Anderson Cooper 360

Sources: Epstein Accomplice Maxwell Gets Special Privileges In Prison 

Nov 14, 2025
Kristen Holmes, CNN senior White House correspondent, discusses the political fallout of Ghislaine Maxwell's preferential prison treatment. Dan Goldman, a former federal prosecutor, delves into how recent Epstein emails could implicate Trump. Jim Sciutto sheds light on military strategies regarding Venezuela, revealing presidential briefings. Shimon Prokupecz reports on community reactions to Border Patrol operations, highlighting grassroots efforts to monitor local activities and a tense Halloween confrontation.
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INSIGHT

Emails Suggest Unseen Trump–Epstein Encounters

  • Newly released Epstein emails suggest previously unknown encounters and continued contact long after Trump's claimed break with Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Those messages increase pressure to release DOJ files because they may contain more references to Trump and others.
ADVICE

Prepare A Response Strategy Now

  • Kristen Holmes says the White House is largely defensive and must decide whether to fight the bill in the Senate or let files reach the president's desk.
  • She advises the administration to prepare a strategy now because a House vote to release files appears inevitable.
INSIGHT

Lawmaker Says Emails Could Be Admissible Proof

  • Rep. Dan Goldman argues the 2011 Maxwell–Epstein exchange proves Trump knew about Epstein's underage sex trafficking ring.
  • He contends those co-conspirator messages would be admissible and that DOJ files likely reference Trump extensively.
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