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Will Epstein's victims force Trump to release more files?

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Sep 5, 2025
Miles Taylor, former chief of staff at the Department of Homeland Security under Trump, joins the discussion on the recent gathering of Epstein's victims in D.C. They demand transparency from the government regarding Epstein’s associates. Taylor highlights Trump’s retaliatory tactics against critics, drawing parallels to Nixon's vendettas. The conversation also delves into the political ramifications of the Epstein scandal, revealing how survivor demands for accountability are reshaping the narrative within Congress and affecting the broader political landscape.
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ANECDOTE

Survivors Publicly Demand Files

  • Epstein survivors held a major Washington gathering demanding release of the full files and backing the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
  • Lisa Phillips said survivors will confidentially compile their own list of Epstein associates if authorities do not release names.
INSIGHT

Survivors Stress Independence

  • The survivors explicitly distanced themselves from political influence to assert independence and credibility.
  • That separation aims to blunt claims the list is a partisan weapon tied to Donald Trump or his allies.
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Documents Yield Few Revelations

  • The Oversight Committee released 33,295 pages but many observers called the dump largely unremarkable.
  • The 'missing minute' on jail surveillance tapes reappeared in the release, undermining some official explanations.
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