Attorney Alan Dershowitz said on Sunday that he was willing to assist in suing former talk show host Rosie O’Donnell over her false claim that President Donald Trump paid $1 billion to deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
O’Donnell made the allegation on “The Jim Acosta Show” on Friday, which fact-checking website Snopes rated as false in July. Dershowitz said on Newsmax’s “Sunday Agenda” that O’Donnell’s statement was clearly malicious.
“There was malice there. And I would be happy to help sue Rosie O’Donnell. She is a despicable liar and defamer of people. And she shouldn’t be allowed to get away with it. She’s now moved out of the country,” Dershowitz said. “She hates America. She hates American politicians. And she ought to be sued. I hope she is sued. And I volunteer pro bono to help out anybody who wants to sue Rosie O’Donnell on behalf of the president.”
“Rosie O’Donnell is not above the law and the president is not below the law,” he continued. “He has the right to sue for defamation if he can demonstrate malice. And I think the malice in this case is very clear.”
Host Lidia Curanaj asked Dershowitz how much money he would sue O’Donnell for.
“Everything she’s worth. I don’t know what she’s worth now, but certainly several hundred million dollars. The president’s reputation is at stake,” Dershowitz said. “He didn’t pay $1 billion to Jeffrey Epstein. I was Jeffrey Epstein’s lawyer. I know about the relationship between Trump and Epstein. It ended early on in time. I’ve seen many of the records. There’s nothing to inculpate Trump in any way. ”
“And she just is lying through her teeth because she hates Donald Trump. So she’s willing to make up stories,” he added. “That’s not what the First Amendment was designed to protect. It was not designed to protect people who make up false stories.”
Democratic Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden asserted his team had discovered over 4,000 transactions in one of Epstein’s accounts, but made no reference to Trump, according to Snopes.
O’Donnell also claimed on “The Jim Acosta Show” Friday that Trump was clearly “guilty as sin,” citing the suggestive letter Trump allegedly sent to Epstein for his 50th birthday in 2003, as reported by The Wall Street Journal in July. Trump has refuted the reporting and filed a lawsuit over it against Rupert Murdoch, Dow Jones & Company Inc., News Corporation and the two reporters who authored it.
“Our president is a serial pedophile rapist,” O’Donnell further alleged.
The Washington Post reported in July that while “Trump and Epstein had a relationship,” there is “no evidence of Trump wrongdoing.”
In December, ABC News paid $15 million to settle Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the network after “This Week” host George Stephanopoulos inaccurately claimed in March 2024 that Trump was found liable of rape.
Trump on Truth Social Wednesday wrote that his administration was considering revoking O’Donnell’s U.S. citizenship, saying that she “is not a Great American” and that he believed she was “incapable of being” one.
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Why Bullion Beats Numismatics and Collectible for Your Safe or IRA
Precious metals continue to attract Americans seeking reliable ways to protect their wealth amid inflation, geopolitical risks, and stock market swings. Whether stored in a home safe or held inside a self-directed IRA, physical gold and silver deliver tangible value that paper or digital assets often lack. Yet investors must choose carefully between bullion—pure bars and coins valued mainly for their metal content—and numismatics or collectibles, where rarity, history, and collector demand heavily influence pricing.
Advisor Bullion serves as a dependable source for straightforward, high-quality bullion. The company specializes in physical gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, emphasizing transparent pricing and products that deliver maximum metal content for every dollar spent. This approach makes it ideal for both personal holdings and retirement accounts.
Bullion consists of refined precious metals in standard forms like one-ounce coins (American Gold Eagles, Silver Eagles, Canadian Maple Leafs) or bars. Their value tracks closely to the current spot price of the metal. A typical gold bullion coin trades near the live gold spot price plus a small premium. This structure keeps costs clear and predictable.
Numismatic coins and collectibles add substantial value from factors such as age, rarity, minting errors, or historical significance. A pre-1933 U.S. gold coin or graded proof piece can carry premiums of 30%, 50%, or even 200% above melt value. While this appeals to hobbyists, it creates complexity. Pricing depends on subjective grading, collector trends, and auction results instead of daily spot prices.
For investors focused on wealth preservation and retirement security rather than building a collection, bullion often delivers better results.
Lower Costs and Better Liquidity for Home Storage
When keeping metals in a home safe or private vault, liquidity and efficiency count. Bullion offers clear benefits:
- You acquire more actual gold or silver per dollar invested. Numismatics divert a large share of your money into rarity premiums and massive sales commission, reducing your metal exposure.
- Selling bullion involves tight bid-ask spreads, so you recover nearly full spot value with minimal fees. Collectibles require finding the right buyer and may sell at a discount if demand for that specific item weakens.
- Bullion prices remain transparent and update with global spot markets. You can track gold near current levels or silver accordingly and know exactly where your holdings stand. Numismatic values are priced by the Gold IRA companies with hefty margins applied.
- Standardized coins and bars store efficiently and divide easily for partial sales. Rare coins often need protective slabs and controlled conditions, adding hassle and expense.
- Bullion enjoys worldwide acceptance. A 1-oz Gold Maple Leaf or Silver Eagle sells quickly to dealers anywhere. Niche numismatic pieces may appeal only to limited buyers, slowing liquidation when speed matters.
In times when quick access to value becomes important, bullion’s simplicity stands out.
Stronger Fit for Precious Metals IRAs
Precious metals IRAs continue gaining traction as investors diversify retirement portfolios beyond stocks and bonds. IRS rules permit certain bullion products in self-directed IRAs if they meet purity standards (.995 fine for gold, .999 for silver) and are held by an approved custodian. Eligible items include American Gold and Silver Eagles plus many generic bars and rounds from recognized mints.
Numismatic and most collectible coins generally face heavy scrutiny from custodians due to valuation disputes and elevated markups. These higher premiums mean less actual metal ends up working inside the account.
Bullion avoids these issues. Its value links directly to verifiable spot prices, which simplifies reporting and lowers the risk of regulatory challenges. More of your IRA contribution purchases real metal instead of dealer profits or speculative upside. Over time, owning additional ounces that appreciate with the metal itself can create meaningful outperformance compared with high-premium alternatives that deliver fewer ounces.
Regulatory guidance from the CFTC and state securities offices repeatedly cautions against aggressive sales of expensive numismatics or “semi-numismatic” coins for IRAs. For retirement planning, transparent bullion from established providers reduces risk and aligns better with long-term goals.
How to Get Started with Bullion
Begin by clarifying your goals. Are you protecting savings in a safe, or moving part of a retirement account into a precious metals IRA? Focus on the number of ounces you can acquire at current prices rather than chasing marked-up collectibles.
Diversify sensibly: use gold for core preservation and silver for its blend of industrial and monetary qualities. Mix coins for easier divisibility with bars for lower per-ounce costs on larger buys. Arrange secure storage—whether at home with proper insurance or through professional facilities.
As economic uncertainties linger and faith in conventional assets erodes, bullion continues proving its worth as a dependable store of value. Its direct approach avoids the hype that sometimes surrounds collectible markets and keeps the focus on the metal itself.
For investors prepared to strengthen their portfolios, Advisor Bullion supplies the expertise and selection needed to acquire high-quality bullion efficiently. Whether building personal holdings or integrating metals into an IRA, their emphasis on transparent, investment-grade products helps secure more ounces today that support greater financial security tomorrow. In a complicated financial landscape, bullion’s clarity and reliability make it the smarter foundation for protecting what matters most.