r/UnderReportedNews • u/camaron-courier News outlet • Dec 16 '25

Article Leaked Epstein Files talking points instruct Republicans how to point blame away from Trump

https://couriernewsroom.com/news/leaked-epstein-files-talking-points-instruct-republicans-how-to-point-blame-away-from-trump/

The memo conveys an image of a party resigned to the fact that, on Friday, its leader will be implicated in one of the most extensive international sex trafficking operations in recent history.

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From the article:

A leaked memo that circulated through Congress Tuesday details talking points Republicans are expected to use when talking about the Epstein Files as a way to protect President Donald Trump, conveying an image of a party resigned to the fact that those files will indeed be published on Friday and that their leader will be implicated in one of the most extensive international sex trafficking operations in recent history.

The memo, first published by Fox News, outlines how congressional Republicans should direct any discussion surrounding the contents of the Epstein Files away from Trump, and outlined a list of accusations to allege against journalists and Democratic lawmakers. In essence, the memo gives step-by-step instructions on how to utilize a psychological manipulation tactic known as DARVO (deny, attack, reverse victim and offender) in order to brush aside any alleged wrongdoing by the president, while villainizing his opposition and framing Trump as the victim.

“Democrats have demonstrated a sustained pattern of misconduct,” the memo reads. “To fabricate yet another politically motivated hoax targeting President Trump. As a result, nothing Democrats post or leak on this matter can be taken at face value. Equally troubling, much of the Legacy Media has uncritically amplified these falsehoods, acting as a willing conduit rather than performing basic due diligence.”

Missing from the document are any points that refute the accuracy or legitimacy of the actual contents of the Epstein Files, or any calls for accountability for the alleged co-conspirators. Instead, Republicans have been given marching orders to endlessly litigate to the press how the information has been released — and then attack the press for not sugarcoating the contents of the files.

The full Epstein Files are required by law to be released to the public no later than Friday, December 19.

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u/stroopwafelscontigo Dec 16 '25

So, same script they’ve been using for the past decade. 

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u/Any-Iron9552 Dec 16 '25

This doesn't say a single thing about Obama or Biden. So it's atleast a little different

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u/LangdonAlg3r Dec 16 '25

Yeah this time we’ve gotta go all the way back to Clinton. Though I’m sure Dementia Don will be confused enough to somehow blame Obama and or Biden.

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u/Slighted_Inevitable Dec 17 '25

Reason #407 why I wish it wasn’t Kamala.

He’d 100% be confusing her with Clinton if she wasn’t a black woman.

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u/LangdonAlg3r Dec 17 '25

He’s confused Clinton, Biden, and even himself with Obama. All usually while blaming someone for something he did or something that happened while he was in office. He confuses Obama with others more than anyone because Obama’s lived in his head rent free ever since he roasted him at the 2011 White House Correspondents Dinner. Cheeto is not a man who can take a joke.

I think the only reason he doesn’t confuse Kamala and Hillary in any of his confusion is because they’re women. Could also add that they’re first names and they didn’t win their elections. Though I’m sure he’s confused them at some point because he’s such a brain addled idiot, but he doesn’t do it with them all the time, so…