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He needs to be put in prison!!!!!

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This this goes to show that immorality and sexual predating is not considered wrong to Trump and his cronies. After all, Trump himself thinks women are only good for eye candy and his personal pleasure. Speaker Johnson and his teen son monitor each other's viewing of porn. They don't see anything wrong with that.

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Thanks Dan. Moses Johnson is caught in scandal that makes him uncomfortable. Trump has a tight noose on him. Maybe he should try praying about it. 🤷‍♀️

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I also fear the next 4 years and what will happen. For my own sanity I no longer watch the national news constantly as I did in the past. I must maintain my own health. Listening to Matt Gaetz would not help. One day at a time. I hope some of our country will still be standing in 4 years.

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An Open Letter to Regretful Trump Voters

Grappling with Buyer’s Remorse After the Election? Here’s How to Make Things Right

https://open.substack.com/pub/patricemersault/p/an-open-letter-to-regretful-trump?r=4d7sow&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

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Keep telling the truth, Dan Rather! Without your reports we will be uninformed and at the mercy of lies from Trump and his inept administration.

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Watch MSNBC...👍

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What else would you expect from a trump presidency. This is only the beginning.

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Sad, but SO correct in your statement!

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Thank you for this. What it means, really, is that republicans know who Gaetz is and embrace it. This is the type of low-life they want running our country. They “won” and now they will throw our country to the wolves just to own the libs, which is why I will retreat from all news except for a handful of my favs like you, Mr Rather. Four years ugh

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At this point, there are little to no ethics in politics. We have seen that over the last ten years. It really sucks.

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Wow. Has anyone broken down the amount of “encounters” In 2 years at a few hundred dollars each to total $90,000? I’d guarantee there’s STD’s rampant.

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Happy Holidays to you and yours during your season of transition, Dan. Based on this report, how long do you expect it to take before the FL AG/DA will pursue criminal charges against Gaetz for his sexual escapades with these women and minor, if at all?

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Happy Holidays, Dan. We know this season must be especially difficult given your recent loss. Please know that you have a tremendous amount of love and support from your Substack community. We’re here for you in whatever way we can be. Thank you for your thoughtful and inspiring writing—it means so much to us.

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Didn’t Trump know about Gaetz’s history? The only thing Trump values more than money is praise. Whether it’s the devil or Gaetz, anyone can win his favor with a little flattery. That’s all it takes for Trump to consider appointing them to one of the most significant positions in government—reputation be damned. And really, given the reputation of the president-elect, need I say more?

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I used to enjoy fake news popping up unexpectedly, as did the next person. However, Trump's continuous 'April Fool's Day Fake News" is getting annoying and boring.

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Mr Rather. Thank you for taking your time to write about it. Thinking of reading all of this makes what to be sick. I just love how he "plays iff" his debauchery as being young and and "playing hard"

Is he STILL married? I feel terrible for his wife. Healing myself from a narcissistic partner I truly understand.

I can't belive he isn't charged.

One thing I know is this is going on right now with many others.

Thank you again Mr Rather

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Thanks, Dan. I hope, along with you, that Gaetz will fade from view but nothing surprises me any longer. Thank goodness the committee report was released.

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