Best Podcast Episodes About Alex Epstein
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Updated: Apr 28, 2026 – 51 episodes
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“… but we're living in these times we have to live that's right we have to live somehow so today we're talking about the mysterious demise of jeffrey epstein on the night of august 9th 2019 jeffrey epstein was in a cell at the metropolitan correctional center in lower manhattan he was awaiting trial for federal sex trafficking charges he had been arrested at teterborough airport coming off a private jet from Paris. And on the morning of August 10th, he was found dead. House Oversight Committee is trying to get one of the guards who was on duty that night, a former Bureau of Prisons officer named …”
“related to that yeah yeah i know i yeah it's fine i mean it's not fine but we're living in these times we have to live that's right we have to live somehow so today we're talking about the mysterious demise of jeffrey epstein on the night of august 9th 2019 jeffrey epstein was in a cell at the metropolitan correctional center in lower manhattan he was awaiting trial for federal sex trafficking charges he had been arrested at teterborough airport coming off a private jet from Paris. And on the morning of August 10th, he was found dead. House Oversight Committee is trying to get one of the guards who was on duty that night, a former Bureau of Prisons officer named Tova Noel, to sit for a deposition. It was originally scheduled for March 26th. It has since been rescheduled. No date has been set. We'll see if a new date is ever set. Documents released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act show that Noel was Googling, among other things. Quote, Latest on Epstein in jail at 542 in the morning, roughly 40 minutes …”
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The lack of accountability for decades of Epstein-related corruption and the failure to prosecute key figures like Trump erodes public trust in governance.
“… talking. She was recruiting girls. She was saying, this one's a fat ass. She needs to lose some weight. She's trying to get these girls to work with Epstein. Right. Who, Ghislaine? No, it wasn't Ghislaine. It was some other Russian lady. Oh, damn. Some of these ladies, at least, were... Look, the real criticism, the real legitimate criticism is where there are underage girls involved. Now, clearly they were in Epstein's past. He went to jail for it. The whole Palm Beach thing with the underage masseuses. But some of these are just ladies who did bad things They made bad decisions and they probably …”
“At least some of them were. There was this Russian lady who was talking. She was recruiting girls. She was saying, this one's a fat ass. She needs to lose some weight. She's trying to get these girls to work with Epstein. Right. Who, Ghislaine? No, it wasn't Ghislaine. It was some other Russian lady. Oh, damn. Some of these ladies, at least, were... Look, the real criticism, the real legitimate criticism is where there are underage girls involved. Now, clearly they were in Epstein's past. He went to jail for it. The whole Palm Beach thing with the underage masseuses. But some of these are just ladies who did bad things They made bad decisions and they probably wound up on that island for money Yeah Okay A couple of horror moves. Hey, where you going, buddy? Charlie. Hi, buddy. He snuck out, little fucker. I'm a little worried about... I was hoping... He looked like he was totally calm just sitting in that chair. Oh, Jamie's got him now. Bro, you're locked up. Jamie's used to having a little dog in his …”
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Mark Normand hilariously critiques the absurdity of a Russian woman recruiting girls for Epstein by calling one a 'fat ass' needing weight loss. The segment takes a wild turn as Mark gets distracted by a dog escaping, adding a layer of chaos and humor to the serious topic.
