The Morning Meeting Bill Clinton's Ties to Epstein Take Center Stage as He Faces Far Tougher Grilling Than Hillary's
Feb 27, 2026
They dig into Iran tensions and the odds of U.S. military action. A major focus is Bill Clinton’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein and how his testimony may play out. Trump’s moves in Texas and implications for Senate races get scrutiny. Tech and media shakeups, from Paramount’s takeover to Anthropic’s Pentagon spat, round out the conversation.
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Missing FBI Interviews Could Undermine Accuser's Credibility
- DOJ may release missing FBI interviews tied to an accuser who alleges Trump assaulted her as a minor, but the hosts expect credibility questions once files surface.
- Jacqueline Sweet's reporting flags missing interviews and prior fraud charges against the accuser.
Hillary's Press Performance Neutralizes GOP Strategy
- Hillary Clinton delivered a confident, defiant performance in her deposition and post-testimony press conference, using press events to control narrative and blunt GOP questioning.
- Mark and Kevin compare her to prior Clinton defenses (1994 press conference, grand jury testimony) as proof of her skill.
Clintons' Simple Defense Raises Bar For GOP Proof
- The Clinton team set a simple defense: they never went to Epstein's island, had dealings after his incarceration, or knew of his illegality — while admitting plane rides and CGIA ties.
- Hosts say that framing raises the evidentiary bar for Republicans.