# 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:** 49
**Author:** ![Babale](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/babale/32/15666_2.png) [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2026, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/962 "2026-02-27T17:03:59Z")
> [@Alessan](#): > > Which is why no human has ever killed a pig > [@Love\_Rhombus](#): > > You generally don’t wrestle a pig to death Didn’t work out for his royal highness Bobby B. ---
**Author:** ![Odesio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/odesio/32/20003_2.png) [@Odesio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odesio)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/963 "2026-02-28T15:13:56Z")
> [@Love\_Rhombus](#): > > You generally don’t wrestle a pig to death. Not with that attitude you don’t. I remain agog to learn why so many politicians and journalist are playing by the old rules. Instead of calling out Trump for his lies, journalist point to his “false” statements. Both politicians and journalist should constantly refer to Trump as a liar and a rapist. Trump’s got no problems attacking others, so why treat him with kid gloves? Fear? ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2026, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/964 "2026-02-28T19:53:51Z")
> [@Odesio](#): > > Trump as a liar and a rapist. Trump’s got no problems attacking others, so why treat him with kid gloves? Fear? Correct. Facts are facts. Unfortunatly he has a bunch of goons that can kill people at will with nobody caring. ---
**Author:** ![Love\_Rhombus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/love_rhombus/32/10694_2.png) [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2026, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/965 "2026-02-28T23:50:57Z")
Or just crush you under lawsuits. ---
**Author:** ![Odesio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/odesio/32/20003_2.png) [@Odesio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odesio)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2026, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/966 "2026-03-01T00:12:10Z")
Here’s how Trump’s lawsuits typically work. He files suit claiming outrageous damage, though sometimes he forgets to claim any damages, and he drops the suit before it gets to the discovery phase. He’s just a coward who uses the legal system to bully others. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2026, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/967 "2026-03-01T01:19:30Z")
> [@Odesio](#): > > He’s just a coward who uses the legal system to bully others. It’s the legal system equivalent of throwing a rock at someone from far away and then fleeing. I have the hunch that he’s really nervous about what’s coming out of the files, particularly the revelation that his DOJ was intentionally suppressing info damaging of him, and he’s trying to distract from that. Not because of legal jeopardy (I’m not sure that exists for him in this country anymore) but more his ego and potentially a midterm shellacking of his party, costing him power over the legislature. ---
**Author:** ![Odesio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/odesio/32/20003_2.png) [@Odesio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odesio)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2026, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/968 "2026-03-01T01:48:34Z")
> [@Atamasama](#): > > I have the hunch that he’s really nervous about what’s coming out of the files, particularly the revelation that his DOJ was intentionally suppressing info damaging of him, and he’s trying to distract from that. Back in 2024, Trump was asked if he’d release the Epstein files whereupon he replied something along the lines of, “Probably not. There are innocent people in the files who did nothing wrong and it would be unfair to release their names.” I’ve never had any indication Trump cared about any other person other than himself, so I was convinced beyond any reasonable doubt there must be something in the files that embarrassed him. But that was also the same year I lost any hope that he’d ever suffer the consequences of his actions. He’ll suffer setbacks of course, but never the consequences. ---
**Author:** ![CaptMurdock](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/captmurdock/32/11736_2.png) [@CaptMurdock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CaptMurdock)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2026, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/969 "2026-03-01T03:04:45Z")
> [@enipla](#): > > Unfortunatly he has a **bunch of goons** that can kill people at will …who cannot be everywhere at once. And, last I heard, still haven’t gotten paid. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2026, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/970 "2026-03-01T03:10:55Z")
> [@Odesio](#): > > But that was also the same year I lost any hope that he’d ever suffer the consequences of his actions. He’ll suffer setbacks of course, but never the consequences. He won’t get what he deserves, but it might still hurt him, and if it costs him the majority in the legislature it’s good for the country (and even the world). So these files aren’t unimportant. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2026, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/971 "2026-03-01T03:49:26Z")
> [@Odesio](#): > > “Probably not. There are innocent people in the files who did nothing wrong and it would be unfair to release their names.” While that has been shown to be true, this > [@Odesio](#): > > I’ve never had any indication Trump cared about any other person other than himself, Is also true. and this > [@Odesio](#): > > so I was convinced beyond any reasonable doubt there must be something in the files that embarrassed him. No doubt. But not convict. However, even if we cant see that embarrassing stuff, his popularity ha been trending down, ---
**Author:** ![kambuckta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/53a042/32.png) [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2026, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/972 "2026-03-03T03:42:28Z")
If any of you non-Aussies have a VPN service, an outstanding documentary has just been released by the ABC and available on iview, called _Diabolical._ Produced by the most excellent investigative reporters from the Australian Broadcasting Commission, it explores from the earliest days up until the most recent events. It really encompasses the entire tragedy, but unfortunately is geo-restricted and only available through a VPN. ---
