All In with Chris Hayes

‘Say it with your chest’: 2028 Dem hopefuls face early tests of bravery

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Aug 1, 2025
Sigrid McCawley, renowned lawyer for Virginia Giuffre, discusses the profound challenges survivors face in seeking justice against powerful offenders in the Trump-Epstein scandal. Economic reporter Steve Liesman breaks down the implications of Trump's tariffs on the economy, raising questions about his constitutional authority. Together, they explore the critical qualities of bravery and integrity needed for Democratic candidates as they navigate the complex road to the 2028 presidential election and the future of party leadership.
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Virginia Giuffre's trafficking at Mar-a

  • Virginia Giuffre was recruited and trafficked at Mar-a-Lago while working as a locker room attendant.
  • Trump's claim of throwing Epstein out over "stealing people" conflicts with the timeline and facts of Giuffre's victimization.
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Pardon for Maxwell seen as abomination

  • Offering leniency or a pardon to Ghislaine Maxwell is seen as a moral abomination by Giuffre’s family.
  • Maxwell is viewed as a predator who abused vulnerable young girls and must remain imprisoned.
INSIGHT

Giuffre’s heroic legal fight

  • Virginia Giuffre showed tremendous courage fighting against Epstein and Maxwell for years.
  • Her work helped convict multiple perpetrators and push for justice for survivors.
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