The Daily Beans The Breakdown Audio | FBI Sources BLOW WHISTLE on Trump LIES about THE FILES
Dec 28, 2025
Katie Phang, a legal commentator and journalist known for her insights on high-profile cases, joins to unravel the complexities of the Epstein files. They dissect Todd Blanche's questionable claim about a million new documents and question White House involvement in the DOJ's messaging. The conversation dives into Jamie Raskin's letter regarding file transfers and internal FBI emails confirming the movement of crucial documents. Concerns about redaction processes and partisan influences within the NY field office add another layer to this intriguing legal saga.
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Blanche's 'Million Documents' Claim Under Scrutiny
- Todd Blanche publicly claimed the FBI and SDNY "found a million" new Epstein documents, sparking scrutiny.
- Multiple sources and DOJ social posts prompted reporters to verify those claims against internal records.
Congressional Letter Shows File Transfer Timing
- Jamie Raskin's November 3 letter documents that SDNY investigations continued until January 2025 before files were transferred to Main Justice.
- Katie Phang and Allison use those congressional records to challenge Blanche's later public claims.
Pam Bondi's Direct Demand Met With Silence
- Pam Bondi's February 27 letter demanded the FBI deliver the full Epstein files by Feb 28 and a report in 14 days.
- No public evidence shows Kash Patel complied or produced the promised comprehensive report.