IHIP News Iran's Leader Threatens to Leak Epstein Evidence on Trump As War Looms
Feb 20, 2026
Conversation links Epstein file revelations to fears of a manufactured Iran conflict. They debate concerns about presidential fitness and risky decision making. Discussion covers alleged foreign influence on US policy and calls for stronger congressional war oversight. They also tackle billionaire tax avoidance, tech giants, AI job loss, and corporate political power.
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War As A Distraction Theory
- Jennifer Welch argues Trump may start a war with Iran to distract from damaging Epstein files.
- She connects possible leaked evidence to motive for escalating conflict rather than domestic accountability.
Push Representatives To Enforce War Votes
- Support bipartisan efforts that demand a war powers debate before any strikes occur.
- Press representatives to back war‑authorization votes and hold leaders like Hakeem Jeffries accountable.
Congressional War Powers Matter
- Ro Khanna and Thomas Massey emphasize Congress must authorize war and invoke war powers checks.
- The hosts stress legislative approval is required before sending U.S. troops into harm's way.