“… like asking for her advice on how to conduct their own investigation. She advised that they should follow Senator Wyden's compiled Treasury data on Epstein's financial transactions and that that data should be subpoenaed from the Treasury Department. She was asked about how they could determine if Jeffrey Epstein was a spy. Hillary advised them to send document requests to subpoena the CIA, the Department of National Intelligence, counterintelligence departments in the DOJ, saying to, quote unquote, cast a wide net. She suggested cooperating with UK investigations into former Prince Andrew and …”
“… whole conspiratorial angle of the Hillary Clinton deposition made up a significant chunk. Another chunk that made up a significant portion of time is just Clinton kind of advising and the committee members, both on the Republican and Democrat side, like asking for her advice on how to conduct their own investigation. She advised that they should follow Senator Wyden's compiled Treasury data on Epstein's financial transactions and that that data should be subpoenaed from the Treasury Department. She was asked about how they could determine if Jeffrey Epstein was a spy. Hillary advised them to send document requests to subpoena the CIA, the Department of National Intelligence, counterintelligence departments in the DOJ, saying to, quote unquote, cast a wide net. She suggested cooperating with UK investigations into former Prince Andrew and trying to see if Israel will cooperate in sharing information regarding the investigation Finally Hillary suggested to Chairman James Comer that he should advise on how laws could be changed to prevent future abuse based on the committee's knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's manipulation techniques and mode of operation. But there was a significant chunk …”
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During Hillary Clinton's recent deposition related to Jeffrey Epstein, she faced bizarre conspiracy questions, including references to the unfounded 'frazzled drip' theory. Despite the distractions, Clinton provided significant advice on how the committee should conduct its investigation into Epstein's financial dealings and connections. The session revealed not only the seriousness of the inquiry but also the absurdity of some lines of questioning.
“… he and Kimball are sort of, you know, like to be lads out on the town kind of a thing. Like that's very clearly their dynamic. And that provides Epstein the end because that's, Epstein knows how to deal with those guys, right? Like those guys are Epstein's bread and butter. And so through Nikolaj, he connects Kimball Musk with a woman. Nikolaj asks in one of the, one of a number of very disgusting and troubling passages, he says, prepare this woman for Kimball. It says Kimball still has an X or like a soon to be X sort of in the picture, but it's okay. We'll sort of handle that. Prepare this …”
“opportunity to get his hooks into them, basically. He leverages Nikolic, sort of, it looks like he and Kimball are sort of, you know, like to be lads out on the town kind of a thing. Like that's very clearly their dynamic. And that provides Epstein the end because that's, Epstein knows how to deal with those guys, right? Like those guys are Epstein's bread and butter. And so through Nikolaj, he connects Kimball Musk with a woman. Nikolaj asks in one of the, one of a number of very disgusting and troubling passages, he says, prepare this woman for Kimball. It says Kimball still has an X or like a soon to be X sort of in the picture, but it's okay. We'll sort of handle that. Prepare this woman for Kimball. And the phrasing of it is just, I mean, she may also like Elon.”
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Jeffrey Epstein's influence extended to manipulating key figures in the tech world, including Kimball Musk. By leveraging relationships with associates, Epstein orchestrated troubling scenarios to connect Musk with women, showcasing his predatory tactics. This revelation sheds light on the darker side of elite networks and their vulnerabilities.
“Newly released testimony from the House Oversight Committee investigation into the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, shedding light on several long-standing mysteries involving property tied to Epstein that disappeared before investigators could secure it. The first dating back more than a decade ago to Epstein's Palm Beach home. In 2005, as Epstein first came under scrutiny for his relationships with girls suspected to be underage, local authorities searching his house for computers believed to contain evidence of his crimes, including home …”
“Newly released testimony from the House Oversight Committee investigation into the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, shedding light on several long-standing mysteries involving property tied to Epstein that disappeared before investigators could secure it. The first dating back more than a decade ago to Epstein's Palm Beach home. In 2005, as Epstein first came under scrutiny for his relationships with girls suspected to be underage, local authorities searching his house for computers believed to contain evidence of his crimes, including home surveillance footage, but arriving to find key items had already been removed. And now we know who took them. According to documents released by the DOJ in February, a 2005 email from a private investigator working for Epstein outlined items in his possession that had been removed from the Palm Beach home prior to law enforcement's execution of the search …”
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New testimony reveals that Jeffrey Epstein may have been tipped off about a police raid in 2005, leading to the removal of crucial evidence from his home. Investigators found that hard drives and explicit materials disappeared just hours before authorities arrived, raising serious questions about who provided this warning and the implications for justice. As lawmakers demand answers, the mystery deepens around Epstein's connections and the missing evidence.
