The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell Lawrence: Donald Trump doesn't want us to talk about Jeffrey Epstein's emails. So we will.
Sep 16, 2025
Newly uncovered emails reveal shocking details about the Epstein-Maxwell partnership and their connection to political power dynamics. Donald Trump faces legal defeats, including a ruling against his attempt to remove a Federal Reserve official. Economic uncertainty is on the rise, affecting tourism and local businesses while exacerbating the struggles of everyday families. A heart-wrenching story unfolds as a deported mother and daughter share their emotional journey, highlighting the personal toll of harsh immigration policies.
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Emails Reveal Deep Epstein-Maxwell Partnership
- Bloomberg's cache of Epstein-Maxwell emails show they were deeply intertwined in legal and financial matters.
- The messages undercut Maxwell's public claim of distance and show active strategizing on charges and reputation management.
Recorded Interview Contains Potential Perjury
- Lawrence highlights Maxwell's lies during a recorded interview with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
- Those lies could amount to perjury, but the Trump Justice Department is unlikely to pursue charges.
Evidence Undermines Maxwell's 'Dissociation' Claims
- The emails show Maxwell counseled Epstein on legal strategy and victim discrediting, contradicting her claims of ignorance.
- That evidence suggests Maxwell knowingly helped shape the 2008 plea that allowed Epstein continued access to victims.