Politics Weekly America The Epstein files are back to haunt Trump
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Nov 13, 2025 George Chidi, a politics and democracy reporter for The Guardian, joins to uncover the implications of newly released Epstein emails relating to Donald Trump. They discuss how these documents shifted the political narrative from the government shutdown to allegations against Trump. Chidi highlights Epstein's assertion that Trump was aware of the victims, further complicating Trump's legacy. The conversation also touches on bipartisan efforts to release all Epstein files and the potential fallout from ongoing revelations that could haunt Trump’s political future.
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Strategic Timing Of The Epstein Release
- Democrats used a timed release of Epstein emails to rapidly shift the news cycle away from their internal disputes.
- George Chidi says the rollout was planned to force questions about who knew what and when regarding Epstein and Trump.
Trump Linked To Epstein Accuser Visit
- Emails indicate Donald Trump spent time at Jeffrey Epstein's house with an accuser identified as Virginia Giuffre.
- George Chidi highlights Epstein's
White House Names An Accuser
- The White House spokeswoman publicly named Virginia Giuffre and defended Trump as always professional and friendly.
- George Chidi notes sensitivity concerns since Giuffre committed suicide and accused persons' privacy matters.