“… this like the wolves have taken over the hen house yeah yeah they sure have this is this is what draining the swamp looks like under fire for Epstein ties Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick defends visiting his private island yeah but this is this isn't the clip the clip was from oh he said the top it says it says Lutnick sent an interview last year he was never in the room with Epstein other than a 2005 visit to his apartment okay so that's probably it he said you know he met him once like this guy sucks he specifically says that he met him that he saw he had a massage table in his living …”
“… that would downplay his relationship with him that that might be it what does he do he's um what's he's a commerce secretary uh he was a he was always like a money finance guy he i think he used to work for c uh cnbc if i'm correct in this administration this like the wolves have taken over the hen house yeah yeah they sure have this is this is what draining the swamp looks like under fire for Epstein ties Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick defends visiting his private island yeah but this is this isn't the clip the clip was from oh he said the top it says it says Lutnick sent an interview last year he was never in the room with Epstein other than a 2005 visit to his apartment okay so that's probably it he said you know he met him once like this guy sucks he specifically says that he met him that he saw he had a massage table in his living room and he goes hey jeffrey what do you you really like massages and he claims that jeffrey went yeah and the right kind of massages and that's when he decided he would never talk to him again nobody likes the right kind of massages those are terrible imagine if those are legal just handjob massages there'd be like no relationships how many people …”
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In a hilarious twist, a group of tech guys finds themselves trapped in a self-driving car as a homeless man berates them for funding robots. The absurdity peaks when they realize they're terrified of a guy yelling about their AI investments. This segment captures the bizarre intersection of technology and everyday life, making it both relatable and laugh-out-loud funny.
“… on stage at Turning Point. I'm like, great. I'm like, you take it where you want me to take it, because he was leading a Q&A with me. And we went to Epstein, right? We spent a fair amount of time on, that's really what it was all about, Pam Bondi and her multiple Fox appearances and how there's no there there and does the base care? Charlie did a shout out to the audience. Do you care about Epstein? And they were all like, yes, we care. And then he asked, do I think that Epstein worked for intelligence? And I said, you know, it seems like he did. Whose do you think it was? Well, it's probably …”
“… to be seen in a position of like really attacking any of their top emissaries. And I was happy to do it because I'd been doing it on my show all week. It's not like I just did it for Charlie. But he wanted me to sort of repeat what I've been saying on stage at Turning Point. I'm like, great. I'm like, you take it where you want me to take it, because he was leading a Q&A with me. And we went to Epstein, right? We spent a fair amount of time on, that's really what it was all about, Pam Bondi and her multiple Fox appearances and how there's no there there and does the base care? Charlie did a shout out to the audience. Do you care about Epstein? And they were all like, yes, we care. And then he asked, do I think that Epstein worked for intelligence? And I said, you know, it seems like he did. Whose do you think it was? Well, it's probably Israeli. I'm like, I don't know. I'm not an expert, but that's what it seems to me. and that was the moment that got turned around on both of us as we're now anti-Semites too like so pro-Israel and I you know the past few years like ardently pro-Israel defending everything not I didn't really follow the war to be honest with you like the days ins and …”
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The discussion reveals a shocking possibility: Epstein may have been tied to intelligence operations, particularly linked to Israeli interests. This speculation arises amidst a larger conversation about U.S. foreign policy and its implications in the Middle East, specifically regarding Iran and Lebanon. The reactions to these claims have sparked accusations of anti-Semitism against the speakers, highlighting the sensitive nature of the topic.
