Judging Freedom

Max Blumenthal : NY Times and Netanyahu.

Jul 15, 2025
Max Blumenthal, a journalist and author renowned for his insights on Israeli-Palestinian relations, dives into critical discussions about the intertwining of U.S. politics and foreign influence. He unpacks troubling connections between Jeffrey Epstein and Israeli intelligence, shedding light on the Republican caucus's divided trust regarding sensitive document releases. The conversation also touches on escalating Iran-Israel tensions and Trump's evolving military strategy, raising questions about the future of American diplomacy.
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ANECDOTE

Max at Republican Media Meeting

  • Max Blumenthal attended a Republican Study Conference media meeting inside the Capitol.
  • He questioned members about the shutdown of the Epstein files bill and confronted Randy Fine on Gaza starvation policies.
INSIGHT

Israel’s Espionage Links to Epstein

  • Jeffrey Epstein had deep ties with multiple Israeli leaders and intelligence.
  • Israel aggressively intervened to suppress claims about Epstein being an Israeli intelligence asset, impacting U.S. discourse.
INSIGHT

Fear of Epstein Files Exposure

  • Netanyahu and Israeli officials likely fear Epstein files revealing damaging information.
  • More mundanely, Trump and his allies want to prevent embarrassing details from emerging.
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