Politics Weekly America Trump’s U-turn on the Epstein files and his bust-up with Marjorie Taylor Greene
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Nov 21, 2025 Nikki McCann-Ramirez, a Politics reporter for Rolling Stone, dives into Trump's surprising decision to release Epstein files amid tensions with Marjorie Taylor Greene. They discuss Greene's transformation from a conspiracy theorist to a MAGA star and her collision course with Trump over the Epstein documents. Nikki elaborates on the implications of redactions and how they might fuel conspiracy theories. The conversation also touches on the potential electoral impact for Trump and the GOP, as well as Greene's political future amidst the fallout.
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Trump’s Calculated U-Turn On Epstein Files
- Trump reversed course and signed a bill to release Epstein files, but legal exceptions let his team hold back damaging material.
- Nikki McCann Ramirez warns the administration can cite ongoing investigations to redact or delay key documents.
Legal Loopholes Will Shape What’s Released
- Legal carve-outs mean the DOJ or FBI can withhold material that could jeopardize prosecutions or investigations.
- Nikki notes Trump has already created pretexts by ordering investigations into Democrats to justify redactions.
Files May Reveal Network, Not Guilt Proof
- The papers may reveal who Epstein's network included and why many were never charged, but won't necessarily produce proof of Trump committing a crime.
- Nikki will watch for who was spared indictment and what deals enabled Epstein avoiding full prosecution.