You reap what you sow

It is somewhat satisfying to see Trump, a wee bit exasperatedly asking his MAGA numpties to forget about Jeffrey Epstein and whether he features in one of Epstein’s client lists (Trump’s professed attitude towards women doesn’t help here). Trump is keen to shut down the suggestions that would naturally accompany this conspiracist tale. It all could of course be a complete non-story, but once a conspiracy emerges amidst the MAGA crowd it’s bound not to lie down anytime soon. This is partly because the denial of a conspiracy in some people’s heads is copper-bottomed proof of its existence. In these ‘fake news’ times the MAGA numpties will have to rely increasingly on the algorithm selected feeds which bolster their engagement with whatever ‘social media’ platforms they follow. They enthusiastically invite the virus into their fogged but receptive heads. The problem here is that it is very hard to believe that somewhere within the US government there are no files, as yet unrevealed relating to Epstein. The whole episode has the feel of a classic establishment hush-up in which various people, ostensibly politically opposed nevertheless shared some of the same sexual peccadillos. Kompromat all round! Has Putin got hold of it?