Bulwark Takes BREAKING: New Emails Suggest Epstein Had Major Leverage Over Trump
Nov 12, 2025
This discussion dives into explosive new emails linking Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein, raising serious concerns. Notably, one email reveals a victim spent hours with Trump at Epstein's house. They explore Michael Wolff's credibility and his interactions with Epstein that could influence Trump's narrative. The hosts debate the implications of a 2019 email suggesting Trump was aware of Epstein's actions. They also tackle the political fallout and institutional attempts to shield Trump, questioning why some Republicans continue to support him amidst these revelations.
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Early Emails Tie Trump To Epstein's Circle
- Epstein emails indicate Trump was referenced as a potential witness or suspect as early as 2011.
- The messages claim a victim spent hours at Epstein's house with Trump, suggesting prior awareness of Trump's proximity to victims.
2019 Message Undermines Trump's Denials
- A 2019 Epstein-to-Wolff email claims Trump 'knew about the girls' and told Ghislaine to stop.
- The exchange undermines Trump's public distancing narrative that he was unaware or had 'kicked out' Epstein.
Michael Wolff's Unusual Insider Role
- Michael Wolff served as an intermediary with unusual access to both Epstein and Trump-related media moments.
- His role complicates narratives since he's neither fully reliable nor purely neutral.
