The MeidasTouch Podcast GOP Goes into Hiding as Epstein Co-Conspirator Deposed
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Feb 19, 2026 Republicans are accused of skipping a key deposition after pressure from party leaders. Allegations focus on large payments and financial ties that may have enabled criminal activity. Conflicting memories and evasive answers raise questions about oversight and accountability. Simultaneous public distractions and media attacks complicate the political fallout.
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Republicans Boycotted Wexner Deposition
- Ben Meiselas reports that no Republican attended Les Wexner's deposition, suggesting political obstruction of Epstein oversight.
- He links the absenteeism to orders from Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson to avoid the deposition.
Money Built Epstein's Operation
- Wexner admitted giving Epstein roughly a billion dollars and allowed Epstein access to his properties and wealth.
- Meiselas emphasizes money enabled Epstein's trafficking networks and questions Wexner's claimed lack of recall.
Alleged Cover-Up Reaches High Levels
- Democrats argue Wexner's role is central and DOJ/White House have obstructed release of Epstein files.
- Oversight Democrats commit to pursue victims' allegations and follow-the-money investigations.