The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump DOJ Blocks Victims to Cover His Dark Past
Aug 9, 2025
The podcast dives into the DOJ's troubling failure to support victims of Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein, revealing how political decisions compromise justice. A survivor shares her anguish over the lack of communication and support from officials. Discussions about a potential pardon for Maxwell highlight the risks of politicizing accountability and justice for abuse victims. Controversial claims surrounding Epstein's death are also unpacked, along with the unsettling connections between Trump and Maxwell that jeopardize victims' rights.
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DOJ Ignoring Epstein Victims
- Donald Trump's Department of Justice is refusing to respond to victims of Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein.
- Ben Meiselas says this refusal blocks survivors from help, resources, and basic justice.
Annie Farmer's Unanswered Plea
- Annie Farmer says she wrote to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche seeking a meeting to express survivors' concerns.
- She reports she received no response and that other survivors were not contacted by the DOJ.
DOJ Manuals Require Victim Support
- Ben Meiselas cites the DOJ manual that the department must provide victim assistance, training, and resources for trafficking cases.
- He argues Trump's DOJ refusing contact contravenes those policies and re-victimizes survivors.