No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen

Trump's Epstein file release botched beyond repair

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Dec 21, 2025
Ro Khanna, a U.S. Congressman and advocate for survivors' rights, shares insights on the disappointing release of redacted Epstein files and the importance of government transparency. Bernie Sanders discusses the stakes of healthcare policy, urging support for Medicare for All amidst Republican blockades. Jasmine Crockett, a U.S. Representative running for Senate in Texas, emphasizes mobilizing nonvoters and her federal experience. Hakeem Jeffries highlights Democrats' recent wins against Republican leadership and the urgent need for ACA protections in the House.
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INSIGHT

Redactions Signal Worse Than Public Knows

  • The DOJ's partial, heavily redacted Epstein release looks like a deliberate cover-up that benefits powerful people.
  • Brian Tyler Cohen argues that Trump's suppression signals the hidden material may be worse than assumed.
ADVICE

Use Legal Pressure And Public Outrage

  • Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie are preparing articles of impeachment if the DOJ keeps violating the Epstein Transparency Act.
  • Khanna urges survivors and the public to keep pressure high and warns legal actions are possible.
INSIGHT

Law Passed, Yet Names Still Hidden

  • Khanna says Congress passed the law to prevent reputational-sensitivity redactions, yet DOJ still hid key documents.
  • He argues the redactions protect dozens of powerful people beyond Trump, reinforcing a two-tiered justice perception.
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