The truth was not merely hidden. It was manipulated to harm people, to block accountability, and to prevent closure for victims who deserved answers long ago.
So we're Fort Knox for bureaucratic ass-covering, but Kinko's for actual victim protection. Lawmakers need Cold War-level security clearance to read files about the DOJ's own decision-making, while survivors' identities got dumped online in a careless data breach.
Cohen eviscerates the "trust us" crowd who weaponized redactions to protect institutions, not children.
The truth about Epstein was not merely hidden. It was manipulated to harm people, to block accountability, and to prevent closure for victims who deserved answers long ago.
What a great read this morning Michael! So glad you addressed your current plight. I never believed that you would be involved with Epstein in any way. I hope that one day the whole truth will come out. The outcry from the people everywhere has been amazing. We are an educated society that will not fall prey to their lies and cover-up.
Michael- This is powerful. You always seem to hit the angles others miss. Also this is the first I've heard of the private viewing of unredacted files, do you have a source you can link?
I like the way you address your own inclusion in the files, with context and backlash as well. But didn't you say that you found some document that proved your Jane Doe is not the same as the victim, Katie I think, FKA Jane Doe? I think it'd be helpful for people to see that, something to point to for the trolls who show up screeching that they must be one and the same; it's amazing how easy these sheeple fall for the "we can't find it so it must not exist" fallacy 🤯
i've become convinced *someone* has weaponized his followers just like 🍊🤡💩 does, because now if your name is mentioned anywhere, by anyone, they attack. but I still think you should stop responding when they show up live. When you publish responses to questions like you did here, you maintain the upper hand. if you derail to address them when they pepper your live chat with the same tedious allegations and innuendos, then they are in control. Just ignore them. We got your back 🤘❤️🔥
Truth.... I did a brief look early on at what "he" claimed was "damning evidence".. it was laughable ... very much like an auntie I had who loved to spread rumors just for the attention.... apologies for soiling anyone's eyes even writing this....what's the old saying "lies go around the world before truth gets their shoes on"
Igor Well said. I agree with everything. As well as the suggestion that Michael stop responding to *someone’s* followers. I would go even further to include the content of the videos of these people. It’s all about attention.
Many of us appreciate your core honesty and ethics. The hate that has been spread by others toward you, is largely gossip, without fact. P.S. I got an email from someone called Michael Cohen, but I wasn't sure it was you. It didn't sound like you. So I blocked, but I'm still confused. Would you ask someone to give you their phone number to join a Signal chat? Please let me know. I wouldn't want to block the real person.
Michael, this comment is destructive. Other opinions should be encouraged.
Americans have routinely been lied to-record levels in this Trump Administration/Regime.
Public People who they thought they could trust, they find they aren't to be trusted.
We are in a dark period for our Democracy but I do believe with Honesty, Transparency, Accountability and the Engagement and Power of the People and Lower Court Rulings, we will bring back a better Democracy.
Hey Dawn. Is your m.o. commenting on many Substack articles or primarily Michael’s? Michael is one of the few substackers who encourages different opinions. He stresses that every time he quotes his favorite Koch maxim. I don’t get that same respect from substackers who demand loyalty from the sheeple. And I agree with you 100% that certain public people should not be trusted.
Truth, honesty and transparency were demonstrated and discussed in the middle of the essay. I’m glad you agree with Michael for once.
Interesting Skip. I comment on many, many substacks and newsletters.
The Contrarian, Meidas Touch, The Blue Print, Lev Parnas, Aaron Parnas, Waj, Katie Phang, Dean, Banner and Backbone, Joy Reid, Harry Dunn, Zev, Rosie-- on and on.
You can always find points of agreement with everyone. And if you don't shut them down, they may also bring you information you weren't aware of and even in time, you may find you will agree on more than you disagree. Everyone is a work in progress.
Dawn, if you don't mind my asking: which comment exactly do you think is destructive, and why? Imho I don't think Michael is discouraging other opinions, just hateful lies and harassment.
You're right about that, Michael. It's not "transparency" it is absolutely "damage control" for the abusers! This is disgusting! It is such a pity this has been covered up for so many years. These poor victims and survivors NEED justice once and for all!
This is perhaps one of your best and most enlightening pieces about the Epstein Files. Whoever is in those files, provided they are still alive MUST be called to question. It doesn’t matter if after they are questioned they are cleared, but ANY dealings with that pedophile needs to answer for it. I’m sick of the secrecy. Nobody is above the law!
I think expectations should be very low! It’s all too far down the line. A huge morass of BS. The Acosta chap is most responsible for arranging that sweetheart deal. That’s when it should have come to a stop. 19 victims and 56 pages of paperwork just ignored.
No wonder Epstein thought he could get away with anything and everything, it was a great big “mate we’re OK with it”. Is anyone looking into Acosta?What the pay off was?
Shameful and disgusting. Women and girls nothing but items/products to be selected, used and dumped.
