Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW – November 12
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Nov 12, 2025 Rep. Madeleine Dean, a Democratic congresswoman from Pennsylvania, shares insights on her vote against a recently passed bill to reopen the government and discusses the implications of new Epstein-related emails. Republican Rep. Don Bacon talks about his support for the measure, advocating for ACA tax credit transparency while addressing the urgency to end the shutdown. NBC News senior Washington correspondent Hallie Jackson provides analysis on the political fallout surrounding Epstein’s documents, highlighting their potential impact on Trump and Capitol Hill responses.
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Epstein Emails Reignite Questions About Trump
- Released Epstein emails include passages that imply Donald Trump had knowledge of victims, which renews scrutiny on the president.
- NBC cautioned the emails are unverified and do not prove involvement in trafficking.
New Documents Add Contradictory Testimony
- Hallie Jackson noted the emails represent the first time a direct implication tied Trump to Epstein's crimes in these documents.
- She highlighted conflicting past statements from Virginia Roberts Giuffre and Ghislaine Maxwell about Trump.
Family Reaction To Delayed Files
- Hallie Jackson described Virginia Roberts-Dufresne's family's anger that files weren't released sooner.
- Her brother believed Virginia would have supported Trump pre-election hoping he'd release the files.