Highest Power: Church + State Ep75: The Epstein Coverup & How Rightwing Pundits are Minimizing Sexual Abuse
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Nov 17, 2025 The discussion dives deep into the Epstein coverup and political complicity. Rick highlights MAGA figures pushing for the release of Epstein materials while examining links to Trump. A survivor recounts her chilling introduction to Trump, revealing trafficking dynamics. Political pressure from Trump on Republicans complicates the narrative further. The conversation also critiques Megyn Kelly's controversial remarks on Epstein's victims, sparking a powerful response from a 14-year-old. Finally, Krista Brown shares her personal story of abuse, calling for accountability and challenging child abuse minimization.
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Epstein Claimed Leverage Over The Powerful
- Jeffrey Epstein's private communications implicated major figures, including Donald Trump, and suggested leverage existed beyond public knowledge.
- Epstein described possessing damaging material and claimed he could "take down" powerful people, showing the scale of potential corruption.
Survivor Says Maxwell Introduced Her To Trump
- An Epstein survivor said Ghislaine Maxwell introduced her to Donald Trump and trafficked her to Jeffrey Epstein multiple times.
- The survivor's testimony directly connects Epstein and Maxwell to Trump's social circle and public interactions.
Political Pressure To Block Epstein Files
- Donald Trump pressured Republicans to oppose releasing Epstein files and offered political cover for those who protected implicated individuals.
- Rick Pidcock warns this creates a long-term record of covering up abuse that will outlast Trump's influence.
