# Epstein Files =\> Trump Impeachment & Conviction? **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Tags:** trump\ **Created:** [November 10, 2025, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733 "2025-11-10T17:42:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 36
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/701 "2026-02-04T13:16:02Z")
Other countries handling the Epstein revelations: investigations, media coverage, the stripping of titles, the accused lose their jobs The USA: best we can do is let everyone involved run the country. ---
**Author:** ![ShadowFacts](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shadowfacts/32/2934_2.png) [@ShadowFacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShadowFacts)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/702 "2026-02-04T15:05:25Z")
> [@DrDeth](#): > > Paywalled, but just an allegation so far Of _course_ it’s just an allegation so far - it was just recently reported to the police. You asked (in incredulous tones) what exact crime he could be charged with, and I answered you directly on point with an article from a highly reputable news source that police are assessing the evidence of an allegation of sex trafficking against him. The allegation is that Epstein trafficked a woman (an adult, in this case) into the UK to have sex with Andrew. It may or may not amount to anything (and, given history on this issue so far, almost certainly won’t), but you have your answer, and it’s not “being sleazy.” ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/703 "2026-02-04T16:18:28Z")
Bill Gates I had no idea he was so bad. Was it known that he was involved with Eptsein’s crimes? ---
**Author:** ![Moriarty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/moriarty/32/49_2.png) [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/704 "2026-02-04T16:35:27Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#): > > Was it known that he was involved with Eptsein’s crimes? His wife has alluded to it as one of the reasons for her divorce. > [@](#): > > When NPR’s host asked Melinda how she felt about seeing her name come up in those pages, her answer made headlines. She said she felt “unbelievable sadness” because the details brought back difficult memories from their marriage. She mentioned that it was personally hard because it reminded her of very painful times in their life together… > > What really caught attention was Melinda’s honesty about her decision to leave the marriage. In the interview she said, “I left my marriage. I had to leave my marriage.” > **[Melinda Gates Breaks Her Silence on Epstein File Releases: "I Had to Leave my...](https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/melinda-gates-breaks-her-silence-162033495.html)** > > Melinda French Gates is finally speaking publicly about the recent Jeffrey Epstein file release, and her words are striking a nerve. The U.S. Department of ---
**Author:** ![DesertDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/desertdog/32/11503_2.png) [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/705 "2026-02-04T17:03:12Z")
Is there something about having insane amounts of money that makes you think it’s okay to stick your pecker into underage girls? I mean, I’ve never had much and if I did perhaps hookers and blow might be on my to-do list (or maybe not) but _girls_ and blow would be wrong. Maybe it’s inherent that the type of personality that drive one to acquire insane amounts of money also drives them the be amoral assholes. There are so many. ---
**Author:** ![iiandyiiii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iiandyiiii/32/7924_2.png) [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/706 "2026-02-04T17:28:04Z")
The latter, I think. Generally speaking, someone with a lot of compassion and empathy is less likely to be willing to make the kind of ruthless and harmful decisions necessary to become a billionaire. A great weakness of capitalism, IMO - it really does reward greed, ruthlessness, lack of charity and empathy, etc. ---
**Author:** ![Joey\_P](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/919ad9/32.png) [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/707 "2026-02-04T17:28:10Z")
I think wanting to have sex with underage kids is probably just as common across all socioeconomic backgrounds, but when your neighbor or the guy that works at the local machine shop or the homeless guy that hangs out at the mall gets caught, it’s not newsworthy, at least not on a national or global level. I don’t think having all that money makes you think it’s okay, it affords you the means to do it and keep it hidden and it’s much more noteworthy when you get caught if you’re worth a billion dollars than if you live in a small apartment and drive a 15 year old Corolla. ---
**Author:** ![doreen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/858c86/32.png) [@doreen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doreen)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/708 "2026-02-04T17:42:11Z")
I think it also makes a difference how old the underage person is. I know of a couple of adult men ( 19 and 35 ish) who were arrested and convicted of having sex with a 16 year old girl. It didn’t even get local news coverage. Pretty sure it would have if she had been much younger. ---
**Author:** ![JRDelirious](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jrdelirious/32/9531_2.png) [@JRDelirious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JRDelirious)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/709 "2026-02-04T19:26:09Z")
Yeah, let’s be clear, an adult being attracted to a close-but-not-quite-over-the-line teenager is not by itself the big deal, it’s their going ahead and doing something about it that is. But the majority of such people will think to themselves, “damn, she’s hot, but she’s only 15, nuh-uh, that’s not fair play”. The other part of the equation for the rich/influential guy is whether his/her reaction will be “I have too much to risk” or “I can pay my way out of trouble”. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/710 "2026-02-04T20:42:38Z")
