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Lori R's avatar

Melanie looked pissed at her press conference. The plot thickens.

Cherae Stone's avatar

Oh, she was FUMING!!

Lori R's avatar

Most definitely.

Jack Hopkins's avatar

Lori...she certainly did. The plot thickens...indeed.

-Jack

PJ Adk's avatar

Melanie wears a resting pissed face

Jack Hopkins's avatar

PJ...lol...she really does.

-Jack

Jo Burns's avatar

yeah, I didn't think Melania held a presser under the presidential seal at the presidential podium to highlight her nail polish or newly blonde Mar a Lago hair. Trump's denial wasn't plausible either. Definitely something to hide, especially with words she didn't know or couldn't pronounce. She did not write the speech, perhaps Claude? Anyway, send out the barage of spaghetti to see what will stick and hide her highness's back story.

#HoldFast

Jack Hopkins's avatar

Jo...every word lands.

The presidential podium...under the presidential seal...is NOT where you go to clear up a social media rumor.

That venue communicates institutional weight. Using it for an unprompted, BS Epstein denial...communicates that someone assessed the threat...as SERIOUS ENOUGH to deploy the FULL apparatus of the presidency...as a shield.

Your language observation is sharp. The cadence WAS off. The word choices didn't match her natural register. The voice...did notfeel owned.

The spaghetti strategy is exactly right. Flood the zone...Pope...blockade...Orban...Swalwell — until the Ungaro thread gets buried under the volume.

Effective technique.

The question is...whether a woman sitting in Rio de Janeiro with nothing left to lose…stays buried.

Based on what she's already posted publicly…she doesn't appear to be THAT woman.:)

-Jack

Jo Burns's avatar

I wish Ms. Ungaro godspeed.

Jimmy Washington's avatar

I don’t care. Just keep her away from this year’s Christmas tree.

Susan's avatar

They’re obviously very concerned…

I’d read quite a bit about Ungaro after the press conference. I wondered how much of it was accurate. You just confirmed it for me so thank you, Jack.

I hope she knows enough to bring them down and I hope she spills it all. I also hope she can stay safe now. The survivors deserve justice and so do we.

#Holdfast

~Susan

Jack Hopkins's avatar

Susan…your instincts have been sound throughout. Very much so.

On accuracy...what is confirmed is the network. Zampolli introduced Trump and Melania. His NAME is in the Epstein files. Ungaro flew on Epstein's plane at 17. She was inside the Trump orbit for TWENTY years.

The ICE contact is documented by the New York Times.

What she specifically knows and can document...that...remains unverified.

What is NOT unverified..is that the White House responded to her posts with the full weight of the presidential podium...within 24 hours.

That response is its OWN form of confirmation.

On staying safe...yeah...I share your concern.

She is in Brazil...outside US jurisdiction...speaking publicly...and...has explicitly said she has nothing left to lose.

The survivors of Epstein's network have waited a LONG time for full accountability.

Whether Ungaro becomes part of that accountability....is a story still being written.

#HoldFast

-Jack

Susan's avatar

Thank you, Jack.

Julie's avatar

She's outside US jurisdiction, but she's still embroiled in a custody battle. I think she'll still be throttled by that custody issue. I hope she survives this episode and spills all the tea. Take it down.

Chris Wistert's avatar

C'mon. Let's be real. Jean-Luc Brunel was fell (pushed out) a windows when questions started coming up. Just being outside the US jurisdiction isn't going to be enough to keep her safe. The US doesn't have any problem going into other countries in South America - just ask the folks in Venezuela.

Julie's avatar

That's exactly what I'm saying. She waved a red flag in front of a bull. I doubt she'll be able to tell all that she wants when she wants because of the custody case. I hope she survives this. Also, didn't Brunel "suicide" in prison?

Chris Wistert's avatar

You're correct. Brunel did die in prison. It was a Russian model with ties to Epstein that "fell " out the window. And he did die by hanging in prison.

Sue P's avatar

I hope she has written it out in multiple copies and sent them out to all the Indies, including the right wing nutjobs. And I hope she is well hidden.

Deb's avatar

I truly hope Amanda Ungaro blows the whole Epstein thing wide open. I also hope she has some serious security. I would hate to see her meet the same fate as so many connected to t over the years (unalived in one way or another).

I was on a substack live when she had her ‘press conference’ and saw the recording of it shortly thereafter. My first thought was wth?? The bulk of what she’s saying is demonstrably false, what is she doing and what is going on? She also seemed incredibly tense and/or angry ON TOP of using the presidential seal. It didn’t take long for the internet to blow up. There’s also a rumor flying around that Brina Knauss is her daughter with either Epstein or Zampoli. There are no receipts so who knows at this point.

