In the emails, which Colbert called “damning,” Epstein claims that Trump ― who was once a close friend ― knew about his conduct.
In a 2015 message, journalist Michael Wolff emailed Epstein to say that celebrity.land was going to ask Trump about his relationship with Epstein. Epstein wrote back offering to “craft” a message for Trump, according to the files.
“That is never a good sign when Jeffrey Epstein is trying to help you draft a response like some kind of perverted Clippy,” Colbert said.
“Looks like you’re trying to avoid questions about sex crimes,” Colbert said in the style of Clippy. “Would you like help? I can make it a newsletter.”
Wolff indicated Epstein could help Trump, “generating a debt” if he wins the White House.
“OK, that’s blackmail,” Colbert said. “And I would like to point out blackmail really only works when you’re blackmailing someone about something they did that they don’t want anyone to know about. That’s why you never hear a mobster say, ‘Hey, give me $1,000 or everyone’s gonna find out that you donate to Meals on Wheels.’”
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