“… I think Tom nailed it. I think you said it previously. The only thing that can really hurt Trump outside of Iran and the economy, arguably, is the Epstein files. I think it's one of the few things that's nonpartisan. I think every American citizen wants transparency, wants it released. And most politicians are fighting against that. And Trump came in very strongly on that premise that he's going to get the information out. and we haven seen it happen and he needs morale now Well I think her getting fired besides everybody else Christine Noem the whole crew this one was the most one that was …”
“Yeah, I think Tom nailed it. I think you said it previously. The only thing that can really hurt Trump outside of Iran and the economy, arguably, is the Epstein files. I think it's one of the few things that's nonpartisan. I think every American citizen wants transparency, wants it released. And most politicians are fighting against that. And Trump came in very strongly on that premise that he's going to get the information out. and we haven seen it happen and he needs morale now Well I think her getting fired besides everybody else Christine Noem the whole crew this one was the most one that was overdue Okay, she's had a year and two months to bring actual justice. Instead, we just got TV appearances, her yelling in front of Congress, and empty promises. Think about this, Tommy. Under Merrick Garland, the attorney general under Biden, in less than a year, the Department of Justice appointed Jack Smith built 44 federal cases against Trump, two …”
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The Epstein files could be Trump's greatest vulnerability, as many Americans demand transparency that politicians resist. Recent discussions reveal how Pam Bondi's failure to act has left a gaping hole in accountability, especially after her controversial firing. This moment could redefine the approach to the Epstein case under new leadership, offering a chance for real progress.
“… What a great way to distract you from the fact that we're in the middle of a world war that didn't show you alien ships. Caused by fucking Epstein files. I just want to say that 14th is the day that Pam Bonney's supposed to testify about the Epstein files. What? Oh, she's supposed to testify? I don't know if I'm going through that day, but... She's not a... Wait, Bonney got canned, right? She's not a government employee anymore. I don't think... Is that true? I just heard it on NPR. But I could be wrong about that. I think they said she will not have to testify now that she's no longer a …”
“… ones they've been shown that blew their minds, and now they're saying show it to everybody. Right. for high res, in color, they don't want to be tricked. Right. High resolution. So this could be an interesting next week, man. This could be an interesting... What a great way to distract you from the fact that we're in the middle of a world war that didn't show you alien ships. Caused by fucking Epstein files. I just want to say that 14th is the day that Pam Bonney's supposed to testify about the Epstein files. What? Oh, she's supposed to testify? I don't know if I'm going through that day, but... She's not a... Wait, Bonney got canned, right? She's not a government employee anymore. I don't think... Is that true? I just heard it on NPR. But I could be wrong about that. I think they said she will not have to testify now that she's no longer a government employee. I could be wrong about that. What I read, and I don't know if this is true either, was that as a citizen, she can now plead the fifth. Right. As a government employee, she could not plead the fifth. Weird. Will no longer testify. Weird, huh? Oh, there you go. Weird. That's weird that they've – that's weird. Why have her …”
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In a wild twist, Duncan Trussell hilariously connects the Epstein files to a potential space war, suggesting that the revelations are being used as a distraction from global conflicts. His comedic speculation about the absurdity of these high-profile cases and their implications is both entertaining and thought-provoking.
“… picture. It is a cool picture. That's a lot of oil. I mean, I doubt that that's the whole reserve, but that's very bullish for Japan. Talking to Alex Epstein yesterday, America has 100 days, so they're at 2.5 times as much of a reserve as us. everyone it's time to stockpile I think everyone should maybe think about stockpiling some oil ok let's see Kristen Kyle, friend of the show formerly an astronaut now at Andreessen Horowitz as a reminder we have a partner from Andreessen Horowitz joining in just 7 minutes”
“… reserve equivalent to 254 days of domestic demand. And Hamptonism says, dude, I love this picture. That's a beautiful picture. What is dude reflecting on? The fact that they should not be saying that? I think they're just reflecting on it being a cool picture. It is a cool picture. That's a lot of oil. I mean, I doubt that that's the whole reserve, but that's very bullish for Japan. Talking to Alex Epstein yesterday, America has 100 days, so they're at 2.5 times as much of a reserve as us. everyone it's time to stockpile I think everyone should maybe think about stockpiling some oil ok let's see Kristen Kyle, friend of the show formerly an astronaut now at Andreessen Horowitz as a reminder we have a partner from Andreessen Horowitz joining in just 7 minutes”
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Japan's oil reserves are impressive, holding enough to meet domestic demand for 254 days, which is 2.5 times more than the U.S. reserves of 100 days. This significant difference raises questions about energy security and stockpiling strategies. As the world shifts, Japan's bullish position on oil could impact global markets.
