The MeidasTouch Podcast DOJ Makes Shock Admission on Trump’s Dark Past!!!
7 snips
Feb 26, 2026 A deep dive into the DOJ admitting it withheld Epstein-related files and why key witness records are missing. Discussion of memo directives that changed review rules and how privilege claims and duplicates were used to segregate documents. Examination of ties between rapid response accounts and the White House social team. Questions raised about delays, redactions, and possible concealment of records.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
DOJ's Stated Withholding Reasons Don't Fit Missing 302s
- The DOJ claims missing Epstein-file documents were withheld only as duplicates, privileged, or part of ongoing federal investigations.
- Ben Meiselas points out FBI 302 witness interviews tied to a Trump accuser are absent, so the 'duplicate' excuse is implausible given originals are missing.
Internal Blanche Memo Guided Post Deadline Redactions
- A January 4, 2026 memo from Deputy AG Todd Blanche set detailed protocols for redactions and responsiveness reviews after the Epstein Transparency Act deadline.
- The memo instructs marking and segregating 302s and emphasizes protecting victim information, suggesting internal procedures guiding withholdings post-deadline.
Memo Adds Privilege Grounds Absent From The Law
- The Epstein Transparency Act lists five narrow categories allowing redaction, and privilege is not among them.
- Despite that, Blanche's memo adds privileges (deliberative process, attorney-client, work product) as review categories, effectively inventing non-statutory grounds to withhold materials.