All In with Chris Hayes Republicans are interviewing the wrong president in Epstein probe, says Hayes
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Feb 28, 2026 
Ben Rhodes, former deputy national security advisor and commentator on AI and national security. Lisa Rubin, senior legal reporter who has covered the Epstein files and document releases. James Waukeshaw, U.S. Representative on the Oversight Committee involved in depositions. They discuss Epstein file redactions and missing documents. They debate whether the right president was questioned. They explain Pentagon pressure on AI firm Anthropic and the need for AI limits.
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Republicans Focused On The Wrong President
- Republicans deposed Bill Clinton about his Epstein ties while refusing to pursue Donald Trump, despite Trump's documented longtime acquaintance with Jeffrey Epstein.
- Chris Hayes highlights Trump's 2002 quote and a crude birthday card suggesting Trump was a relevant subject for oversight.
Missing 302s Undermine Claims Of Exoneration
- Missing Epstein files include FBI 302s alleging sexual abuse involving Epstein and an accused encounter with Donald Trump, undermining claims Trump is fully exonerated.
- Hayes notes one 302 is publicly readable and describes it as unbearably disturbing.
Howard Lutnick's Public Denial Then Admission
- Howard Lutnick gave an emphatic on-air denial of close ties to Epstein then later admitted to lunch on Epstein's island with family after the guilty plea.
- The Epstein files show a photo of Lutnick on the island and DOJ first claimed it was redacted for nudity.