The cabinet members discussed their stance on the recent association between Kash, Bongino and Epstein, expressing the need to respond professionally and avoid knee-jerk reactions. They also expressed concern about potential media narratives and accusations, hinting at perceived bias in the liberal media.
Conversation Transcript:
March 29
Waltz (08:04 am ET):
Morning team. Any further discussions on our stance vis-à-vis Kash and Bongino’s recent association with Epstein?
Rubio (08:20 am ET):
Waltz, I agree it looks bad. We need to handle this professionally. Just sending out a message of support or solidarity could be problematic. No knee-jerk reactions.
Vance (08:45 am ET):
Agreed, Rubio. We need to distance ourselves but in a way that doesn’t appear reactive. Any option that doesn’t give the press more fodder to blow this out of proportion?
Hegseth (09:12 am ET):
💪 Speaking of the press, I’ve heard rumors of a ‘pizza-gate’ style operation being set up by CNN. It’s only a matter of time before the accusations start flowing in.
Miller (09:30 am ET):
The liberal media is a cancer. They’ll twist anything to their narrative. No doubt they’ll come after us soon enough.
Gabbard (09:51 am ET):
Speaking of pizza, anyone tried Putin’s favorite? Topolino’s in Moscow has the best pizza.
Wiles (10:15 am ET):
Gabbard - we’re talking about a serious issue here and you’re discussing pizza? 🍕
Gabbard (10:30am ET):
Sorry, Wiles. Just trying to lighten the mood.
Waltz (10:45 am ET):
Back to the point, team. We need a plan to dissociate ourselves from the Kash-Bongino issue.
Vance (11:00am ET):
Exactly Waltz. No more distractions, Gabbard. This isn’t a pizza party.
Bessent (11:15am ET):
Got it Vance - no more topping discussions from here on. 🍕
Rubio (11:30 am ET):
Guys, cut the pizza talk. We need to focus. It’s a PR nightmare.
Kent (12:30 pm ET):
Agreed Rubio. Let’s stick to the task at hand. Pizza is for lunch breaks.
Witkoff (12:45 pm ET):
Coming back to the main topic, we can’t let the media link us to this Epstein issue. How about a clear-cut statement denying any involvement?
Miller (12:50 pm ET):
Witkoff, that sounds plausible. But we need to ensure it doesn’t look like we’re scrambling to deflect blame.
Waltz (01:00 pm ET):
Gentlemen, let’s start with a draft of this statement. I’ll get the PR team on it. Let’s make sure we are clear and emphatic without appearing defensive.
Kent (01:30 pm ET):
Sounds good, Waltz. We need to put this issue behind us ASAP.
Waltz (02:00 pm ET):
Thanks all. Let’s move forward as planned. Focus on the work at hand and let’s individually ensure no connection with this Epstein fiasco.
Vance (02:30 pm ET):
And let me add, let’s stay away from the pizza talk. We don’t want another ‘pizza-gate’ scandal on our hands.
Miller (03:00 pm ET):
Amen to that, Vance. Let’s stick to the mission.
