The MeidasTouch Podcast MAGA Mike Panics in Public as GOP Senate Betrays Him
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Nov 19, 2025 
Investigative reporter Ken Klippenstein joins the discussion, shedding light on the chaotic aftermath of MAGA Mike Johnson's panic as GOP Senators unanimously consent to release the Epstein files. Klippenstein reveals potential strategies Johnson might employ alongside Trump to invoke national security for withholding information. The conversation also critiques claims about the sensitivity of FBI materials and highlights the critical importance of transparency in the political landscape. Tune in for an insightful analysis of the tension between politics and public interest.
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Senate Outmaneuvers MAGA Mike
- The Senate used unanimous consent to release the Epstein files after no Republican objected.
- Ben Meiselas frames this as GOP Senators refusing to back MAGA Mike and allowing release to proceed.
National Security As A Blocking Strategy
- MAGA Mike and the Trump team plan to exploit national security to block or delay release.
- The argument centers on declassification authority and protecting sources and methods.
Hill Memo Frames 'Flaws' To Justify Delay
- A Hill memo lists five 'flaws' in HR 4405, including national security and feasibility of quick declassification.
- Ken Klippenstein argues these talking points are being circulated to justify blocking transparency.