All In with Chris Hayes

Republicans brace for mass defections on Epstein vote

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Nov 14, 2025
In this discussion, attorney Eric Fudali represents multiple survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, shedding light on their ongoing struggles. He critiques the prosecutorial failures of the past, particularly the controversial 2008 plea deal by Alex Acosta, which left victims in the dark. Fudali also highlights the manipulative tactics Epstein used to control his victims, including financial coercion. As the political landscape shifts, he discusses the potential for Republican defections regarding transparency laws, emphasizing the importance of survivor advocacy.
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INSIGHT

Administration Turned From Promises To Suppression

  • The White House mounted a sustained effort to suppress Epstein materials despite earlier promises to release them.
  • That contrast makes the administration's actions look like a cover-up and intensifies public scrutiny.
INSIGHT

Emails Put Trump At Center Again

  • Newly released Epstein emails mention Donald Trump repeatedly and include incriminating-seeming lines.
  • While not independently verified, the emails shift public focus back onto Trump's ties to Epstein.
ANECDOTE

Binders Meant To Flaunt Files Flopped

  • The White House distributed “Epstein binders” to influencers that contained mostly public, procedural material.
  • Those binders disappointed recipients and signaled the release was not the promised bombshell disclosure.
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