Boris Epshteyn being accused of pay-to-play is very Trumpy… www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024... - ThreadSky

bigbandman1.bsky.social•91 days ago

I'm shocked.

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michaelashoriginal.bsky.social•91 days ago

only the best people!!!!
lowlife

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youdou.bsky.social•91 days ago

He’ll get at least a bronze medal if n sleaze bag.

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trumpsacunt.bsky.social•91 days ago

I bet Trump has never been prouder of him, following in the Trump tradition of fraud at every opportunity

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brandonwjones.bsky.social•91 days ago

It's a bottomless pit of shamelessness. The goal is to normalize it.

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bkara1.bsky.social•91 days ago

I can't remember who said the White House will be the world center of corruption for the next four years.

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sal09041961.bsky.social•91 days ago

Makes you wonder how much of a cut the “president elect “ was getting.

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terps3040.bsky.social•91 days ago

Trump endorses bribery would be a better headline.

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elliot66.bsky.social•91 days ago

He's bad news..period the end

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thinkingrealhard.bsky.social•91 days ago

I thought pay-to-play was a prerequisite with the standard 20% kickback to Trump.

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iwassayin.bsky.social•91 days ago

Nothing any of them do surprises me. It just gives me a migraine.

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patek-svendsen.bsky.social•91 days ago

Does the FBI do anything?

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baluzerus.bsky.social•91 days ago

Epstein?

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rogerailes.bsky.social•91 days ago

As long as Donny gets his taste....

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larrymcva.bsky.social•89 days ago

Trump has nothing to lose at this point except to God.

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wonderwoman13.bsky.social•91 days ago

Was trump getting a cut? If not, Boris is finished.

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kathytrent.bsky.social•90 days ago

They protect criminals because they are criminals.

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lordtired.bsky.social•89 days ago

Told you this would just get him a promotion.

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vtpeach.bsky.social•91 days ago

He’s the only one we know about. For some reason he was outed. Criminals are only loyal until they want to get rid of you…

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calsantafe.bsky.social•91 days ago

only the best people

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kjginri.bsky.social•89 days ago

Business as usual in Trumplandia.

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bluewomanvoting123.bsky.social•91 days ago

Trump's getting a cut. FFS.

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thebarkinggallery.bsky.social•91 days ago

Boris Epshteyn is a parasite’s parasite.

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slotarsep93.bsky.social•91 days ago

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jubal829.bsky.social•91 days ago

They are all a bunch of liars, grifters, crooks, and sexual deviants

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socialgreedia.bsky.social•91 days ago

Trump can grift all he wants from others, but none dare grift from him.

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kheine.bsky.social•91 days ago

Trump probably wishes Boris was his son!🤪

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jmohrbsky.bsky.social•91 days ago

When your gonna grift, learn from the best.

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busterbeagledad.bsky.social•91 days ago

Just like:

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sundancer04.bsky.social•91 days ago

From kissing the orange maggot.

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happyrumrunner.bsky.social•91 days ago

soon they will stop being accused of it because it will simply have become the way things are done

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catlady49ers.bsky.social•91 days ago

Same thing Trump always accused Hilary of doing! 🙄

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jafkettani.bsky.social•91 days ago

It is not a bug to be bought : it is a feature. Just like cruelty, anti-science, and racism. Epshteyn is on to a promotion in Trump world.

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deegee-01.bsky.social•91 days ago

Why not? Shouldn’t the lowly toadies be allowed to make a bit of spare change off of Trump? A bit like the remora fish on a shark.

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0000000007y.bsky.social•91 days ago

Underlings don’t get to grift unless the boss ok’s it.

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rbsnst.bsky.social•91 days ago

So where are the investigators……if these underlings are allowed to get away with what Trump has gotten away with we are on a very steep slippery slope

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lizziep43.bsky.social•91 days ago

Boris learned his behavior from his boss. Extortion is a feature of Trump’s agenda; therefore, Trump will stick with Boris. It’s really that simple

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thebayouman.bsky.social•91 days ago

I’m absolutely shocked, no not a Trump confidant, say it’s not so!!

