The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle TITLE: The nightcap: Epstein survivors slam Trump claims that calls for transparency are a 'hoax'
Sep 4, 2025
Join Philip Bump, a former Washington Post columnist, Joel Payne, a Democratic strategist, and John Avlon, a journalist who hosts The Bulwark podcast, as they tackle pressing issues. Epstein survivors demand DOJ transparency, shedding light on crucial calls for justice. They also dissect alarming economic stagnation and the ramifications of tariffs on American consumers. Plus, public health experts raise concerns about Florida's shift on vaccine mandates, highlighting the intersection of politics and health.
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Survivors Push For Epstein File Release
- Survivors demanded full DOJ transparency and condemned Trump's characterization of their calls as a "hoax."
- Bipartisan pressure, including unusual GOP support, aims to force release of more Epstein files.
Survivor's Realization Of Trafficking
- Liz Stein recounted not realizing she had been trafficked until Epstein's 2019 arrest.
- She stressed sex trafficking often looks mundane, not like a kidnapping in a van.
Truth Can Bridge Partisan Lines — Briefly
- The bipartisan moment showed truth can temporarily overcome partisan divides.
- Cross-aisle support may be symbolic unless enough Republicans join to force a vote.