The MeidasTouch Podcast Rep. Krishnamoorthi Responds to Trump’s Botched Cover Up
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Feb 18, 2026 
Raja Krishnamoorthi, U.S. Representative from Illinois running for Senate, discusses the Epstein file revelations and odd redaction patterns. He weighs congressional oversight, potential privilege claims tied to Trump references, and reforms for ICE/CBP like body cameras and warrants. The conversation spotlights media reactions and how attempts to suppress information can backfire.
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Media Downplay As Damage Control
- Fox News hosts downplayed and joked about Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking to protect allies and distract from damaging revelations.
- Ben Meiselas argues this defensive coverage signals coordinated media damage control rather than neutral reporting.
Abrupt Pivot To A MAGA Hat Story
- Fox shifted from Epstein to a story about a MAGA hat at a gym to distract viewers.
- Ben Meiselas mocked that pivot as evidence they're avoiding the Epstein files' implications.
Reviewing Unredacted Epstein Files
- Raja Krishnamoorthi recounts reviewing unredacted Epstein files and finding many names worth investigating.
- He says hundreds of victims still seek justice after two decades of suppression and redactions.