The Current Pressure on the White House to release full Epstein files
Nov 13, 2025
Anthony Zurcher, the BBC North America correspondent and co-host of AmeriCast, dives into the fallout from newly released emails tied to Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump. Discover how these emails hint at a closer relationship than previously acknowledged, and whether they suggest Trump knew about Epstein's activities. Zurcher discusses the growing pressure on the White House for transparency and the complexities within the GOP regarding the release of Epstein files. Plus, explore implications of a potential Trump pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell.
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Epstein Claimed Closeness To Trump
- Epstein's emails suggest he believed his relationship with Donald Trump was closer than the White House admits.
- These are only Epstein's claims and come from a convicted offender who is deceased.
Ambiguous Email About 'Knowing' The Girls
- One email implies Trump 'knew about the girls' but the phrasing is ambiguous and open to interpretation.
- Trump and his camp offer alternate explanations, like disputes over staff recruitment at Mar-a-Lago.
Epstein Boasted Of Damaging Intel
- Epstein suggested he held damaging information about Trump and discussed it with Michael Wolff and others.
- The emails contain boasts but no concrete evidence like the alleged photos or specifics.
