Letters from an American November 19, 2025
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Nov 20, 2025 Michael Moss dives into the House passing the Epstein Files Transparency Act, revealing a surprising shift from Trump and the Republicans in support. He discusses the Senate's smooth approval process and the mixed reactions it sparked on social media. As new unsettling information about Epstein emerges, the podcast shifts focus to the DOJ's indictment of James Comey, revealing alleged misconduct in the proceedings. The Texas map being deemed unlawfully gerrymandered adds another layer to the unfolding political drama.
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Force Transparency Through Bipartisan Pressure
- Push for transparency when there's overwhelming public support for disclosure laws.
- Use broad bipartisan votes to force executive compliance and limit obstruction.
Popularity Can Flip Political Calculations
- Political leaders can quickly reverse stances when popular opinion shifts, undermining prior resistance.
- Trump's rapid flip demonstrates how electoral optics and survivor reaction can reshape elite behavior.
Epstein's Late Contact With A Trump Ally
- Reporting revealed Epstein wrote to Steve Bannon just a week before his 2019 arrest.
- The exchange illustrates Epstein's connections to prominent political allies prior to detention.