Letters from an American November 12, 2025
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Nov 13, 2025 The podcast delves into the aftermath of a government shutdown and its connection to Epstein files. It explores how Republican strategies, influenced by Trump, led to confusion and delays, like Adelita Grijalva's swearing-in. The discussion includes illuminating revelations from Epstein's emails about Trump's potential vulnerabilities. There's speculation about what further damaging documents the FBI may hold. Finally, the political implications of these events for Republicans, including potential long-term consequences, are analyzed.
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Shutdown Lacked A Clear Republican Goal
- Republicans often followed Trump's demands without a clear policy goal during the shutdown.
- Heather Cox Richardson shows the shutdown functioned more to serve Trump than a coherent GOP agenda.
Epstein Emails Implicate Trump
- Democrats released emails from Epstein's estate showing direct references linking Trump to Epstein.
- Epstein wrote, "that dog that has embarked is Trump," implying Trump was known but unmentioned by victims.
Press Had Leads That Weren't Published
- Journalists received tips and potential evidence about Trump and young women long before 2016.
- The New York Times did not publish such a story before the election despite encouragement.