It's time. This is exhausting and unnecessary. Impeach the whole snake pit and take the files. Unredacted. Let's see who visited the island. Who partied in NY or FL or any of the other disgusting places these "elites" went to damage and destroy the lives of young women around the globe.
If we can't get ALL the names from the FBI, get them from the survivors. They want the truth, and I am behind them 100%. They threatened to make their own list. Do It Now. End the speculation. Get the men (and women) in front of Congress. Publicly. Not closed hearings. If it was in a regular courtroom, we would be able to hear and see what was happening.
Ask MTG and other Representatives who are in Congress, or have retired, to read the names for us to hear. Without the survivors in attendance, if that's what it takes.
Enough is enough. Say it out loud. I'm willing to read names. I am a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. It was not a big splashy case like this, but a relative. The damage is real. It does not Go Away. Years in therapy. I'm 77 and still am afraid of things that go Bump in the night.
Keep on telling the truth Michael. You have supporters.
It is a reality check when people who were once trusted friends will gang up like a starving pack of hyenas and put all their energy into destroying someone without any patience or benefit of waiting for the truth to be revealed. No time for that. The gang mentality is too ignorant to have patience for and analyze and listen to actual truth. It does not fit their script.
What to e billionaires may find out is they can buy an election , a President, a Republican Party but not sexual abuse of children. Every man involved needs to be exposed tried and jailed. Every victim should be awarded millions not to try to remove their pain but restitution for the pain they have suffered. Michael, thank you for your continued exposure of this President
Excellent article, Michael. Picture your followers when you’re tempted to tell those ‘other’ people that they’re stupid and to Fuck Off. Just a suggestion. 💪🇨🇦
Michael-
So we're Fort Knox for bureaucratic ass-covering, but Kinko's for actual victim protection. Lawmakers need Cold War-level security clearance to read files about the DOJ's own decision-making, while survivors' identities got dumped online in a careless data breach.
Cohen eviscerates the "trust us" crowd who weaponized redactions to protect institutions, not children.
The lack of transparency is the cover-up.
Mika-
Read. Subscriber share!
The truth about Epstein was not merely hidden. It was manipulated to harm people, to block accountability, and to prevent closure for victims who deserved answers long ago.
https://therealmichaelcohen.substack.com/p/epstein-unredacted
Thanks for your courage, Michael, which keeps up our courage.
A great way to start the day!
Fort Knox vs Kinko’s…..perfection!
What a great read this morning Michael! So glad you addressed your current plight. I never believed that you would be involved with Epstein in any way. I hope that one day the whole truth will come out. The outcry from the people everywhere has been amazing. We are an educated society that will not fall prey to their lies and cover-up.
Thanks Michael: Like you said. Three things will always rise, The sun the moon and the truth. Stay in the fray. Never let up.
Michael- This is powerful. You always seem to hit the angles others miss. Also this is the first I've heard of the private viewing of unredacted files, do you have a source you can link?
I like the way you address your own inclusion in the files, with context and backlash as well. But didn't you say that you found some document that proved your Jane Doe is not the same as the victim, Katie I think, FKA Jane Doe? I think it'd be helpful for people to see that, something to point to for the trolls who show up screeching that they must be one and the same; it's amazing how easy these sheeple fall for the "we can't find it so it must not exist" fallacy 🤯
i've become convinced *someone* has weaponized his followers just like 🍊🤡💩 does, because now if your name is mentioned anywhere, by anyone, they attack. but I still think you should stop responding when they show up live. When you publish responses to questions like you did here, you maintain the upper hand. if you derail to address them when they pepper your live chat with the same tedious allegations and innuendos, then they are in control. Just ignore them. We got your back 🤘❤️🔥
Truth.... I did a brief look early on at what "he" claimed was "damning evidence".. it was laughable ... very much like an auntie I had who loved to spread rumors just for the attention.... apologies for soiling anyone's eyes even writing this....what's the old saying "lies go around the world before truth gets their shoes on"
Igor Well said. I agree with everything. As well as the suggestion that Michael stop responding to *someone’s* followers. I would go even further to include the content of the videos of these people. It’s all about attention.
I finally came across one other mention of the private congressional viewing of files, from MS now. Surprised I haven't seen more of it. ❓❓❓
Thank you for another very strong post advocating for the victims, truth, and justice! Stay strong for the victims, and for yourself and family.
Trying despite all the haters. Appreciate your continued support!
Many of us appreciate your core honesty and ethics. The hate that has been spread by others toward you, is largely gossip, without fact. P.S. I got an email from someone called Michael Cohen, but I wasn't sure it was you. It didn't sound like you. So I blocked, but I'm still confused. Would you ask someone to give you their phone number to join a Signal chat? Please let me know. I wouldn't want to block the real person.
It happened to me a few times. Trolls.
Thanks for answering.
I was asked to join Signal for another substack writer, and the same issue jumped out - it was clearly not him. Anyone else?
