The Jesse Kelly Show

Trump Makes MAJOR Epstein Files Announcement & Eric Swalwell Finds Himself In HUGE Trouble

Nov 18, 2025
John Solomon, an investigative journalist and founder of Just the News, dives into the complexities of the Epstein files and discusses Trump’s sudden reversal on their release, while examining its political implications. Meanwhile, Marc Morano, executive editor of ClimateDepot.com, critiques outcomes from COP30, highlighting logistical failures and the politicization of climate policy. The show also reveals Eric Swalwell's troubling legal issues, making for an engaging mix of politics, climate discourse, and humor.
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INSIGHT

Expect Chaos, Not A Simple 'List'

  • The anticipated Epstein files are likely a convoluted pile with false claims and heavy redactions, not a clear 'list' of perpetrators.
  • That complexity will fuel suspicion and political exploitation rather than swift clarity.
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2008 Sweetheart Deal Is The Real Scandal

  • John Solomon pins the major scandal on the Bush Justice Department's 2008 non-prosecution deal for Epstein, not Trump's era.
  • He calls the Acosta inspector-general interview a key document that could explain why the deal happened.
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Burn Bags Could Create A Bigger Conspiracy Narrative

  • Solomon says newly recovered FBI evidence and subpoenas could expose broader misconduct, including potential cover-ups in January 2025.
  • He warns that a coordinated 'burn bag' operation to erase documents might tie disparate scandals together into a grand narrative.
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