The Rest Is Politics: US 157. When Will Trump Stop Protecting The “Epstein Class”?
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Feb 11, 2026 They dig into fresh revelations from the Epstein files and the fight over heavily redacted documents. They question Howard Lutnick's public claims versus new records and probe the political fallout. A separate segment examines an Irish man detained by ICE, harsh detention conditions, racial profiling and broader immigration system failures.
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Hypocrisy Hurts Credibility
- Howard Lutnick publicly condemned Jeffrey Epstein but later visited his island, undermining his stated moral stance.
- Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci highlight this contradiction as central to his credibility collapse.
Lies Create Lasting Political Risk
- Anthony Scaramucci says lying under oath or public mendacity creates long-term political vulnerability.
- He warns such damage invites constant scrutiny and potential subpoenas from opponents.
Demand Full Transparency
- Ro Khanna and others should push for full unredaction to reveal implicated names and facts.
- Katty Kay urges aggressive pursuit of transparency to hold powerful people accountable.