The DSR Network Best of the Daily Blast: Trump Accidentally Wrecks His Own Epstein Lie as Musk Goes for Jugular
Dec 26, 2025
Jennifer Rubin, editor-in-chief of The Contrarian and keen analyst of Republican politics, joins to dissect Trump's perplexing comments about the Epstein scandal. She argues that Trump's claims about Democrats contradict his refusal to release the Epstein files, undermining his narrative. The discussion intensifies around Elon Musk's provocative suggestion of a Maxwell pardon, highlighting vulnerabilities for Trump. Rubin emphasizes the impending political fallout, urging a Democratic victory in 2026, as whispers of leaks and disclosures loom large.
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Trump's Claim Self-Destructs
- Donald Trump claims Epstein files incriminate Democrats while refusing to release them, which undermines his own argument.
- Jennifer Rubin says if the files proved Democrats' guilt, Trump would release them, so his claim collapses on logic.
DOJ Contact Raises Corruption Alarms
- Todd Blanche, Trump's deputy AG and former personal lawyer, twice visited Ghislaine Maxwell in prison, which raises alarm about improper motives.
- Jennifer Rubin calls that contact unacceptable and likely nefarious, implying use of DOJ to shield Trump.
Extensive Epstein Records Still Hidden
- Large swaths of Epstein-related materials exist beyond public view, including phone directories, plane records, trial files, and settlements.
- Rubin argues there's no justification for keeping these documents secret now and redactions can protect victims while revealing responsible people.