The News Agents Tina Brown on how Trump lost control of the Epstein narrative
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Jul 25, 2025 
Tina Brown, former editor of Vanity Fair and The New Yorker, shares her insights as one of the first journalists to investigate Jeffrey Epstein. She discusses Trump's attempts to distance himself from the Epstein narrative amid escalating scrutiny. The conversation delves into the dark secrets unveiled during Epstein's investigation and the tangled relationships of New York's elite in the 90s. Brown also highlights the critical role media plays in shaping political power and integrity, especially today with the challenges faced by modern journalism.
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Early Epstein Investigation Anecdote
- Tina Brown was one of the first journalists to investigate Jeffrey Epstein deeply.
- A sex trafficking activist exposed Epstein's lenient sentence that triggered their investigation.
Epstein's Intimidation Tactic
- Jeffrey Epstein once shocked Tina Brown by showing up uninvited at her office.
- His intimidating visit was a warning to stop publishing negative stories about him.
Declining Epstein's Notorious Dinner
- Tina Brown refused an invitation to a dinner at Epstein's house featuring Prince Andrew and other celebrities.
- The event later became infamous as the 'night of shame' in Manhattan society.