COLUMN: Trump Threatens to Sue Everyone and Loses His Cool

A Presidential Conspiracy Theory

On Air Force One, Trump claimed that Michael Wolff, the author of several books critical of his presidency, had “conspired” with Jeffrey Epstein to harm him politically. “He was conspiring with Wolff to hurt me politically. He’s no friend,” Trump said. “We’ll probably sue Wolff for that. And maybe the Epstein estate.” This accusation comes even though Trump himself has not seen the documents: “I haven’t seen them myself, but some very important people have told me that not only do they exonerate me, but they’re the opposite of what people were hoping for.”

Wolff Fearslessly Fights Back

Michael Wolff was quick to respond. In a statement to The Daily Beast, he said: “This is the third or fourth time the Trumps have threatened to sue me. So far, it’s only led to me suing them. So, go ahead. I have nothing to hide, but the Trumps certainly do.” Wolff also posted a video on Instagram confirming that he had “tried to encourage Jeffrey Epstein in every way possible to reveal what he knew about Donald Trump.” His lawsuit against Melania Trump gives him the power to subpoena the Trumps to testify under oath.

Wolff isn’t afraid. And that’s saying something. In a world where so many people remain silent for fear of retaliation, there’s something refreshing about seeing someone stand up to those in power. But beyond admiration, I also feel a certain sadness. Because this is where we’ve ended up. At a point where a journalist has to fight in court for the right to tell the truth. Where is this leading us?

Correspondence dating back to 2015 and 2016

Documents released in November 2025 revealed that Wolff appeared in numerous Epstein files, acting as an unofficial advisor to the disgraced financier prior to the 2016 election. In February 2016, Wolff had suggested to Epstein that he could be the “bullet” to end Trump’s campaign. “Yeah, you’re the Trump bullet,” Wolff had replied. In another email from December 2015, Wolff had written: “I hear CNN plans to ask Trump tonight about his relationship with you. I think you should let him hang himself. If he says he wasn’t on the plane or at the house, then that gives you valuable leverage.”

These emails make my blood run cold. Not because they reveal a conspiracy, but because they show just how cynical and calculating the political game can be. Wolff wanted the truth, sure, but he also wanted to use it as a weapon. Epstein had information, and everyone wanted to exploit it. And in the midst of it all, there are victims. Real people whose lives have been destroyed. But no one talks about them. People talk about strategy, power, revenge. Never about justice.

An Influencer Who Doesn’t Mince Words

Harry Sisson, a 23-year-old Democratic influencer with hundreds of thousands of followers, reacted strongly to Trump’s threats. On February 3, Sisson shared a screenshot of Trump’s post on Truth Social and criticized the president. “Trump just threatened to sue Democrats over the Epstein files in his latest social media rant. This guy is losing his mind, and it’s getting worse by the day,” wrote Harry Sisson. This reaction is part of a series of statements Sisson has made against Trump.

A New Generation That Refuses to Stay Silent

Harry Sisson represents a new generation of political activists who use social media to mobilize and inform. Unlike traditional commentators, Sisson speaks directly to his audience in a straightforward, unfiltered manner. His influence has been such that Trump himself has targeted him in AI-generated videos. For his supporters, he embodies an authentic voice who dares to say out loud what many are thinking but won’t say.

Sisson fascinates me. Not because I agree with everything he says, but because he represents something new. A generation that refuses to play by the established rules. That refuses to stay silent. That refuses to accept the unacceptable. And that’s unsettling. It’s extremely unsettling. Because this generation doesn’t ask for permission. It speaks up—and it keeps speaking up. And that’s terrifying for those who are used to controlling the narrative.

Years of Documented Friendship

Trump and Epstein were close friends for years, as shown by photographs and videos. They partied together in New York and Florida, and Trump appears in the flight logs of Epstein’s private jets. Wolff published recordings before the 2024 election in which Epstein described himself as Trump’s “closest friend.” The financier had asked Wolff to write his biography in 2015. Epstein served as a source when Wolff wrote his bestseller “Fire and Fury,” which detailed the chaos of Trump’s first term.

Denial in the Face of Evidence

Despite photographic and documentary evidence, Trump has consistently denied having been close to Epstein. In his post on Truth Social, he stated: “Not only was I not friends with Jeffrey Epstein, but based on information just released by the Department of Justice, Epstein and a PATETIC, lying author named Michael Wolff conspired to harm me.” ” The president also insisted that, unlike others he accuses, he never went to Epstein’s private island. “Furthermore, unlike so many people who love to ‘talk’ about that trash, I have never been to Epstein’s infested island, but almost all of these corrupt Democrats and their donors have,” Trump added.

