Bulwark Takes Tim Miller: Trump’s Dumbest Cabinet Member Sank the Epstein Narrative
Oct 3, 2025
A fascinating discussion unfolds around Howard Lutnick’s revelations that challenge GOP narratives on the Epstein files. Tim Miller highlights the disconnect between Lutnick's honesty and the party's cover-up tactics. The duo also tackles Trump's continuing chaos in the Caribbean and his risky strategies amid a government shutdown. Emphasizing the political implications, they argue Democrats must seize the moment to shift blame towards Trump, especially regarding rising health premiums and economic pain, while calling attention to the turbulent polarization in American politics.
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Cabinet Member Undermines Official Epstein Line
- Howard Lutnick publicly contradicted the DOJ's conclusion about Epstein and suggested prominent people participated or were complicit.
- Tim Miller argues Lutnick's bluntness exposed a likely cover-up that other Trump allies are trying to obscure.
After-Arrest Associations Signal Worse Problems
- Many prominent people continued associating with Epstein after his 2017 arrest, which signals complicity or at least poor judgment.
- Miller says Lutnick's stupidity matter-of-factly revealed that the administration is likely covering up broader involvement.
Trump Betting He Can Outwait Public Outrage
- Public appetite to release Epstein files is overwhelming and bipartisan, making the administration's refusal politically risky.
- Miller warns Trump bets he can outlast the outrage and force elites to fold, but the tactic may fail here.
