Trump’s associations with the Epstein–evidenced by widely circulated photos and a crude bawdy drawing–raise troubling questions about what he may have known or participated in regarding Epstein’s pedophile crimes. He was quoted in 2002 in New York magazine as saying, “I’ve known Jeff for 15 years. Terrific guy. He’s a lot of fun to be with. It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side.”

With Ghislaine Maxwell now convicted for sex trafficking, one wonders: will Trump attempt to pardon her, especially if her silence protects him? This would not be unprecedented. After all, Trump issued pardons to several individuals involved in the January 6th insurrection–an event that saw the Capitol defaced, threats leveled against lawmakers, and violent attacks on law enforcement. These choices reflect not just a disregard for accountability but a dangerous tolerance for lawlessness.

Even if damning evidence were to emerge, Trump’s devoted followers–the so-called “MAGA” faithful–might still stand by him. This blind allegiance poses a real threat to justice and democratic values.

America deserves transparency, integrity, and leaders who are held accountable–not ones who are above the law.

RON KAMZELSKI

Wellsboro

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