THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump Press Sec’s Epstein Spin Implodes as New Info Rattles Him Deeply
Nov 13, 2025
Nicole Hemmer, a historian and modern American right expert, joins to dissect the politicalquake caused by newly released Epstein emails linking Trump and the sex trafficker. She reveals how the White House is pressuring Republicans, signaling Trump's growing anxiety. Hemmer explores the MAGA factionalism ignited by these revelations, with figures like Lauren Boebert and Nick Fuentes vying for influence amid Trump's waning power. The conversation plunges into the future of the right and the dangers of potential authoritarian moves stemming from this scandal.
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Trump's Knowledge Of Epstein's Crimes
- The released emails indicate Trump knew who Jeffrey Epstein was and understood the crimes being committed around him.
- That adjacency, if not involvement, undermines claims of ignorance and raises fresh questions about Trump's relationship to Epstein.
Bondi's Binder Moment
- Pam Bondi once gave conservative influencers binders implying Epstein files would be released.
- That moment signaled an early promise that quickly evaporated when files stayed sealed.
White House Pressure Reveals Trump Anxiety
- The White House is privately pressuring Republicans like Lauren Boebert to drop efforts to release Epstein files once votes reached a threshold.
- That pressure reveals Trump's anxiety and a shift in MAGA from demanding the files to protecting them.
