The Rest Is Politics: US 129. The Epstein Emails: Can Trump Survive This?
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Nov 14, 2025 The hosts dive into the recent release of Jeffrey Epstein's emails and their political ramifications for Trump. Discussions revolve around whether specific emails implicate him and if Congress can force further disclosures. They explore how survivor voices and public opinion may influence transparency. Various political scenarios for Trump are laid out, alongside the potential fallout from commuting Ghislaine Maxwell. The episode also examines Trump's current vulnerability and the likelihood of more prominent figures being implicated as the saga unfolds.
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Reading Emails In Sydney
- Anthony Scaramucci joked he spent a day in Sydney reading Epstein emails and noted Epstein's poor spelling.
- The exchange lightens the tone while introducing the episode's email revelations.
Epstein Files Could Be Fully Released
- House Democrats and Republicans have released different tranches of Epstein-related emails and files over recent days.
- A House vote next week could force release of FBI/DOJ-held materials, escalating political stakes.
Claims Don't Equal Proof
- The released emails so far contain suggestions Epstein believed he had damaging information on Trump but do not present explicit proof.
- Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci stress Epstein's history as a manipulator, so claims alone aren't definitive.