“What have you made of Steve Bannon's closeness to Jeffrey Epstein? So here you have somebody who certainly presents himself as the populace, a person trying to break and destroy the elite conspiracies. But Bannon was very close to Epstein after functionally everything. was known there's this text message where bannon sends epstein a link to a daily beast story about epstein's quote alleged sex ring and the information coming out about that bannon sends this to epstein and epstein doesn't answer and a couple …”
“What have you made of Steve Bannon's closeness to Jeffrey Epstein? So here you have somebody who certainly presents himself as the populace, a person trying to break and destroy the elite conspiracies. But Bannon was very close to Epstein after functionally everything. was known there's this text message where bannon sends epstein a link to a daily beast story about epstein's quote alleged sex ring and the information coming out about that bannon sends this to epstein and epstein doesn't answer and a couple hours later bannon's like so my guy's going uh to israel can you meet with a hood barack right they just like move right on so here you have this guy who's like populist in the front stage and backstage stage is very, I mean, this is happening in 2019, this particular text message I'm talking about. How do you think about that? Yeah, so I guess I …”
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Steve Bannon, the self-proclaimed populist strategist, is revealed to have close ties with Jeffrey Epstein, despite publicly condemning elite conspiracies. This connection raises questions about Bannon's true motives as he navigates the political landscape, leveraging conspiracy theories to distract from his own implications in elite corruption. The discussion highlights the intersection of wealth, power, and accountability in today's political climate, suggesting a fascist undercurrent in these movements.
“… keeps growing because there was not action taken at any of these inflection points? How different of a conversation would we have been having if Alex Acosta had taken what his subordinate had to say to heart? Yeah, it's a tragedy, really, because I thought the back of the envelope math you were going to do was the scale of the, you know, that could have been stopped, about the number of victims that could have been stopped, right? I mean, Jeffrey Epstein continued to have underage girls as victims for years after this conversation happened in 2007. And so, you know, the crimes continued, and …”
“a long time ago at that point it's 11 years um you fast forward it is now 18 years later this sense of a crime that happened a long time ago the timeline just keeps growing because there was not action taken at any of these inflection points? How different of a conversation would we have been having if Alex Acosta had taken what his subordinate had to say to heart? Yeah, it's a tragedy, really, because I thought the back of the envelope math you were going to do was the scale of the, you know, that could have been stopped, about the number of victims that could have been stopped, right? I mean, Jeffrey Epstein continued to have underage girls as victims for years after this conversation happened in 2007. And so, you know, the crimes continued, and you end up, what, 12 years later, that's when he ends up dead in custody during the Trump 1.0 administration. So, look, it was obviously a huge oversight by Acosta, maybe worse than that. I mean, this is something that Julie Brown at the Miami Herald and others have been covering for a long time. It's not as if this was something in the moment …”
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Trump's comment on Mueller's death is a depraved act that highlights his inability to respect dedicated public service.
“… about Zampoli's appearance in this Rye 3 documentary is that this Trump envoy, the guy who introduced Melania to Donald Trump, said that he knew Epstein had young girls. And then when he said that to Rye 3, the lawyers of Zampoli tried to shut down this interview. Zampoli admission raised questions about his ties to Epstein and the Trump regime's response. There's an episode titled La Guerra the Epstein produced by Rye 3. And in this, Zampoli says they weren't even models. Epstein came to me. We talk. Then the thing fizzled out, Zampoli said before adding, I knew Epstein had the girls, but they …”
“… and pathetic role for a man of your age to be so submissive and utterly devoid of self-respect that he goes to testify under oath and lies like a high school kid. You are a disgrace. You are a total farce. Now, one of the things that we're learning about Zampoli's appearance in this Rye 3 documentary is that this Trump envoy, the guy who introduced Melania to Donald Trump, said that he knew Epstein had young girls. And then when he said that to Rye 3, the lawyers of Zampoli tried to shut down this interview. Zampoli admission raised questions about his ties to Epstein and the Trump regime's response. There's an episode titled La Guerra the Epstein produced by Rye 3. And in this, Zampoli says they weren't even models. Epstein came to me. We talk. Then the thing fizzled out, Zampoli said before adding, I knew Epstein had the girls, but they weren't mine. They weren't even models. They were young girls. The models were a coverup for Epstein, Zampoli says. Now, Zampoli's name appears in the Epstein files multiple times. And Zampoli said to the New York Times and other outlets, isn't it a good thing that my name is in there? Doesn't that show that you were influential and you were in …”
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Melania Trump's immigration status and connections to Jeffrey Epstein are under scrutiny, raising questions about her past and integrity.
