THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump Accidentally Wrecks His Own Epstein Lie as Musk Goes for Jugular
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Jul 29, 2025 
Jennifer Rubin, Editor-in-chief of The Contrarian and a keen observer of Trump and the Epstein scandal, dissects Trump’s recent bizarre claims about the Epstein case. She points out his contradictory statements and questions why he hasn’t released Epstein’s files if they implicate Democrats. The conversation also touches on Elon Musk's suggestion that Trump might consider a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, highlighting the political risks involved. Rubin emphasizes the urgency of a Democratic win in the 2026 elections to counter these unfolding narratives.
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Trump Undermines Own Epstein Claim
- Trump claimed elite Democrats and liberals visited Epstein but denied visiting Epstein's island himself.
- This claim raises the critical question: why doesn't Trump order release of the Epstein files if they show Democratic wrongdoing?
Justice Department Meeting Sparks Suspicion
- Todd Blanche, Trump’s Deputy Attorney General and personal lawyer, interviewed Ghislaine Maxwell in prison.
- This raises suspicion as it could be an attempt to get Maxwell to exonerate Trump in exchange for a pardon.
Trump’s Contradictory Epstein Argument
- Trump argues the Epstein files are a Democratic hoax and contain dirt on Democrats yet refuses to release them.
- This contradiction logically undermines Trump’s entire argument about the files’ contents.