In any event, this is going to get very interesting. It will most likely be a master class in system defense to watch who does what next. I’m completely stunned that someone did not stop the ICE detention & deportation scenario. Separating a mom from their child? Hellz yes, I’d do the same thing in her shoes! Huge strategic error if they wanted to keep the lid on Epstein files.

Thanks Jack for keeping us up to speed. Not sure how you manage it. My head is spinning half the time.

Chris Wistert's avatar

That's it - Brina Knauss. She's a pretty popular DJ in Europe. I'm not surprised at all that ICE was used in a custody matter. The former sister-in-law of Karoline Leavitt was picked up by ICE. A judge ordered her released and her case is pending.

Deb's avatar

I saw that with Leavitt’s ex-sil. Even if the use of ICE is legit, it just feels wrong when kids are involved. According to word on the internet, Amanda was held in some pretty dire circumstances. One telling said the floors were wet, they didn’t see sunshine for four days and she ended up with lice. At the very least ppl ought to have clean and dry spaces.

The name Melania was using prior to becoming trump was Knauss. Brina was supposedly born @35 km from Melania’s hometown and her parents are unknown (?), at least as general knowledge. Coincidence? Who knows.

Chris Wistert's avatar

Exactly. Why would this girl have the last name of Knauss if she didn't have anything to do with Melania or the family? Even if she is a half-sibling or something, why didn't she come to the US? This is all so very weird. I'm not one to put any weight in conspiracy theories, but the more I hear and see, the more the messages from Anonymously Enlightening are tracking with info from other sources. The only thing is that the Anonymously site provides additional biblical references, etc.

Deb's avatar
Apr 13Edited

I do my best to state rumor as rumor and insist on receipts. I find this one quite interesting. Maybe Knauss is a common name in that area? Dunno. I’m pretty sure the info in the Epstein files will create tsunami-like reactions - and - the sooner it comes out the better. Let the chips fall, let’s get some sunlight on this….

P.S. Brina is about 15 years younger than Melania.

P.S.S. Ellie Leonard is a reliable source if you’re interested in the Epstein files. She has a substack called The Panicked Writer and is poring over the released files. She also has a transcription business and is thorough.

Kimberly McInerney's avatar

Brilliantly wrapped up & presented like a Tiffany box on a tray!

Kristine Antonivich's avatar

Melania looked more pained than usual. This all starts to make sense of what seemed a pointless address. Can't wait to see where this goes. I do appreciate the irony of the timing. Peacetalks, cease-fire, Straits of Hormuz dominating the headlines then bam Epstein files are news!!!

Cherae Stone's avatar

You can’t make this shit up.

Sue P's avatar

And they can't bury it at the golf course like Ivana.

Morgan's avatar

Holy Shitzle the plot thickens.. I hope she spills everything.. I wondered why Melanoma was having a press conference. She’s trying to cover her proverbial lifted ass.

Chris Wistert's avatar

I watched the press conference. She was definitely pissed. I'm not sure which article I read about this whole situation, but apparently Melania had responded to at least one of her messages, with a veiled reference to the good times through the years. I don't think it helped though, when Ms. Ungaro called Melania a bitch. There have been side stories I've read about Melania. There was reference to a baby girl that was born with ties to that whole circle, but Melania was mentioned as a possible mother? I need to keep the articles as I see them. I'm not able to find it tonight. Now THAT'S the kind of stuff to drive Melania out of her cave and out for blood.

Catherine's avatar

What a precise analysis. As a survivor of this kind of system I can confirm the relevance of your trail of thoughts. I am very worried for her life. If anyone could help, it would be great.

In a normal world she should go and seek help and protection within the democratic camp. Would the CIA go and come after her there? I know of one other woman, married to a CIA officer that survived after going to the press in full disclosure by that kind of strategy.

Great work Jack!

Cathy Murphy's avatar

I hope nothing 'happens' to her.

Ytram's avatar

So many people in the Epstein orbit have met untimely deaths. This woman must be terrified.

Keith E. Cooper's avatar

Thanks, Jack! This may be the thread that unravels Trump’s hair and much more.

Barbara Agness's avatar

I hope she spills it all and doesn’t get paid off to be quiet, or have an “accident”

Dr Andrew's avatar

Pretty interesting Jack. She says she speaks at least 5 languages yet said so little at her “presser” (and ran out ducking any questions) yet…she said a lot with her denial, deflection, displacement and projection. I guess pole dancing taught her how to be a contortionist.