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7/8/25: Alex Jones Cries Over Epstein, Glenn Greenwald On Trump Fascism, Peter Thiel Antichrist, Texas Floods, LA ICE Invasion

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Jul 8, 2025
Glenn Greenwald, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his incisive commentary on civil liberties and government oversight, dives deep into the chaotic landscape of current politics. He dissects the reactions to Alex Jones' emotional response to the Epstein saga and explores the troubling implications of Trump's administration regarding accountability and surveillance. Greenwald also critiques the influence of powerful tech moguls like Peter Thiel while highlighting ethical concerns surrounding AI and immigration enforcement, revealing a stark portrait of political and social tensions.
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INSIGHT

The Epstein Files Cover-Up Betrays MAGA's Core Promises

MAGA influencers and Trump administration officials vehemently promised to expose Jeffrey Epstein's client list, claiming it held the key to revealing a corrupt global elite.

However, once in office, these same figures reversed their stance completely, closing the case and denying the existence of any client list or blackmail evidence. Trump himself, despite friends with Epstein and connections to his shady plea deal via former Labor Secretary Alex Acosta, has not released these files or provided transparency.

This reversal has led to feelings of betrayal within MAGA circles, including prominent voices like Alex Jones who expressed emotional distress over the cover-up. Attempts to blame individuals like Pam Bondi or Kash Patel fail since they operate under Trump's authority, and the obligation for accountability remains.

The episode captures the betrayal's weight on MAGA belief systems and the struggle to reconcile promises with political realities, revealing cracks in the movement's faith and integrity.

INSIGHT

MAGA's Epstein Cover-up Betrayal

  • MAGA influencers and Trump officials fiercely promised to expose Jeffrey Epstein's client list but reversed their stance once in power.
  • Their abrupt denial of its existence reveals a deep betrayal of their base's core beliefs.
INSIGHT

Palantir Centralizes US Surveillance

  • The Trump administration consolidated federal data under Palantir, centralizing surveillance power.
  • This merger of private tech with government intelligence harkens back to the failed Total Awareness program.
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