All In with Chris Hayes PRISON TAPES: Ghislaine Maxwell rushes to clear 'gentleman' Trump and Epstein
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Aug 23, 2025 
Jamie Raskin, Congressman from Maryland and a leading voice on the House Judiciary Committee, dives into the Ghislaine Maxwell tapes and their implications for Trump and Epstein. He discusses the unsettling fallout from the FBI's raid on John Bolton and the tangled web of power between Trump, Maxwell, and Epstein. Raskin critiques the DOJ's handling of Epstein files, implying a possible cover-up. The conversation focuses on the dangers of political retribution and the ongoing challenge to uphold democratic values amid these controversies.
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Bolton Raid Amplifies DOJ Concerns
- The day also featured an FBI pre-dawn raid on John Bolton's home and office for classified records.
- Hayes frames both stories together as part of an alarming pattern of DOJ actions with political overtones.
DOJ's 'Transparency' Raises Red Flags
- The DOJ released six hours of recordings and 329 pages of Maxwell transcripts claiming transparency amid unanswered questions.
- Chris Hayes highlights the oddity of a deputy AG meeting a convicted sex trafficker and her immediate prison upgrade.
Maxwell's Claims Contradict Victims' Testimony
- Ghislaine Maxwell told DOJ she "never saw anything that was non-consensual" and defended Donald Trump as a "gentleman."
- Hayes and guests point out this directly contradicts victim accounts and Maxwell's role as recruiter and enabler.