All In with Chris Hayes Wall Street Journal reports Trump is in Epstein files
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Jul 24, 2025 
Sheldon Whitehouse, a Democratic senator from Rhode Island and former U.S. attorney, joins the conversation to dissect the alarming revelations linking Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein. They discuss the implications of Trump's name appearing in newly released documents and the political fallout that ensues. The conversation digs into Trump's connections with Ghislaine Maxwell and explores the Justice Department's potential lapses in independence. This riveting discourse highlights the intersection of justice, politics, and media narratives surrounding the Epstein scandal.
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Trump Briefed on Epstein Files
- Pam Bondi privately told Donald Trump in May that his name appeared in the Epstein files multiple times.
- Despite this, her Department of Justice declared the case closed and refused to release more documents.
DOJ's Unusual Handling Raises Questions
- Telling the president his name appeared in investigation files is abnormal and forbidden if there's a pending investigation.
- Deputy AG Todd Blanche's role meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell raises questions about DOJ's proper protocols.
MAGA Distrusts Epstein Distractions
- Trump's distractions like accusing Obama of treason fail to quell Epstein-related scrutiny.
- MAGA activists want full transparency on Epstein files, putting pressure on Trump and his allies.