Pod Save America Trump's Ballroom Reno Derailed by Epstein
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Nov 14, 2025 
Texas State Representative James Talarico, a rising Democratic Senate candidate, joins the conversation to share his vision for a new Texas. He discusses his decision to challenge Senator John Cornyn, focusing on affordability in housing, healthcare, and childcare. Talarico also presents a balanced view on immigration, portraying Democrats as the anti-chaos party. The hosts dive into the troubling implications of newly released Epstein emails linked to Trump, dissect his questionable economy claims, and tackle the political fallout of these revelations.
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Epstein Emails Deepen Questions About Trump
- New emails from Jeffrey Epstein suggest Trump was mentioned frequently and implicated in knowing about Epstein's conduct.
- The documents raise questions about why Trump and allies are fighting disclosure so hard if nothing damning exists.
Cover-Up Equals Scandal
- Dan Pfeiffer argues Trump's long friendship with Epstein plus obstructive behavior constitutes one of the gravest scandals in U.S. history.
- He highlights that concealment itself, regardless of specific allegations, is politically and ethically explosive.
House Push Forces Political Test
- A discharge petition forced a House vote to compel DOJ to release Epstein files, creating pressure on Republicans.
- If the bill reached Trump's desk, a veto would be politically catastrophic and signal something worse inside the files.