Letters from an American July 22, 2025
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Jul 23, 2025 Delve into the drama surrounding Ghislaine Maxwell's case and its ties to Jeffrey Epstein, alongside the surprising release of FBI files on Martin Luther King Jr. Explore the historical COINTELPRO operations aiming to suppress dissent and the fresh revelations about Hillary Clinton's email saga. The conversation heats up with the latest political figure’s wild claims of election rigging, sparking public outcry and a bold billboard demanding transparency. Tune in for a whirlwind of scandal, history, and political intrigue!
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Contrasting Epstein and King Files
- The Epstein files are sought after because they may reveal government cover-ups protecting powerful men from legal accountability. - Conversely, the FBI's files on Martin Luther King Jr. likely reveal government harassment to discredit him as a perceived social danger.
FBI Targeted Martin Luther King
- The FBI's COINTELPRO illegally surveilled and aimed to discredit Martin Luther King Jr. as a societal threat. - Director J. Edgar Hoover actively targeted King, even urging him to take his own life.
Clinton Email Investigation Outcome
- The FBI's 2016 investigation into Hillary Clinton's email server found carelessness but no criminal intent. - Despite political attacks urging to "lock her up," Clinton was never charged.