Trump’s smart take about Ghislaine Maxwell breeds conspiracy theories

American Thinker ^ | Andrea Widburg

[RoosterRedux]

The internet is awash with conspiracy theories about President Trump and Ghislaine Maxwell. These theories don’t claim that Trump was somehow involved in the despicable sex trafficking and other perversions of which Maxwell stands accused. Instead, they revolve around Trump’s seemingly careless statement that he wishes Maxwell “well.”

What could that mean? If you take the time to think it through, what it means is that Trump is a very smart man.

The core story is simple. During a White House coronavirus briefing on Tuesday, a reporter had a question for Trump:

Since Ghislaine Maxwell is in prison, and a lot of people want to know if she’s going to turn in powerful people – I know you’ve talked in the past about Prince Andrew and you’ve criticized Bill Clinton’s behavior – I’m wondering, do you feel she’s going to turn in powerful men? How do you see that working out?

Trump’s answer was minimalist. He acknowledged moving in some of the same circles as Maxwell and then wished her “well”:

[duckman]

Always trying to stick it to the Prez. Just another little snot nose.

[ClearCase_guy]

Unbelievable. The President passes off a bland comment, staying above the fray — the article does a good job highlighting past examples of presidential opinions having unfortunate repercussions in criminal cases. And even as mild and bland as the president’s comment is (”I wish her well”), the Twitterverse still explodes with hatred and over-reaction.

It’s insane.

[kenmcg]

The take here is that Maxwell will be convicted, with nary a mention of Clinton, Prince Andrew etc. involved in sexual escapades with minors. The swamp protects the swamp.

[ClearCase_guy]

I do get the impression — from people like Barbara Streisand — that Maxwell is awful and indefensible and has done terrible things, and that Trump is somehow unduly supportive of Maxwell.

Sounds like Hollywood expects Maxwell to go down without causing any real collateral damage to the people Hollywood cares about (Clintons, etc.).

We’ll see.

[Pollster1]

I don't expect this to go well for Ghislaine Maxwell.

[Fresh Wind]

Trump being sarcastic perhaps?

[RoosterRedux]

I have heard that Ghislain, like her father, was working for Mossad. And so was Epstein.

[ripnbang]

Imagine two other possibilities...one where he says, “She’s an awful person and I hope to see her pay for her crimes”, or, “I have no opinion or comment”...imagine the response in both cases. Trump played this well.

[GodBlessUSA]

I didn’t doubt President Trump at all with his answer. Didn’t totally understand answer, obvious now but didn’t make the connection. The Nixon and Manson trial example is such an excellent point.

[GreenHornet]

If President Trump had made a statement slamming her, the talking point from the left would be: “She must have some really damaging information about Trump to make him react in such an angry manner.”

[abbastanza]

Trump hopes she isn’t murdered in jail by the Deep State and Rat party.

[XRdsRev]

If I were her lawyer, I would request a 3rd party security camera in her cell.

[Vermont Lt]

I took his response to mean, “Don’t know, don’t care.”

Why risk getting all caught up in that show?

[AAABEST]

And even as mild and bland as the president’s comment is (”I wish her well”), the Twitterverse still explodes with hatred and over-reaction.

Another reason why we'll win. Their eye-bleeding hatred of Trump makes them stupid and irrational.

Their actions are motivated by insanity and hatred, which is exactly how you want your enemies to proceed.

[Vaduz]

He acknowledged moving in some of the same circles as Maxwell and then wished her “well”.

He must know what democrats were customers,some poll numbers may be a changing?.