The Hatchet What the mainstream media won't tell you about Jeffrey Epstein
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Dec 3, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Jeet Heer, a Canadian journalist and commentator known for his insightful analysis, unpacks the complex legacy of Jeffrey Epstein. Heer argues that Epstein should be viewed as a 'warlord,' outlining how he operated with impunity through international security deals. He dives into leaked emails revealing Epstein's ties to elites and political networks, including Steve Bannon and Israeli intelligence. The conversation sheds light on the systemic issues within mainstream media coverage and hints at future revelations about Epstein's connections.
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Epstein's Enigma: Wealth And Access
- Jeffrey Epstein's lasting mystery is how he gained wealth and global access despite a modest background.
- Jeet Heer frames this as central to understanding why he evaded accountability for so long.
Epstein As A Private Warlord
- Jeet Heer argues Epstein functioned less as an intelligence asset and more as a private warlord connecting state actors and buyers of surveillance.
- This view rests on hacked Ehud Barak emails showing Epstein monetizing global instability for security sales.
Surveillance Sales Through Diplomatic Channels
- Epstein and Ehud Barak sold Israeli surveillance technology to authoritarian regimes, using diplomacy to facilitate deals.
- Heer suggests this blurred lines between private actors and state foreign-policy aims.
