All In with Chris Hayes New reporting reveals Trump’s ‘dirty tricks’ plan to keep Epstein files buried
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Nov 20, 2025 Senator Adam Schiff, a former federal prosecutor and U.S. Senator from California, discusses legal tactics involving Donald Trump’s DOJ and the implications of a recent courtroom revelation about the Comey case. He highlights the risks of vindictive prosecutions and doubts Senate Republicans will push for transparency. Meanwhile, Zoram Amdani, New York City's mayor-elect, shares his plans for meeting Trump, focusing on cost-of-living issues and defending sanctuary policies against federal enforcement. Amdani emphasizes public safety and his priorities for the city's transition.
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Investigation Claim As A Built-In Escape Hatch
- AG Pam Bondi reversed earlier claims and opened an investigation, citing "new information."
- That active-investigation claim can legally justify redactions and withholding under the new law.
Politicized DOJ Enables Strategic Withholding
- Trump and DOJ appear to plan using partisan investigations to keep damaging files hidden.
- This strategy relies on a politicized DOJ and leverages legal exceptions to block disclosure.
Monitor Redaction Rationales Closely
- Expect Bondi to decide which categories to redact or withhold under the law's exceptions.
- Watch for claims of "ongoing investigations" as the main legal rationale for redactions.