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angrychair

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42. That isn't what the law said

Thu Nov 20, 2025, 09:36 AM

Nov 20

The law says that redactions must be limited in scope, explained and temporary.

Doesn't really matter that much because using the old "national security" angle will absolutely look like a cover up and that isn't going to work for them the way it has in the past.

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Shocking SheltieLover Nov 20 #1

"The Mouse That Roared"......while hiding in the oasis Nov 20 #2

The proper response? mwmisses4289 Nov 20 #3

This is a losing battle for him. Baitball Blogger Nov 20 #4

"National security risks"? So, it's an even bigger scandal than was previously thought? The plot thickens... sop Nov 20 #5

Seems he is obliquely admitting a lot of powerful people are open to blackmail by foreign powers Attilatheblond Nov 20 #15

Foreign Powers, HELL popsdenver Nov 20 #20

Trump saw the financial benefits of having blackmail material to hold over the richest, and he took over Epstein's gig. Attilatheblond Nov 20 #28

It was never a sex scandal. We need to challenge the media to pursue the bigger story. Bluetus Nov 20 #50

Bingo!!! niyad Nov 20 #54

So... they aren't a hoax C_U_L8R Nov 20 #6

Wait a minute.... democrank Nov 20 #7

Let's all speculate what that could mean superpatriotman Nov 20 #8

What kind of security is it if rich men can rape kids with impunity? Prairie Gates Nov 20 #9

Or the national or global economic security issues of rich and powerful men raping girls which were .. Botany Nov 20 #16

Putin's kompromat on Trump is something else Prairie Gates Nov 20 #32

Snuff said. Captain Zero Nov 20 #34

I saw what you did there... evolves Nov 20 #48

Yikes. Had not thought of that one. niyad Nov 20 #56

The important part of the Steele Dossier wasn't the pee pee tapes but that Trump was in major debt to .. Botany Nov 20 #37

Trump is already a National Security risk. aeromanKC Nov 20 #10

Trump comes from a long line popsdenver Nov 20 #22

Should be interesting to see if the Deplorable base even cares. NoMoreRepugs Nov 20 #11

Is he? Jughead Nov 20 #12

Geez...stealing top secret documents and storing them next to a toilet wasn't a security risk... llmart Nov 20 #13

Isn't that what Nixon said about the White House tapes about Watergate? Or what Bill Barr said about the Botany Nov 20 #14

Well stated! Especially that last sentence Attilatheblond Nov 20 #17

As per National Security you can count on both Russia and Israel having the Epstein files. Botany Nov 20 #40

Anyone see a picture of the Mueller report popsdenver Nov 20 #18

So...Patel, Bondi, and Slobfather lied purr-rat beauty Nov 20 #19

So, clearly... skypilot Nov 20 #21

If exposing the pedophiles in the system will break the system Orrex Nov 20 #23

THIS evolves Nov 20 #47

+1 leftstreet Nov 20 #57

Mike, YOU and our DICTATOR ARE a national security risk! Fla Dem Nov 20 #24

Sounds like bullshit right from trmp. spanone Nov 20 #25

Of course................ Lovie777 Nov 20 #26

Wouldn't it be amazing if he's mentioned in them? LOL nt Javaman Nov 20 #27

He'll hide guilty people's names just to be super secure IronLionZion Nov 20 #29

Of course he does. Joinfortmill Nov 20 #30

;-{) Goonch Nov 20 #31

No Problem! 3825-87867 Nov 20 #33

Hey Johnson get used to losing.. You're done in 2026. bronxiteforever Nov 20 #35

they already had a team of over 1,000 barbtries Nov 20 #36

Epstein and Trump, the Power Couple so powerful their crimes are to be classified. Deep State, indeed! RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Nov 20 #38

Republicans and Johnson have spent months claiming the reason they opposed the legislation is that it Wiz Imp Nov 20 #39

Having Mike Johnson as speaker is a National Security Risk. milestogo Nov 20 #41

That isn't what the law said angrychair Nov 20 #42

He's trying to cover the lies under the flag and fear. Ping Tung Nov 20 #43

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Donald Trump is already a national security risk Martin Eden Nov 20 #45

Oh, so they care about evolves Nov 20 #46

GTFO now Bondi! Last chance to save your soul Ponietz Nov 20 #49

Mr Pedophile Protector is lying for Jesus again! travelingthrulife Nov 20 #51

The definition of national security should be clearly stated in a law passed by Congress Walleye Nov 20 #52

The enabling of billionaires and this administration by the GoP is a national security risk neohippie Nov 20 #53

Weaseldick Johnson... GiqueCee Nov 20 #55

They've framed the bill so that they can withhold whatever they see fit iemanja Nov 20 #58

Wouldn't it be something if we found out Eps was trafficking little boys to people like Mi-Little-Jo? Clouds Passing Nov 20 #59

Trump's lap dog, the squeaker of the house, runs more interference on Justice Fullduplexxx Nov 20 #60