THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump Ramblings on Epstein Take Revealing Turn as MAGA Fury Boils Over
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Feb 20, 2026 Nicole Hemmer, historian and author who studies the American right and right-wing media, breaks down the Epstein file fallout. She discusses international prosecutions versus U.S. inaction. She examines Trump’s exoneration claims, MAGA anger over redactions and elite ties, and why accountability remains elusive.
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Epstein Files Reveal Widespread Elite Implication
- The released Epstein files reveal a broad network of elites across finance, politics, and royalty implicated in crimes.
- Americans noticed global accountability abroad but saw a lack of similar prosecutions in the United States.
Exoneration Claim Lacks Evidence
- Donald Trump repeatedly claims he was “totally exonerated,” but the record and redactions prevent any true exoneration.
- Trump uses the claim to control the narrative while many questions about his relationship with Epstein remain open.
Trump's DOJ Posture Suggests Protection
- Trump shows little interest in pressing DOJ to prosecute Epstein associates, even when they are his allies.
- His control over DOJ and pardons suggest he may prefer protecting allies over seeking accountability.
