The Warning with Steve Schmidt There's no smoking gun
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Dec 28, 2025 Christy Greenberg, a former federal prosecutor and MSNOW legal analyst, joins to discuss the intricate handling of the Epstein files by the DOJ. Together with Steve Schmidt, she explores the complications stemming from the firing of key prosecutors and how it affects document recovery. They dive into the impact of these revelations on public trust in the justice system and dissect Congress’s options for enforcing compliance. The conversation reveals how the Epstein saga resonates with current political dynamics and energizes certain factions.
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Fired Prosecutor Knew The Files
- Christy Greenberg recounts that Maureen Comey, the lead prosecutor, was fired and knew where the Epstein files were kept.
- She notes Comey is suing the DOJ to get her job back, implying institutional disruption hindered discovery.
No Single Smoking Gun Exists
- Steve Schmidt argues that no single 'smoking gun' will tie Epstein, Ghislaine, and Trump together in a decisive document or tape.
- He frames the issue as systemic: elite access and cleaned-up encounters hid abuse rather than mysterious conspiracies.
Power Shielded Elite Access
- Steve Schmidt highlights how powerful people used proximity to Epstein while claiming ignorance of abuses in his homes.
- He asserts the core problem was power protecting elite actors and law enforcement believing the powerful over victims.