This piece examines King Louis XV of France and the scandal of his Deer Park — a secret world of affairs hidden from the public for only a short time. We explore how these private indulgences eroded trust, fed public outrage, and helped bring down the French monarchy. Finally, we ask: are we seeing history repeat itself today, with the controversies surrounding Trump’s ties to Epstein echoing the same patterns of secrecy, scandal, and political fallout?

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