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Nov 19, 2025
Scott Jennings, a political commentator and author of *A Revolution of Common Sense*, shares insights from his time with President Trump in the Oval Office. He discusses the importance of engaging with Saudi Arabia over public criticism, dissecting Trump's controversial responses to pressing questions about Jamal Khashoggi. Jennings also analyzes the fallout from the recent Epstein disclosure bill and the split within the GOP between MAGA supporters and establishment figures. He reflects on his book tour and addresses the rising tensions within youth-led conservative movements.
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Epstein Could Shift Political Blame
- Scott Jennings contends Republicans see Epstein revelations as exposing Democratic entanglements, not just a Trump issue.
- He believes public perception may shift as more names and documents emerge.
Book Origin: Pitch In The Oval
- Scott Jennings recounts pitching and writing his book after an Oval Office meeting in February and returning to sign copies.
- He describes conversations with Trump and other figures while reporting the book through June.
Avoid Jumping To Conclusions On Epstein
- Jennings advised not to assume the Epstein story is solely a Trump scandal and highlighted Democratic connections worth investigating.
- He urges skepticism until evidence directly links Trump to wrongdoing emerges.
