THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump Press Sec Seethes as Epstein Spin Falls Apart in Briefing Fiasco
Sep 10, 2025
In this engaging discussion, MSNBC's Steve Benen, author of *Ministry of Truth*, dives into the fallout from Jeffrey Epstein's 'Birthday Book,' which includes a damning signed note from Trump. As press secretary Karoline Leavitt fumbles with awkward spins, Benen critiques the absurdity and intensity of MAGA's disinformation strategies. The conversation also reveals the Republican party's troubling loyalty to Trump amidst scandal, questioning their integrity and the power of right-wing media in shaping narratives around accountability.
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Birthday Book Changes The Narrative
- The released Epstein birthday book undermines the White House's prior denials by showing a note that appears signed by Trump.
- That shift turned an unspinnable story into an undeniable reality for the administration.
Forgery Defense Strains Credibility
- White House claim the signature is a forgery forces an implausible conspiracy involving decades-old fabrication.
- Steve Benen calls that line "preposterous on its face" and highlights the lack of any plausible alternative defense.
Check Photo Deepens The Scandal
- The photo of a check referencing a "fully depreciated woman" amplifies the scandal's severity beyond the signature alone.
- Caroline Leavitt's focus on the check's signature missed the more damaging context the image provides.
