Letters from an American November 14, 2025
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Nov 16, 2025 Key topics include Trump's controversial request for the DOJ to investigate Democrats linked to Epstein, as well as the implications of a president directing such investigations. The podcast also discusses tariffs being lifted by Trump to reduce prices and potential personal gain from this move. Olivia Nuzzi’s insights into RFK Jr. and bizarre FBI leadership appointments raise eyebrows. Additionally, Kristi Noem faces scrutiny over her $220M immigration ad campaign, while tensions among Republicans grow regarding Epstein file releases.
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Trump Pushes DOJ To Target Opponents
- President Trump directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate Democrats mentioned in Epstein documents, framing it as a distraction from his own appearances in those files.
- Heather Cox Richardson argues this move intensifies the scandal by politicizing the Justice Department and shifting focus from evidence about Trump.
Markets And Tariffs Mask Political Failures
- The DoorDash settlement and Trump's tariff changes show mixed claims about who bears costs in markets and trade policy.
- Richardson highlights that administration answers often deflect from underlying causes and political self-interest.
Tariffs As Personal Leverage
- Richardson connects Trump's tariffs to personal enrichment and political leverage, not national policy goals.
- She cites Representative Jason Crow saying tariffs have been used to enrich Trump and punish countries based on his preferences.