Melania Trump's denial of ties to Jeffrey Epstein raises more questions about her past and associations, suggesting potential dishonesty in her immigration story.
“… saw on the House floor where Democratic Congress member Goldman pulls out the email that no one's seen before. And it's Trump's own lawyer saying Epstein was never kicked out, saying Epstein was never kicked out of Mar-a-Lago. He wasn't even a member. He was a guest. And remember what I've always been saying. I've always been saying, yeah, because Epstein had Mar-a-Lago brought to his house. He never had to go to Mar-a-Lago. The spa was brought to Epstein's place. Epstein lived like a mile and a half away and the spa went there. That was one of the big things. And Mar-a-Lago was one of the …”
“Democrats caught it in real time, called her out for it when it was obvious they were doing a sham hearing. Democrats walked. Republicans tipped their hands. You heard it all here. And this follows what we just saw on the House floor where Democratic Congress member Goldman pulls out the email that no one's seen before. And it's Trump's own lawyer saying Epstein was never kicked out, saying Epstein was never kicked out of Mar-a-Lago. He wasn't even a member. He was a guest. And remember what I've always been saying. I've always been saying, yeah, because Epstein had Mar-a-Lago brought to his house. He never had to go to Mar-a-Lago. The spa was brought to Epstein's place. Epstein lived like a mile and a half away and the spa went there. That was one of the big things. And Mar-a-Lago was one of the locations where Epstein engaged in the child sex trafficking because he recruited from there. Like Virginia Giuffre when she was an underage child. Folks, this cover up is getting deeper. Obviously, one of the reasons that Donald Trump is in a never ending war now with Iran. And by the way, we're going to do more reports there because Iran has now …”
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Democrats exposed a sham hearing attempt by Trump’s allies while revealing shocking new evidence about Jeffrey Epstein. An email from Trump's lawyer confirmed Epstein was never banned from Mar-a-Lago, raising questions about Trump's connections to the infamous sex trafficker. This cover-up could have far-reaching implications, including escalating tensions with Iran.
“… not screwing around, and he's now issued her a subpoena to appear before the House Oversight Committee hearing and to answer for her role in the Epstein document cover-up, and effectively, the Epstein scandal. The only reason a subpoena would have to be issued by the chairperson of the House Oversight Committee, in this case a Republican, is because, well, let's put it this way, sounds like she had been peeing in the sandbox, if you know what I mean. She was not cooperating with the committee because they would never have had to subpoena her if she agreed to come in. Now, she has to come in …”
“… General Pam Bondi thought she was just going to lay low and hope nobody remembered she was the Attorney General, a Republican, MAGA no less, who runs the House Oversight Committee, Republican Representative James Comer, has just made it clear that he's not screwing around, and he's now issued her a subpoena to appear before the House Oversight Committee hearing and to answer for her role in the Epstein document cover-up, and effectively, the Epstein scandal. The only reason a subpoena would have to be issued by the chairperson of the House Oversight Committee, in this case a Republican, is because, well, let's put it this way, sounds like she had been peeing in the sandbox, if you know what I mean. She was not cooperating with the committee because they would never have had to subpoena her if she agreed to come in. Now, she has to come in when the Judiciary Committee run by Jim Jordan brings her in because that's an oversight committee that has direct oversight over her office. But the House Oversight Committee doesn't necessarily have that power over her, which makes it automatic, meaning she'd either have to volunteer or Comer alone would have to bring her in. Comer is interesting …”
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The wheels are falling off the wagon for Donald Trump as bipartisan efforts intensify to uncover the Epstein scandal cover-up.
