7am Part 2: 'Another wonderful secret': The letter Trump denies sending Epstein
Jul 20, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Nick Robins-Early, a Tech and power reporter for The Guardian, unpacks the complicated ties between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. They delve into the fallout from Trump's past friendship with Epstein and how it threatens his political base. The conversation highlights the implications of a controversial letter Trump denied sending and explores how perceptions of loyalty are shifting among his supporters. Robins-Early emphasizes that even minor declines in Trump's support could have huge consequences for his political future.
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Trump and Epstein's Social Ties
- Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein were part of the same wealthy social circles in Manhattan and Florida during the 90s and early 2000s.
- Trump once called Epstein a "terrific guy" but their friendship ended over a real estate deal gone wrong.
Epstein's Full Story Is Unknown
- While there's no smoking gun document listing all Epstein associates, significant doubts remain about who was involved with Epstein's crimes.
- Everyone agrees the full story about Epstein and powerful people connected to him has never been told.
Epstein Issue Cuts Through Trump’s Base
- Trump supporters are uniquely sensitive to the Epstein scandal because they were promised answers that never came.
- Hypocrisy hurts more here because conspiracy theories raised expectations that Trump failed to meet.