Denial. Always denial. Even in the face of photos, videos, and testimonies. Trump denies it. And part of America believes him. Because it’s easier to believe a lie than to face the truth. Because the truth hurts. It forces us to question our choices, our beliefs, our worldview. So we prefer denial. We’d rather close our eyes. But I refuse. I refuse to look away. Even if it hurts. Especially if it hurts.

A sprawling network of powerful figures

The latest batch of documents reveals that Elon Musk and Howard Lutnick, members of Trump’s inner circle, had attempted to visit Epstein’s notorious island long after he was known to be a convicted pedophile. Musk had asked which night would feature the “wildest party” and spoke of wanting to “let loose.” The files reveal a sprawling network of powerful figures who gravitated toward the disgraced financier—businessmen, politicians, celebrities. But what is striking is the deafening silence of most of these people. Few have chosen to speak publicly about their relationship with Epstein.

The silence of the powerful. That’s perhaps what revolts me most about this story. All these people who knew, who saw, who heard—and who said nothing. Who continue to say nothing. Because they have too much to lose: their reputation, their fortune, their power. So they remain silent. And meanwhile, the victims are still waiting for justice. They’re still waiting to be believed. To be heard. For their suffering to be acknowledged. But the silence continues. And it breaks my heart.

A Well-Oiled Intimidation Strategy

Trump’s lawsuits against the press include cases against ABC and CBS. Their parent companies settled and paid him $15 million and $16 million, respectively, even though legal experts said they would have beaten the president in court. Trump is currently suing The New York Times for $15 billion. This strategy of filing multiple lawsuits acts as a deterrent to investigative journalism, even if most of the cases do not succeed.

Intimidation through the judicial system. It’s a formidable weapon. Because it doesn’t require winning. All it takes is to threaten, to sue, and to drag out the proceedings. The media—even the most powerful outlets—eventually give in. Because it’s cheaper to pay than to fight. And Trump knows this. He’s always known it. It’s been his strategy for decades: sue, threaten, intimidate. And it works. It works all too well. And in the meantime, the truth is becoming harder and harder to tell—and increasingly dangerous to reveal.

Polarization Reaching Unprecedented Levels

The Epstein case and Trump’s threats are exacerbating political polarization in the United States. To his supporters, Trump is the victim of a witch hunt. To his critics, he is a pathological liar who uses his power to evade justice. This division is reaching unprecedented heights. The two sides no longer share the same reality. They don’t read the same news, don’t trust the same sources, and don’t accept the same facts. This rift may be the true legacy of the Trump era—an America divided into two parallel worlds that no longer speak to one another. Harry Sisson and other Democratic activists believe we must continue to speak out. That silence is tantamount to complicity.

I understand the exhaustion. I feel it myself. That urge to move on, to stop hearing about Trump, to return to some kind of normalcy. But I also know that we can’t. That we mustn’t. Because silence is exactly what he wants. He wants us to grow weary, to give up, to accept the unacceptable as the new norm. And I refuse. I refuse to stay silent. I refuse to look away. Even if it’s exhausting. Even if it seems endless. Because it’s our responsibility. Our duty. To ourselves and to those who will come after us.

The downward spiral continues

Trump’s threats to sue Michael Wolff, the Epstein legacy, and the Democrats mark a new chapter in the most controversial presidency in modern American history. As documents pile up and revelations multiply, Trump sinks deeper into denial and aggression. His strategy seems to be to muddy the waters with a deluge of legal threats. But this strategy has its limits. Every new threat, every new lie only fuels the doubts. Harry Sisson is right about one thing: Trump is losing his mind. And we are all witnessing this descent into hell in real time.

History will judge

In a few years, when the dust has settled and historians look back on this period, what will they say? What will they say about us, who lived through these events? The Epstein case is not just the story of a sexual predator and his accomplices. It is the story of a system that has protected the powerful for decades. It is the story of a society that turned a blind eye to abuse. And it is the story of a president who, when faced with accusations, chooses to attack rather than be transparent. History will judge. And we must ensure that it has all the facts it needs to do so.

I end this column with a strange feeling—a mix of anger and sadness, of outrage and helplessness. Because I know that tomorrow, there will be a new controversy, a new threat, a new lie. And we’ll be there, once again, trying to sort out what’s true from what’s false. Trying to understand how we got here. But I also know that we cannot give up. That we must continue to seek the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable. Even when it disturbs us. Because it’s the only thing we have left. The truth. And our determination to defend it, no matter the cost.

Signed, Jacques Provost