“… really high caliber plaintiff's lawyers who are drilling down on these concentric circles of financial and other institutions that enabled Jeffrey Epstein and following the money. This won't be the last class action I'm going to report on. You know, there were accountants, there were lawyers, there were certified public accountants, there were other vendors that knew or should have known that they were in business and in bed with a child sex trafficker, or at least questioned it. And that's why they're going to end up having to pay. Now, Google should know better because they just lost in the …”
“And this is a function of really high caliber plaintiff's lawyers who are drilling down on these concentric circles of financial and other institutions that enabled Jeffrey Epstein and following the money. This won't be the last class action I'm going to report on. You know, there were accountants, there were lawyers, there were certified public accountants, there were other vendors that knew or should have known that they were in business and in bed with a child sex trafficker, or at least questioned it. And that's why they're going to end up having to pay. Now, Google should know better because they just lost in the last week in a jury trial in LA brought by a teenager who successfully convinced the jury that her mental health was harmed by the algorithm used by Meta, Facebook, Instagram, and Google, YouTube, and all that, in what content they sent her away, which led to her depression, suicidal thoughts, and the like. And a jury, including punitive damages, …”
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Pam Bondi is portrayed as a political hack whose dismissal reflects the Trump administration's prioritization of political loyalty over rule of law.
“… specifically, in addition to the affordability crisis and never ending wars and all of the things that they're saying is they continue to bring up Epstein class and Trump's connection to Epstein and Epstein Island. And one of the ways they're rallying their people in the war is basically to say, hey, you see Trump and Netanyahu in these videos they're beaming into, you know, you know, when they hacked into the Iranian TV networks. And you see Donald Trump saying he wants to pick the Ayatollah. What Iran is saying, this is like they're doing videos on this, Popak. And you see it at their national …”
“… person is leading the United States of America. And it's having a serious implication in the war, Popak, because if you look at the propaganda that's coming out from Iran, I believe it's actually effective. And one of the things they're talking about specifically, in addition to the affordability crisis and never ending wars and all of the things that they're saying is they continue to bring up Epstein class and Trump's connection to Epstein and Epstein Island. And one of the ways they're rallying their people in the war is basically to say, hey, you see Trump and Netanyahu in these videos they're beaming into, you know, you know, when they hacked into the Iranian TV networks. And you see Donald Trump saying he wants to pick the Ayatollah. What Iran is saying, this is like they're doing videos on this, Popak. And you see it at their national security advisor level, their foreign minister level. You want the guy who's covering up a child sex trafficking ring who runs a cabinet of people who hang out on Epstein Island? You want these people running Iran? And so they're framing it as, you know, we may be, you know, you may not have liked us before, but you've got Donald Trump and Pete …”
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Iran is effectively using Trump's connections to Epstein as propaganda to rally their people against the U.S. They highlight Trump's past remarks and associations, framing him as compromised and unfit to lead, which has serious implications for U.S. foreign policy. This narrative is resonating not just in Iran, but also affecting international perceptions of American leadership.
