Legal AF by MeidasTouch Trump Attempt to Hide Dark Past Revealed in Shock New FBI Emails
Dec 3, 2025
Newly released FBI emails reveal a suppressed trove of Epstein files that Trump and AG Bondi halted. The discussion highlights Trump's promise to declassify documents juxtaposed with ongoing secrecy. Insights include a forgotten exhibit list that can help identify what’s been hidden. Ethical considerations arise around redacting victim identities while ensuring the accountability of implicated individuals. The potential consequences of missed deadlines for transparency are also examined, raising concerns over delays in revealing crucial information.
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Redaction Nearly Complete Before Files Were Killed
- FBI redaction work on the Epstein files was nearly three-quarters complete before leadership halted production.
- Michael Popok connects that stoppage directly to Donald Trump and Pam Bondi intervening to kill the release.
Massive Overtime Indicates Organized Redaction
- Bloomberg-obtained FBI emails show 3,000+ hours of overtime and 12-hour shifts to redact Epstein materials.
- Popok argues that scale indicates a serious, organized effort to identify and remove sensitive content before release.
Trump Promised Files But Hedged On Epstein
- Michael Popok plays Trump's campaign clip promising to declassify various files including Epstein's.
- Trump hedges about Epstein, saying he might avoid releasing phony or harmful material.