–] Kirp123@lemmy.world 10 points 1 day ago

Meanwhile Trump literally shit live on TV and was caught falling asleep multiple times but apparently he's healthier than Obama.

[–] EtAl@lemmy.dbzer0.com 13 points 1 day ago

Also from Epstein confidant, Micheal Wolff: "If Trump showed signs of dementia, how would you know?"

[–] blattrules@lemmy.world 14 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] TrickDacy@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

More like people he golfs with because they may make him money eventually

[–] 58008@lemmy.world 9 points 1 day ago

Michael Wolff seems like the kinda guy who'd ask to borrow your pen, use it, and then place it in his pocket. "Can I have my pen back?" you'd ask. He'd respond with "what pen?" and walk away.

This is obviously fake news bc Trump has never had any friends.

[–] A_A@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago

i am concerned about dementia and hope that poor dementia is never stuck with having Trump.

[–] X@piefed.world 4 points 1 day ago

So that’s why conservatives voted so strongly for the fucker, they recognize and are comfortable with his lack of reality.

[–] BenderRodriguez@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

So? We know.