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Feb 6, 2026 
Tim Miller, writer-at-large at The Bulwark and podcast host, joins to parse the week's biggest political shakeups. He reacts to the DOJ Epstein file release and flawed redactions. He breaks down Trump's talk of 'nationalizing' elections and the risks of federal intervention in voting. He also discusses the Minnesota ICE pullout, immigration policy tradeoffs, and rising tensions with Iran.
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Elite Networking Revealed As Morally Bankrupt
- The Epstein file dump exposed a disturbing lack of moral boundaries among elites who continued socializing with Jeffrey Epstein.
- Tim Miller says the release feels rushed and unlikely to yield justice without prosecuting co-conspirators beyond Epstein, Ghislaine, and Andrew.
DOJ Release Feels Rushed And Politicized
- The DOJ's partial release and poor redactions signal a rushed, unserious process rather than a real search for co-conspirators.
- Miller argues the administration prioritized limiting false smear concerns over rigorous investigative context and victim-focused handling.
Nationalize Elections Talk Is More Than Rhetoric
- Trump's talk of 'nationalizing' elections reflects a real intention to federalize control in selected jurisdictions.
- Miller finds the repeated mention of '15' suspicious and suggests briefed talking points likely informed Trump's remarks.