Yup...4 or 5 times with various big names on Substack and Meidas. I fell for the first one, then wised up.
Thanks for letting me know.
Michael, this comment is destructive. Other opinions should be encouraged.
Americans have routinely been lied to-record levels in this Trump Administration/Regime.
Public People who they thought they could trust, they find they aren't to be trusted.
We are in a dark period for our Democracy but I do believe with Honesty, Transparency, Accountability and the Engagement and Power of the People and Lower Court Rulings, we will bring back a better Democracy.
Americans deserve better.
Hey Dawn. Is your m.o. commenting on many Substack articles or primarily Michael’s? Michael is one of the few substackers who encourages different opinions. He stresses that every time he quotes his favorite Koch maxim. I don’t get that same respect from substackers who demand loyalty from the sheeple. And I agree with you 100% that certain public people should not be trusted.
Truth, honesty and transparency were demonstrated and discussed in the middle of the essay. I’m glad you agree with Michael for once.
Interesting Skip. I comment on many, many substacks and newsletters.
The Contrarian, Meidas Touch, The Blue Print, Lev Parnas, Aaron Parnas, Waj, Katie Phang, Dean, Banner and Backbone, Joy Reid, Harry Dunn, Zev, Rosie-- on and on.
You can always find points of agreement with everyone. And if you don't shut them down, they may also bring you information you weren't aware of and even in time, you may find you will agree on more than you disagree. Everyone is a work in progress.
Americans deserve better.
Dawn, if you don't mind my asking: which comment exactly do you think is destructive, and why? Imho I don't think Michael is discouraging other opinions, just hateful lies and harassment.
Igor, good for you.
I don't share your opinion.
I think you rise above anything you deem as a lie and harassment by talking your truth/the truth. I have never been into labeling people.
I also don't subscribe to the often cited, that people will never change their opinion. Change happens every day with everyone.
Look at the Trump Supporters that are leaving Trump.
Americans deserve better.
You're right about that, Michael. It's not "transparency" it is absolutely "damage control" for the abusers! This is disgusting! It is such a pity this has been covered up for so many years. These poor victims and survivors NEED justice once and for all!
Michael thank you for what you’re done. Let’s hope we have learned a lesson we never repeat.
Namaste 🙏
This is perhaps one of your best and most enlightening pieces about the Epstein Files. Whoever is in those files, provided they are still alive MUST be called to question. It doesn’t matter if after they are questioned they are cleared, but ANY dealings with that pedophile needs to answer for it. I’m sick of the secrecy. Nobody is above the law!
I think expectations should be very low! It’s all too far down the line. A huge morass of BS. The Acosta chap is most responsible for arranging that sweetheart deal. That’s when it should have come to a stop. 19 victims and 56 pages of paperwork just ignored.
No wonder Epstein thought he could get away with anything and everything, it was a great big “mate we’re OK with it”. Is anyone looking into Acosta?What the pay off was?
Shameful and disgusting. Women and girls nothing but items/products to be selected, used and dumped.
The first paragraph says it all…….
It's time. This is exhausting and unnecessary. Impeach the whole snake pit and take the files. Unredacted. Let's see who visited the island. Who partied in NY or FL or any of the other disgusting places these "elites" went to damage and destroy the lives of young women around the globe.
If we can't get ALL the names from the FBI, get them from the survivors. They want the truth, and I am behind them 100%. They threatened to make their own list. Do It Now. End the speculation. Get the men (and women) in front of Congress. Publicly. Not closed hearings. If it was in a regular courtroom, we would be able to hear and see what was happening.
Ask MTG and other Representatives who are in Congress, or have retired, to read the names for us to hear. Without the survivors in attendance, if that's what it takes.
Enough is enough. Say it out loud. I'm willing to read names. I am a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. It was not a big splashy case like this, but a relative. The damage is real. It does not Go Away. Years in therapy. I'm 77 and still am afraid of things that go Bump in the night.
Keep on telling the truth Michael. You have supporters.
Carol T
Beautiful post Carol.
Very soon, the truth will emerge and I for one, will be very happy to see justice for the survivors. I will be happy for you too, Michael.
I hope you are right.
It is a reality check when people who were once trusted friends will gang up like a starving pack of hyenas and put all their energy into destroying someone without any patience or benefit of waiting for the truth to be revealed. No time for that. The gang mentality is too ignorant to have patience for and analyze and listen to actual truth. It does not fit their script.
What to e billionaires may find out is they can buy an election , a President, a Republican Party but not sexual abuse of children. Every man involved needs to be exposed tried and jailed. Every victim should be awarded millions not to try to remove their pain but restitution for the pain they have suffered. Michael, thank you for your continued exposure of this President
Excellent article, Michael. Picture your followers when you’re tempted to tell those ‘other’ people that they’re stupid and to Fuck Off. Just a suggestion. 💪🇨🇦