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loudlong.bsky.social•91 days ago

Everyone in Trump's orbit is dirty.

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cindystevens89db.bsky.social•91 days ago

I still want to know how they will divvying up Ft Knox?

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protestspb.bsky.social•91 days ago

This scheme is popular in rural regions of Russia. Every employee pays from his monthly salary a bribe to hired/not fired him boss

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geronimobpm.bsky.social•91 days ago

Will anything be done ? Short answer, No :-(

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martyd409.bsky.social•91 days ago

Orrrrrr... it shows he may have been splitting the money with Trump. After all, Trump is very much into grift. 🤷

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azrockitman.bsky.social•91 days ago

The only pay to play allowed around trump is pay trump to play. Boris should have known that by now.

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ianxz.bsky.social•91 days ago

It is gong to be a contest of corruption, and pardons will only go to those who split it with Trump.

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tlrgosu.bsky.social•91 days ago

MAGA- Making America Grift Again

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starkredmam.bsky.social•91 days ago

Tracks…

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shelleycaro.bsky.social•91 days ago

They are all a bunch of thugs - his cabinet looks like a mobster line up

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soulfoodheaven.bsky.social•91 days ago

The guy looks like Al Capone. He was born to thugness.

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tomp70.bsky.social•91 days ago

He should know you never grift off Trump. He grifts off you.

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namastemichelle.bsky.social•91 days ago

This should be a huge story!!!!

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mamajkmcc.bsky.social•91 days ago

Last time Rudy was selling pardons

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noncompliancemode.bsky.social•91 days ago

Boris F-ing Epshteyn!

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mr-john-b.bsky.social•91 days ago

Boris the felon? Oh, I thought you said Boris the Spider. The song works for him https://youtu.be/bvFuUaCe8eY?si=AF1pGKwAQXW8yC9T

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bearstohs.bsky.social•91 days ago

Does that elevate him in Trump’s eyes?

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wearingitwell.bsky.social•91 days ago

Sounds like Boris didn't kick enough upstairs. Skimming is not tolerated in the mob.

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veeham60.bsky.social•91 days ago

I can't see the problem that Trump would have with it...oh yeah...he wasn't getting a cut😒

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freni9.bsky.social•91 days ago

How do we know that he wasn’t collecting the money for trump with a small finder’s fee for himself?

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veeham60.bsky.social•91 days ago

That's true.

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gototown.bsky.social•91 days ago

I think the reason we heard about this is that Boris propositioned Bessent, who is the only legit cabinet member.

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vinkohl.bsky.social•91 days ago

I wonder how much of a cut he was giving Trump?

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wasjustwondering.bsky.social•91 days ago

None, that’s why Trumps team is investigating him. 🤔

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brianhill53703.bsky.social•91 days ago

He didn't -- that's why he's in trouble.

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mactnive.bsky.social•91 days ago

The sad thing is, this type of article use to get me upset. And with a glimmer of hope that it would blow up to something bigger with actual ramifications. Now? Meh….just another in an endless stream of graft and corruption that NO ONE is going to hold him accountable for. The system is broken.

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sbrb80.bsky.social•91 days ago

Such a surprise

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somecafone.bsky.social•91 days ago

Anyone who looks that much like a mashup of Luca Brasi and Shrek has to be doing some dirt.

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youbeyou.bsky.social•91 days ago

I’m sure there’s a kickback agreement between him and his boss.

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searcher21.bsky.social•91 days ago

Maybe he should have tried selling silver sneakers and orange hats.

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indypnw.bsky.social•91 days ago

Like Trump says, it’s central casting. You couldn’t make these people up

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detectivetay.bsky.social•91 days ago

I thought that was a MAGA requirement … the pat-to-play😎

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moanintheblues.bsky.social•91 days ago

Holy shit, he did a Blagojevich

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sbrann.bsky.social•91 days ago

It was effin' golden!

