Amidst periods of instability, certain predictable events offer a semblance of order. These include the commencement of a new academic year, the premature display of holiday decorations, and, notably, the selective perception of Republican members of Congress concerning the conduct of President Trump.
Following the release of a note and a suggestive drawing from Jeffrey Epstein's birthday book by a congressional committee, which seemingly bore the president's signature, Republicans on Capitol Hill adopted a familiar defensive posture.
They professed ignorance of the material, despite its widespread circulation online and prominence in cable news coverage. Those who acknowledged awareness of the content echoed Mr. Trump's claim that the entire matter was fabricated.
Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio, the chairman of the Judiciary Committee, when questioned about the drawing and signature, stated he had not seen it and dismissed its authenticity.
5 Comments
Comandante
Bravo to the congressional committee for releasing this information – we deserve to know the truth!
Muchacha
Republicans are entitled to defend their own. We all know this is politically motivated nonsense.
Mariposa
This ‘evidence’ is flimsy at best. Just more fake news circulating out there.
Fuerza
Instead of focusing on Trump, how about addressing our actual problems, like inflation or border security?
Ongania
Using Epstein’s name to take shots at Trump is disgusting. Enough with the smears!