The Rest Is Politics: US 154. Epstein Files: Is Trump Really Cleared?
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Feb 3, 2026 A deep dive into the newly released Epstein documents and what they reveal about powerful figures. Debate over whether Trump is implicated or effectively insulated. Discussion of damaged survivors and failures to protect identities. Analysis of a surprising Democratic win in Texas and what it means for national politics. Scrutiny of Tulsi Gabbard’s controversial actions and possible motives.
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Massive Dump Without A Clear Trump Smoking Gun
- The DOJ released a massive tranche of Epstein-related documents but no clear smoking-gun implicating Donald Trump emerged.
- Anthony Scaramucci argues Trump will be effectively insulated despite heavy mentions in the files.
Parsing The Files Is Ongoing Work
- Parsing millions of documents is slow and journalists continue discovering new items in real time.
- Katty Kay cautions that understanding culpability requires careful, ongoing investigative work.
Watch For Boycotts As Political Leverage
- Monitor boycotts and consumer resistance as a form of political pressure on elites and corporations.
- Scaramucci suggests these grassroots actions can inflict real economic consequences.
