The Glenn Beck Program Best of the Program | Guests: Salena Zito & Augustus Doricko | 7/9/25
Epstein as Intelligence Operative
- Glenn Beck suggests Jeffrey Epstein was likely an intelligence operative involved in a CIA operation.
- Trump may withhold Epstein files to protect national security interests, not to hide personal wrongdoing.
The Secret Reasons Behind Trump's Epstein Silence Explained
President Trump shocked observers by shutting down questions about Jeffrey Epstein's client list during a press event. Glenn Beck suggests Trump knows more than he's saying and is likely withholding information due to the complex intelligence implications involved.
Beck theorizes Epstein was a CIA operative, and revealing the truth could expose sensitive operations implicating prominent figures like Prince Andrew in honeytrap espionage.
The fallout could damage crucial allies, so Trump appears to be making a strategic choice to protect national interests rather than fully disclosing the Epstein files.
This handling contrasts with Trump's prior promises to release everything and demonstrates a nuanced, calculated approach behind the scenes rather than incompetence or cover-up.
Near Assassination & Shooter's Story
- Salena Zito recounts the near assassination attempt on Trump and highlights Thomas Crooks' isolation and mental health decline.
- Crooks sought to prove sharpshooting skill after being rejected from a rifle team, with no clear political motive.