**Author:** ![DWMarch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dwmarch/32/1010_2.png) [@DWMarch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DWMarch)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2026, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/973 "2026-03-04T01:19:28Z")
I can’t find a fantastic news source for this (although I see there is a NYT article but I don’t subscribe so I can’t share a gift link) but Epstein had a ranch in New Mexico called the Zorro Ranch: > **[Here Is the Location of Jeffrey Epstein's New Mexico Ranch](https://www.distractify.com/p/epstein-ranch-new-mexico-location)** > > Folks want to know where the location of Jeffrey Epstein's New Mexico ranch after the Epstein files suggest he trafficked young girls at the ranch. Rumor has it there may be bodies buried here. The Federal investigation went Total Inability To Sustain Usual Performance (gee, who would have guessed?) so the State of New Mexico is investigating. ---
**Author:** ![Eric1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/3bc359/32.png) [@Eric1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eric1)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2026, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/974 "2026-03-04T02:26:03Z")
Thanks to DWMarch for citing that article; I read it thru and will keep it for conversations. ---
**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:** [March 8, 2026, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/975 "2026-03-08T22:21:12Z")
A newspaper investigation of the woman who claims Trump forced himself on her when she was 13 has found that many details of her account can be corrborated through public record. > **[Fuzzy memories and hard facts: An SC accuser's claims against Epstein, Trump...](https://www.postandcourier.com/news/epstein-victim-fbi-trump/article_21a2149f-f4a1-4351-9ac7-d12746f03a58.html#tncms-source=latest_posts)** > > An alleged victim of Jeffrey Epstein gave FBI agents true accounts of her time growing up in SC. Claims she made about Donald Trump remain unsubstantiated. ---
**Author:** ![Love\_Rhombus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/love_rhombus/32/10694_2.png) [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2026, 11:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/976 "2026-03-13T11:58:02Z")
Are there really accounts of cannibalism in the Files? I’ll believe Trump did many things, but not that-he’s far too much of a germaphobe. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2026, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/977 "2026-03-13T14:54:15Z")
> [@Love\_Rhombus](#): > > Are there really accounts of cannibalism in the Files? Nothing anywhere near credible. > **[Epstein files mention cannibalism, 'ritualistic sacrifice.' That's not the...](https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/fact-check-epstein-files-mention-225600196.html)** > > Some accusations stemmed from an FBI interview with a unidentified man. There was no credible evidence to support them. There is also some confusion about the (now-closed) NYC restaurant [The Cannibal](https://ny.eater.com/2019/3/15/18267177/cannibal-murray-hill-closed-nyc) that was mentioned in the Files. ---
**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:** [March 13, 2026, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/978 "2026-03-13T16:45:55Z")
Yeah, one thing about releasing 3 million documents is you’ll include the follow-up to a call claiming to be a tip on the case, from some rando coming off his meds after an Alex Jones all-nighter. But really, the story has long traveled the culture, we saw it as QAnon/Pizzagate, in the Satanic Panic, all the way through centuries of the Blood Libel and who knows if Moloch was the original. “They” are always ritually sacrificing children. > [@Atamasama](#): > > There is also some confusion about the (now-closed) NYC restaurant [The Cannibal](https://ny.eater.com/2019/3/15/18267177/cannibal-murray-hill-closed-nyc) Now I am thinking of naming a bar “CIA Station”… 😅 ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2026, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/979 "2026-03-15T14:14:50Z")
This morning, and yesterday, I read breathless Facebook posts saying that SCOTUS has ruled Trump does not have ‘absolute immunity’, and that compelling the Clintons to testify about Epstein has set a precedent that will compel Trump to testify. The thing is, the only articles I could find said that SCOTUS made the immunity ruling back in 2024. Until just now. > **[A shocking legal turning point in the United States: The Supreme Court's...](https://northwavenews.com/posts/a-shocking-legal-turning-point-in-the-united-states-the-supreme-courts-panel-of-justices-officially-ruled-that-donald-trump-does-not-possess-absolute-immunity-from-the-law-meaning-the-former-presi-susu/)** > > WASHINGTON, D.C. — A dramatic legal development is shaking the political establishment in the United States after the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark > **The Supreme Court’s panel of justices officially ruled that Donald Trump does not possess absolute immunity from the law, meaning the former president may be forced to appear in court to clarify his connections in the sensational Jeffrey Epstein case.** The thing is, I’ve never heard of ‘North Wave News’, and I’m not finding any reliable sources about it. Has there been a new development? Or is this just Facebook wanking? ---
**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:** [March 15, 2026, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/980 "2026-03-15T14:17:21Z")
I don’t see anything about an actual legal case. It looks like bullshit to me. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2026, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733/981 "2026-03-15T14:18:01Z")
Yes, it was a bit whiffy to me too, which is why I asked. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733.md?page=48) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epstein-files-trump-impeachment-conviction/1024733.md?page=50)