Newshour New emails claim Trump ‘spent hours’ with Epstein victim
Nov 12, 2025
In this discussion, Anthony Zirka, a BBC North America correspondent, sheds light on newly released emails claiming Donald Trump spent hours with a victim of Jeffrey Epstein. The conversation dives into the political implications of these leaks and the accusations of selective reporting against Democrats. Zirka also addresses pressing issues like the looming US government shutdown and its impact on federal employees. Additionally, he touches on the chaos in the West Bank and the beauty of solar storms lighting up the night sky.
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Epstein Emails Reignite Trump Scrutiny
- Emails from Jeffrey Epstein mention Donald Trump reportedly spending hours with a named alleged victim and raise public interest because Trump was a known associate.
- The White House called the selective release partisan while Democrats said fuller disclosure is needed for transparency.
Push For Full Document Release
- Democrats argue for releasing the full document set rather than selective leaks to let the public judge the evidence.
- Congressman Glenn Ivey and others are pushing subpoenas and a discharge petition to compel full release.
White House Provides Employment Context
- The White House identified the redacted employee as someone who worked at Mar-a-Lago and said her autobiography described a good relationship with Trump.
- That context is being used to counter claims implying illicit conduct.