No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen Trump heads into 2026 weaker than ever before
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Dec 28, 2025 
Ro Khanna, a U.S. Representative and advocate for the Epstein Transparency Act, tackles the implications of missing documents and redactions protecting power. Robert Garcia, also a U.S. Representative, shares his insights on legal strategies to force full disclosure of the Epstein files. Norm Eisen discusses his legal battles against Trump, including a lawsuit regarding the Kennedy Center's renaming. Together, they explore how these legal challenges expose Trump's declining influence and highlight the necessity of accountability for survivors.
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Trump's Waning Power Amid Epstein Fallout
- Brian Tyler Cohen argues Trump appears increasingly weak, isolated, and like a lame-duck president due to recent behavior and statements.
- Cohen ties this weakness to fallout from the Epstein files and Republican allies abandoning Trump.
Epstein Files Expose Political Vulnerability
- Cohen highlights the Epstein files as Trump's Achilles' heel because his allies made Epstein a red line.
- Trump publicly demanded DOJ stop disclosures, appearing to shield Republicans from exposure.
Survivors' Disappointment Over Redacted Release
- Ro Khanna described survivors' disappointment when documents were heavily redacted on the release day.
- He said key items like draft indictments and prosecution memos were withheld, shocking survivors.