> [@Love\_Rhombus](#): > > It’s not happening in America, but at least it’s happening somewhere _in the world._ More of this! Well, the USA did have two convictions, and that is just a probe. > [@ShadowFacts](#): > > You asked (in incredulous tones) what exact crime he could be charged with, I actually asked what crime he could be “locked up” for. > [@ShadowFacts](#): > > I answered you directly on point with an article from a highly reputable news source that police are assessing the evidence of an allegation of sex trafficking against him. Well, since I couldnt read it, how would I know? And do you have a non-paywalled article i could actually read? ---
**Author:** ![ShadowFacts](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shadowfacts/32/2934_2.png) [@ShadowFacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShadowFacts)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/711 "2026-02-04T21:00:17Z")
> [@DrDeth](#): > > Well, since I couldnt read it, how would I know? > > And do you have a non-paywalled article i could actually read? The article I linked is not paywalled for me, so this seems like a you problem. Nevertheless, let me Google that for you: > **[Andrew reported to police over Epstein sex trafficking allegations](https://www.thenational.scot/news/25821513.andrew-reported-police-epstein-sex-trafficking-allegations/)** > > ANDREW Mountbatten-Windsor has been reported to the police following allegations he was involved in trafficking a woman to the UK for sex. > **[Second woman accuses Epstein of sex trafficking to Andrew, BBC reports](https://www.ms.now/news/second-woman-accuses-epstein-of-sex-trafficking-to-andrew-bbc-reports)** > > The woman's lawyer said the alleged encounter occurred at the ex-prince's then-residence, Royal Lodge, on the grounds of Windsor Castle. > **[Former Prince Andrew reported to police over new allegation](https://www.newsweek.com/police-prince-andrew-new-accusation-republic-epstein-11451878)** > > Police are "running out of excuses" for not investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over Jeffrey Epstein, campaigners said. You’re welcome. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/712 "2026-02-04T21:03:24Z")
> [@ShadowFacts](#): > > The article I linked is not paywalled for me, so this seems like a you problem. _As of June 2025, the BBC has introduced a [digital paywall for [BBC.com](http://BBC.com) users in the United States.. The subscription service costs $8.99 per month or $49.99 annually, providing unlimited access to news articles, features, and the 24/7 BBC News livestream._ _Key details regarding the BBC paywall:_ _Target Audience The paywall applies to users in the United States, with no plans to introduce it in the UK or other international markets at this time._ ---
**Author:** ![TroutMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troutman/32/6721_2.png) [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/713 "2026-02-04T21:21:53Z")
Looking forward to hearing the DoJ’s rationale for this redaction. Which “victim” are they trying to protect? [![](https://i.imgur.com/17T0bO5.png) ](https://i.imgur.com/17T0bO5.png) _[(source)](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00705860.pdf)_ ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/714 "2026-02-04T21:48:17Z")
All redacted names are Donald Trump unless proven otherwise. In this case, however, there’s probably a sound argument that revealing the name would identify an underage victim. ---
**Author:** ![TroutMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troutman/32/6721_2.png) [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/715 "2026-02-04T22:22:12Z")
How so? ---
**Author:** ![ShadowFacts](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shadowfacts/32/2934_2.png) [@ShadowFacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShadowFacts)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/716 "2026-02-04T22:26:17Z")
> [@DrDeth](#): > > Target Audience The paywall applies to users in the United States, And yet, I was able in the US to read it just fine. 🤷‍♂️ I assume we can put this tangent aside since I provided three more links to answer your original question. ---
**Author:** ![doreen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/858c86/32.png) [@doreen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doreen)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/717 "2026-02-04T22:34:14Z")
Becasue the body of the email sounds like the sender is talking about herself , thanking him for a fun night. Which means there’s a decent chance that the email address will reveal her name. ---
**Author:** ![TroutMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troutman/32/6721_2.png) [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/718 "2026-02-04T22:47:46Z")
Ah, thanks. I didn’t read it that way, but that makes sense. ---
**Author:** ![wguy123](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wguy123/32/3161_2.png) [@wguy123](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wguy123)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/719 "2026-02-04T22:50:17Z")
I didn’t read it that way. I read it as a sick guy thanking Epstein for a fun night with his naughty little girl. ---
**Author:** ![TroutMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troutman/32/6721_2.png) [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/720 "2026-02-04T23:01:05Z")
> [@wguy123](#): > > I read it as a sick guy thanking Epstein for a fun night with his naughty little girl. Yeah, that’s how I read it too. But without more context, either interpretation is possible. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733.md?page=35) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733.md?page=37)