The Bulwark Podcast Neera Tanden: Aiding and Abetting Trump
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Jul 23, 2025 
Neera Tanden, President and CEO of the Center for American Progress and former Domestic Policy Council Director, joins to discuss pressing political issues. She addresses the fallout from the Epstein scandal and Republican leadership's handling of it. The conversation turns to the Democrats' strategies for the midterms, including the need for thorough investigations akin to Benghazi-style hearings. They also explore new immigration policies and the crucial fight against gerrymandering in Texas to protect democratic processes.
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House Shutdown Signals Cover-Up
- Republicans are shutting down the House to avoid voting on releasing Epstein files.
- This suggests they fear disclosures, possibly involving Donald Trump, and are covering up the scandal.
Conflict of Interest in DOJ Role
- Trump's personal criminal lawyer serves as Deputy Attorney General overseeing Maxwell's case.
- This unusual arrangement raises suspicions of conflict of interest and potential protection of Trump.
Push for Epstein File Transparency
- Democrats should keep pressing for transparency by pushing for a dispute petition to release Epstein files.
- If they retake the House, they should hold Benghazi-style hearings to expose the cover-up.