Taylor Lorenz’s Power User The Epstein Saga Is Sending the Internet Into Chaos w/ Brace Belden
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Nov 19, 2025 
Brace Belden, co-host of the TrueAnon podcast and expert on the Jeffrey Epstein saga, dives into the chaos surrounding the recent release of Epstein-related emails. He discusses the impact of these revelations on MAGA influencers and the political landscape, especially relating to Trump. Topics include the intertwining of Trump’s behavior with Epstein’s network, the division among influencers, and how this scandal may reshape narratives within the MAGA movement. Brace also touches on Epstein's evolving ties across party lines and the international implications of the newly uncovered information.
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Partial, Messy Release Shapes Narrative
- The released tranche is a messy, partial dump of Epstein's emails and texts that reveal new relationships but not definitive criminal proof against major figures.
- Brace Belden warns the selection looks haphazard and may be a limited hangout rather than a full exposé.
Bannon Is Closer To Epstein Than Expected
- The files show unusually close communications between Epstein and Steve Bannon and other influencers, revealing deeper ties than previously known.
- Belden emphasizes these connections reshape how we view Epstein's influence network beyond social gossip.
Trump Mentions, But No Smoking-Gun
- The cache contains Trump-centric material but nothing that directly proves joint criminality with Epstein according to Belden's read.
- Belden stresses absence of explicit allegations tying Trump to Epstein's worst crimes despite suspicious behavior around Epstein.