Let Freedom: Political News, Un-Biased, Lex Fridman, Joe Rogan, CNN, Fox News Trump Escalates Clash with ABC over Epstein
Nov 19, 2025
Donald Trump's fiery clash with ABC News over accusations of burying the Jeffrey Epstein story takes center stage. The discussion dives into the ethics of journalism and the political tensions that influence media coverage. Highlights include a controversial hot mic moment and a looming defamation lawsuit involving a former ABC producer. As accusations of repurposed reporting surface, the implications for media integrity and ABC's future handling of sensitive topics are thoroughly explored.
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Old Allegations Become New Political Weapon
- Donald Trump renewed allegations that ABC buried Jeffrey Epstein reporting, turning past controversy into current political pressure.
- The clash reframes journalistic decisions as questions of media integrity and public trust.
Amy Robach Hot Mic And Producer Lawsuit
- Amy Robach's hot mic complaint claimed ABC spiked her Epstein interview despite having a 'massive story.'
- A former ABC producer then sued, denying she leaked the tape and accusing ABC of rushing to assign blame.
Claims Of Repurposed Reporting
- Journalists like Julie K. Brown claim ABC repurposed their Epstein reporting without credit and aired specials after others laid groundwork.
- This fuels perceptions that major networks may prioritize timing or verification over original reporting recognition.