The Briefing with Jen Psaki

Epstein blunder exposes Trump as the 'unaccountable elite' his supporters sent him to attack

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Jul 16, 2025
John Ossoff, a Democrat from Georgia running for re-election to the Senate, engages in a captivating discussion with Jen Psaki about the troubling connections between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. They dive into how Trump's reluctance to release Epstein-related information reveals his status as part of the elite he claims to oppose. The conversation explores the widening gap between Trump's anti-establishment rhetoric and his actions, alongside the urgent need for accountability in politics and the impact on marginalized communities.
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INSIGHT

Epstein Case Dividing Trump Base

  • Trump's base is increasingly frustrated over the Epstein case and rejecting his requests to drop it.
  • His allies continue pushing for transparency despite Trump's efforts to shift blame to his attorney general.
ANECDOTE

Trump’s Awkward Epstein Ties

  • Trump was friends with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell and wished Maxwell well after her trafficking charges.
  • His handling of Epstein associates showed discomfort and lack of condemnation during investigations.
INSIGHT

Trump as Unaccountable Elite

  • Trump built his movement on fighting unaccountable elites but embodies the elite himself.
  • Many realize Trump is the unaccountable elite he promised to oppose, especially on Epstein.
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