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aileenann.bsky.social•91 days ago

Probably why he thought he could get away with it...

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samhughs.bsky.social•91 days ago

All criminal behavior coming from trump on down to his admin. Wacky people will be running the country. What could go wrong?

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cnskmr.bsky.social•91 days ago

Gangstas of a feather folk together. 😂😂😂

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jeffholcomb.bsky.social•91 days ago

HIs only fault:

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debbiehupp.bsky.social•91 days ago

Geez. The grift just keeps on grifting.

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craigdodge.org•90 days ago

Yup. Very Trumpy. Predictable. Anyone surprised?

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luckylarue.bsky.social•91 days ago

And there are no hens left in the henhouse, now. https://www.trvst.world/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/fox-quotes-jeremy-clarkson-lets-be-perfe-6518.png

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littlecults4ever.bsky.social•91 days ago

What's surprising is Trump has no problem with it. Epshteyn must be giving Donny something in return.

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travisblues.bsky.social•91 days ago

The VIG is back in style.

No corruption to big or small.
And they even get to define the word now.

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littlecults4ever.bsky.social•91 days ago

yeah, I thought about mentioning the VIG, but decided not to.

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sharondan.bsky.social•91 days ago

Of course

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chichi60.bsky.social•91 days ago

Shiny object

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realderrickoc12.bsky.social•91 days ago

How do you feel about your colleagues going down to kiss the demagogue’s ring?

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daveeddy.bsky.social•91 days ago

If he got fired it must have been Really Bad.

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buzzgrambo.bsky.social•91 days ago

He didn't get fired.

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daveeddy.bsky.social•91 days ago

Sheesh, I missed the headline. I thought he was out

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cocobeanme.bsky.social•90 days ago

I’m sure Jim Jordon is planning his first congressional hearing…not

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studio-michaud.bsky.social•91 days ago

I just assumed they ALL did this in his circle. The only thing chump wouldn’t like is not getting a cut.

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marko66.bsky.social•91 days ago

Who is surprised?

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trose333.bsky.social•91 days ago

We all know the Swamp King is getting the money.

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out5p0ken.bsky.social•91 days ago

What is Trump’s cut from Epshteyn 🤔

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mdhaines047.bsky.social•91 days ago

60/40

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out5p0ken.bsky.social•91 days ago

99/1

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torieasab.bsky.social•91 days ago

Might as well make it a RICO case. Six degrees.

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hapdadiii.bsky.social•91 days ago

What I can't understand is trump is not president

He's president elect still a "normal" citizen (by that I mean not president)
Yet
The FBI is powerless to investigate these known threats he is proposing for the cabinet

Until it's too late ?

Ludicrous

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ststephensday.bsky.social•91 days ago

🚨Trump Pimped Out by Advisor Boris Epshteyn🚨
How shocking! Trump's own advisor, Boris Epshteyn, is allegedly pimping him out like a hooker on the Vegas Strip.

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ststephensday.bsky.social•91 days ago

For just $30,000 a month, you can buy access to the President-Elect—and even land an interview for a Cabinet position!

When asked for comment, Trump reportedly replied:
"First, let me say that I am offended. Second, I can be bought, but I ain't cheap!"

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chefberg.bsky.social•91 days ago

Only the best people. Felons flock together!

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disillusioned65.bsky.social•91 days ago

And un-democratic.

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celestialclockwork.bsky.social•91 days ago

Birds of a feather grift together…

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pete-2024.bsky.social•91 days ago

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curtisma.bsky.social•91 days ago

Dr. Frankenstein was surprised by the results.

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rosalba.bsky.social•91 days ago

The white house will soon be
with Trump's arrival, the Ali Baba's cave and the forty thieves !!!

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boomerbabe4.bsky.social•91 days ago

What they all haven't learned is if they are not in the Billionaire Boys Club they can't get away with it. Look at the carnage.

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enes123.bsky.social•90 days ago

Ok

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mayoisspicyy.bsky.social•91 days ago

This is Trump's MO.

