Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast Rick Wilson & Mallory McMorrow
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Feb 23, 2026 
Mallory McMorrow, Michigan state senator turned Senate candidate known for a viral 2022 speech and grassroots organizing. Rick Wilson, Republican strategist and Lincoln Project co-founder known for sharp political commentary. They dig into DOJ deletions tied to Epstein and alleged high‑level implications. They also debate electability, campaign finance choices, and winning strategies in purple states.
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Maxwell Fights Release Of Massive Epstein Documents
- Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyers are fighting release of 90,000 pages from Virginia Giuffre's defamation suit to keep incriminating materials hidden.
- Molly referenced Maria Farmer's reporting and the risk Maxwell wants to avoid exposure of her involvement.
DOJ Deleted Epstein Files That Could Implicate Trump
- The DOJ and administration have been selectively hiding Epstein-related documents that could implicate powerful figures.
- Roger Sollenberger found files the DOJ pulled offline, including reports alleging Donald Trump had sex with a minor and potential Maxwell blackmail evidence.
Tariffs As Autocratic Performance Not Economic Policy
- Trump's tariff actions function more like autocratic power displays than sound economic policy.
- Wilson and Molly highlighted the tariffs' volatility, inflationary effects, and their use as a tool to reward cronies and punish perceived enemies.