Robert Lyons

She’s safer where she is, not knowing one way or the other, but comfortable.

The deal: keep your mouth shut and we’ll transfer you to the Ritz-Carlton.

Prediction: that’s exactly where she’ll stay. No early release, so her mouth will stay shut. If she opens it, it’s back to hell.

I remember the day when we learnt that Nixon had taped the Oval Office. It was the tip of the iceberg.

Today the Epstein email revelations tell us that the Trump iceberg is melting fast.

I’m old enough to recall the day we learnt that Nixon had taped the Oval Office. It was the tip of the iceberg.

To adapt a current phrase, this iceberg is melting fast.

What an incredible surprise!

I support the right of my fellow-Jews to live in the state of Israel (or in any other country we have the right to live in - I guess that doesn’t include those that kicked us out). So I’m a Zionist.

I’d also rather not be called a baby-killer or a genocidal apartheid-lover. But I have a broad back.

Interesting that he feels able to comment on something he hasn’t read.

But not about how they feed their families when their wages don't turn up in their bank account.

What, issue a pardon before an 'unjust' case has even been heard?

The new American way doesn't apply in countries where the rule of law does, Mr Trump.

A magnet hung in a hardware shop
And all around was a loving crop
Of scissors and needles, nails and knives,
Offering love for all their lives.

(WS Gilbert, Patience)

There, Mr Trump, that's what magnets do.

Remember Watergate! In the end, concealment was no longer achievable.

You may be right or you may be wrong, but nothing would surprise me. Though I’m less sure that Trump will release Maxwell. She knows too much.

Not saying the Epstein files shouldn’t be released, but… what kind of state do you think they’re in? Don’t expect them to reveal all you’re hoping for.

Many overseas people and companies are sued in UK courts. Enforcement can be difficult, but BBC assets in the US can be distrained.

He would be deposed (give evidence) about the days leading up to the riot, including his tweets. Not so PERFECT!

His lawyers say Florida. Under their law he would have to prove malice. The Beeb should apologise, withdraw the clip and sit tight. Discovery would allow it to ask awkward questions about Jan 6.

The miracle is that he got the city right.

No evidence Davie didn’t decide for himself.

He’d have to prove not only falsehood but also malice.

Discovery will be fun!

Nauseating.

Presumably he is the best-educated, most articulate of his sycophants.

Not so sure about Maxwell. While she’s in, she’ll hope for a pardon and keep her mouth shut. Out, she may feel free to tell more than he’d like.

The context: inflammatory speeches by Eastman and Giuliani. We were watching CNN at the time, and the incitement was obvious.

But the BBC took its eye off the ball. Splicing bits 54 minutes apart is asking for trouble.

What are the odds on a rough future for Mr T?

The BBC reports that Trump plans to sue them for £1 billion for splicing together two parts of his J6 speech.

Discovery could be interesting.

But not the honesty or impartiality.

Admission of guilt.

Not so. It shows we operate under different rules to Trump's USA. Here, the buck stops where it should, at the top.

Your premises were wrong, so direct answers are not applicable. As in, have you stopped beating your wife yet?

No, I prefer evidence to speculation. And I only got an MA. PhDs should know better.