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vitaterna.bsky.social•91 days ago

1. Leak minor details about the person’s wrongdoing
2. Trigger “calls from the outside” for his ouster
3. Act aghast at the subject’s malfeasance
4. Pretend for 1-2 weeks like you’re thinking it over
5. Force him out if he doesn’t resign first.

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dmoni2022.bsky.social•91 days ago

Everytime I watch a report of one of Trump's MAGA appointments or members of the inner circle, I immediately feel like I need a shower!

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rosie65-1960.bsky.social•91 days ago

Normalizing bribery and criminal activity

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dosufo.bsky.social•91 days ago

And the pardons will pile up

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darksky2500.bsky.social•91 days ago

What would have once been disqualifying will now result in his elevation and enhanced status in the "movement."

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jofromeurope.bsky.social•91 days ago

That make's him more qualifyed

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flipsyontherings.bsky.social•91 days ago

So Boris made good and gave the Don his cut?

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pattyleee.bsky.social•88 days ago

I’m pretty sure Boris doesn’t have to worry about being chopped up in pieces, or thrown out of an airplane, or hospital window…He has to know ‘more about Trump than Trump does.
Such a bunch of sick puppies!

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meliorist59.bsky.social•91 days ago

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jptrthndr.bsky.social•91 days ago

Boris will be cleared because you can guarantee he has receipts in everyone who was paying and everyone doing the same thing he was.

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gototown.bsky.social•91 days ago

Feels like the only reason we know about this is because he approached Bessent, the only above board member of Trump's junk drawer.

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kpkadel.bsky.social•91 days ago

Of course twitler gets a cut: sociopath, fascist, kleptocrat, gangsters are as sociopath, fascist, kleptocrat, gangsters do. Wake, America - this is top1%/GOP fascist 2.0 FOREVER. Please peacefully dissolve the US into 1/2 democracy 1/2 autocracy before top1%/GOP fascist half takes it all.

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mikytsune.bsky.social•91 days ago

I mean... Do we expect any different? Really?

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thecorgiclan.bsky.social•91 days ago

I’m sorry but, duh! Don’t they all?

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rainsend.bsky.social•91 days ago

Birds of a feather. Trump admires his gumption.

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beagleboy24.bsky.social•91 days ago

He made the mistake of not cutting in Trump on his grift.

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gbliss.bsky.social•91 days ago

But ONLY Trump can be Trumpy.

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barrie-cabbie.bsky.social•91 days ago

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yogibaba.bsky.social•91 days ago

front man for what eventually ends up in tfg's pockets

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stan219.bsky.social•91 days ago

Why is anybody surprised? It tracks with Trump and his minions.

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shoebillstork24.bsky.social•88 days ago

Mob bosses don't like it when their capos skim money from them.

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justme-ks.bsky.social•91 days ago

If any of them are lacking or missing the "Corrupt DNA" they won't meet the minimum prerequisite qualifying standard to serve in that immoral and corrupt fuckwit's administration.

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mikeisshocked.bsky.social•91 days ago

No one should fool themselves. Boris is the broker. Money is going to Trump Family. Boris is likely getting a commission. It’s mob behavior through and through.

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newsfanatic.bsky.social•91 days ago

Trump is probably mad because Boris didn’t give him a cut.

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mmmvegas.bsky.social•91 days ago

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cottagelife510.bsky.social•91 days ago

Oh the lovely christian party of law and order.

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poppamanman.bsky.social•91 days ago

So what's the problem?
It's the status quo for the Trump family.

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gmhird.bsky.social•91 days ago

Trump must have gotten his taste.

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angryveteran.bsky.social•91 days ago

Trump only hires the best.

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twinksy.bsky.social•91 days ago

Like they are not all doing that

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stephensz.bsky.social•91 days ago

Grifters gonna grift

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citizen12345.bsky.social•91 days ago

Is this saying Trump is pissed that the media is trying to throw Epshteyn under the bus when his own campaign is the one investigating the pay for play?

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