“… Blanche, Trump's former personal lawyer, saying, It is my understanding that shortly after I requested an unredacted copy of the document in the Epstein files, the Department of Justice stepped in to prevent DEA from complying with my request. According to a confidential tip received by my staff, DEA Administrator Terry Cole was ready to provide an unredacted copy of the memorandum, but you stepped in to prevent him from doing so. My staff inquired with the DEA about the status of the production of this document, and the DEA responded by directing questions to your office. The letter continued, …”
“Today, Wyden sent a letter to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, Trump's former personal lawyer, saying, It is my understanding that shortly after I requested an unredacted copy of the document in the Epstein files, the Department of Justice stepped in to prevent DEA from complying with my request. According to a confidential tip received by my staff, DEA Administrator Terry Cole was ready to provide an unredacted copy of the memorandum, but you stepped in to prevent him from doing so. My staff inquired with the DEA about the status of the production of this document, and the DEA responded by directing questions to your office. The letter continued, Your alleged interference in this matter is highly disturbing, not just because it continues the DOJ's long-running obstruction of my investigation, but also because of your bizarrely favorable treatment of Ghislaine Maxwell, one of Epstein's closest criminal associates. I should not have to explain the significance of the fact that Epstein was a …”
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Senator Ron Wyden claims that Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche blocked the DEA from releasing crucial documents related to the Epstein investigation, despite them being marked unclassified. This obstruction raises serious questions about the DOJ's handling of the case, especially regarding Ghislaine Maxwell's treatment. Wyden demands transparency, highlighting the investigation's implications on drug trafficking and abuse of underage girls.
“… engages in these crimes against humanity And then one of the things that the Ayatollah and the Iranian regime keep pointing out is look these are Epstein people You want you want Jeffrey Epstein's people leading this? Really? I mean, you know, Trump is covering up a child sex trafficking. He was Epstein's bud. And part of acting with the moral clarity and having people lead who have some moral character is so that you don't have a situation where you have morally and very compromised people.”
“… just horrific things about the people. You have Pete Hegsett saying, we're not going to show people any quarters, which is a war crime, and that we all about lethality and we not about like woke rules of engagement as he blows up elementary schools and engages in these crimes against humanity And then one of the things that the Ayatollah and the Iranian regime keep pointing out is look these are Epstein people You want you want Jeffrey Epstein's people leading this? Really? I mean, you know, Trump is covering up a child sex trafficking. He was Epstein's bud. And part of acting with the moral clarity and having people lead who have some moral character is so that you don't have a situation where you have morally and very compromised people.”
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Iran's foreign minister revealed that recent rocket attacks on Khark Island and Abu Musa Island were launched from the UAE, indicating a troubling escalation in regional tensions. The Iranian public remains hesitant to rise against the regime, citing past betrayals from leaders like Trump, who have called for violent actions without distinguishing between the regime and its citizens. This reflects a complex struggle where moral leadership is questioned amidst ongoing military threats.
“… So you have to realize a lot of people are sitting there saying, who are they protecting? How different would you have handled if Jeffrey Epstein was in Polk County? What would you have been doing yourself? First and foremost you notice he didn do it in Polk County Florida did he No he didn He did it in Palm Beach County Right The reality of it is is you have to aggressively go after these undercover operations Then you have to look at Epstein He was not doing street-level prostitution, okay? He was hiring out very expensive prostitutes or very expensive victims of human trafficking. So …”
“… to be able to do that. Why have they had such a hard time with a guy that's been doing this for decades to catch him and some of the victims who have been telling these stories to people, some of them that are no longer with us right now who are protecting. So you have to realize a lot of people are sitting there saying, who are they protecting? How different would you have handled if Jeffrey Epstein was in Polk County? What would you have been doing yourself? First and foremost you notice he didn do it in Polk County Florida did he No he didn He did it in Palm Beach County Right The reality of it is is you have to aggressively go after these undercover operations Then you have to look at Epstein He was not doing street-level prostitution, okay? He was hiring out very expensive prostitutes or very expensive victims of human trafficking. So he was going not only nationwide, but around the world, and these folks were being recruited in. And then he was going to his island or wherever it was and doing this nefarious conduct. We would have been on Jeffrey Epstein like white on rice. He would have been in prison a long time ago had we had access to him or had information about this. but …”
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If Jeffrey Epstein had operated in Polk County, Sheriff Grady Judd believes he would have been caught long before his crimes escalated. With a culture of accountability and proactive undercover operations, Judd emphasizes the importance of community vigilance and cooperation among law enforcement agencies. This stark contrast highlights systemic failures that allowed Epstein's exploitation to persist for years.
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