The Tara Palmeri Show

Why has the Justice Department released only half the Epstein files while missing a congressional deadline and leaving survivor identities partially exposed? On this hard-hitting episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara joins Katy Tur on MSNBC to break down the controversial partial release of Jeffrey Epstein documents. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche defends the missed deadline for the congressionally mandated dump, admitting only 3 million of 6 million collected pages were made public. The discussion covers troubling incomplete redactions that fail to protect victim privacy, including partially visible driver's licenses and other identifying details, the mysterious temporary removal and reappearance of spreadsheets listing unsubstantiated allegations against prominent figures including President Trump, and widespread skepticism that only Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell were involved despite evidence of accomplices, multiple settlements with accused men, and connections across political administrations. Guests including Jonah Sarah from the Free Press and survivor Stacey Williams share reactions to the DOJ's handling, the apparent two-tiered justice system favoring the powerful, and urgent calls for full transparency. What do these unreleased Epstein files likely contain that the Justice Department continues to withhold? For more of her reporting, subscribe to her weekly newsletter, "The Red Letter." https://tarapalmeri.substack.com/ https://www.tarapalmeri.com/subscribe Latest from the Red Letter: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/trump-is-angry-over-minneapolis-and https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/is-michael-cohen-angling-for-a-trump https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-arsonist-conducting-the-pretti To support her mission of independent journalism, consider donating to her GoFundMe account: https://gofund.me/0c46f9a5\ Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless reporters covering power and politics. She has 15 years of experience covering national politics and foreign affairs. She was formerly a White House Correspondent for ABC News where she covered the first Trump administration. She was the chief National Correspondent for POLITICO during the Biden administration. She has been a political analyst for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She started her career as a columnist for the Washington Examiner and then went on to report for the New York Post. She was a foreign correspondent for POLITICO Europe, where she covered international affairs, including Brexit. She hosted the Ringer's political podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win" and wrote a column for Puck. Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein, "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Tara currently hosts the Tara Palmeri Show. Listen to the 'Tara Palmeri Show': Apple https://apple.co/4lWeFuo iHeartRadio https://iheart.com/podcast/273622585/ Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/cdfe747e-54a2-47ae-9ec5-15957642e533/the-tara-palmeri-show Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3kgamV3lbZIGIHW2H0XUTR?si=1ffdbb566a964bc1 New videos from Tara are released 5PM EST on weekdays and Sunday https://www.youtube.com/@TaraPalmeri Follow Tara: https://www.instagram.com/tarapalmeri/ https://x.com/tarapalmeri https://www.tiktok.com/@tarapalmeri For inquiries, email: TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com #JeffreyEpstein #Epstein #EpsteinFiles #EpsteinList #TrumpEpstein #EpsteinCoverup #EpsteinDocuments #TaraPalmeri #TaraPalmeriShow #PoliticalScandal #EpsteinSurvivors Trump Misses ANOTHER Epstein Deadline - Half of Epstein Files Unreleased Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 00:44 Tara joins Katy Tur on MSNBC 01:24 Tara on incomplete redactions harming Epstein survivors 02:06 Jonah Sarah calls the document dump a red herring 03:20 Clues to Epstein's broader network and accomplices 05:44 Tara on the vast conspiracy across political lines 07:20 Survivor Stacey Williams reacts to the partial release 10:33 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does the arrest of Don Lemon on federal civil rights charges while covering a protest reveal about threats to journalistic freedom in America? On this urgent episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara addresses the deeply disturbing news of Don Lemon's arrest and detention after he reported on an anti-ICE demonstration at Cities Church. Joined by Katie Phang anchoring a tribute show in Don's honor, the discussion features insights from fellow independent journalists and friends examining how this case—charging interference with religious freedom and conspiracy—pushes boundaries on First Amendment protections for press coverage of protests. Tara reflects on Don's longstanding mentorship, from her early CNN days to his encouragement of her independent path, while highlighting the chilling effects on street-level journalism without corporate backing, indiscriminate tactics against reporters and demonstrators, and the broader implications for documenting resistance amid rising tensions. How can independent media and viewers push back against actions that appear designed to intimidate journalists covering protests? For more of her reporting, subscribe to her weekly newsletter, "The Red Letter." https://tarapalmeri.substack.com/ https://www.tarapalmeri.com/subscribe Latest from the Red Letter: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/trump-is-angry-over-minneapolis-and https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/is-michael-cohen-angling-for-a-trump https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-arsonist-conducting-the-pretti To support her mission of independent journalism, consider donating to her GoFundMe account: https://gofund.me/0c46f9a5 Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless reporters covering power and politics. She has 15 years of experience covering national politics and foreign affairs. She was formerly a White House Correspondent for ABC News where she covered the first Trump administration. She was the chief National Correspondent for POLITICO during the Biden administration. She has been a political analyst for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She started her career as a columnist for the Washington Examiner and then went on to report for the New York Post. She was a foreign correspondent for POLITICO Europe, where she covered international affairs, including Brexit. She hosted the Ringer's political podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win" and wrote a column for Puck. Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein, "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Tara currently hosts the Tara Palmeri Show. Follow Tara: https://www.instagram.com/tarapalmeri/ https://x.com/tarapalmeri https://www.tiktok.com/@tarapalmeri For inquiries, email: TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com #DonLemon #DonLemonArrest #DonLemonArrested #FirstAmendment #PressFreedom #Journalism #EpsteinFiles #Trump #BreakingNews #News #Politics #MAGA #TaraPalmeriShow #TaraPalmeri Don Lemon Arrested: A Dangerous Moment for Free Speech Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 02:11 Tribute to Don Lemon on his show 02:44 Tara joins the Don Lemon Show 04:29 Don Lemon's mentorship and encouragement for independent media 07:07 Indiscriminate tactics against journalists and protesters 12:26 Epstein files release timing and strategic distractions 16:21 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The brutal killing of ICU nurse Alex Preti by ICE agents has sparked nationwide outrage, with both conservatives and liberals now turning against President Trump's aggressive enforcement tactics? On this heated episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, the fallout from Alex Preti's death in Minneapolis intensifies as a resurfaced video fails to justify the shooting and Kristi Noem is sidelined. Guests Shannon Joy, an independent conservative radio host, and Raymond D Kemp Sr, a retired U.S. Navy Fleet Master Chief and former Biden appointee, join from across the political spectrum to deliver a rare point of agreement: the Trump administration's deployment of ICE under Operation Metro Surge represents an abuse of power, normalizing police-state tactics, eroding civil liberties, and prioritizing spectacle over effective deportation. The discussion covers low deportation numbers under Trump, potential political coordination, Second Amendment distractions, surveillance pushes like digital IDs, and whether a government shutdown over DHS funding could force ICE restraint. Which part of this cross-aisle backlash against ICE operations surprises you most, or what should Trump's next move be to address the growing criticism? For more of her reporting, subscribe to her weekly newsletter, "The Red Letter." https://tarapalmeri.substack.com/ https://www.tarapalmeri.com/subscribe Latest from the Red Letter: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/trump-is-angry-over-minneapolis-and https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/is-michael-cohen-angling-for-a-trump https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-arsonist-conducting-the-pretti To support her mission of independent journalism, consider donating to her GoFundMe account: https://gofund.me/0c46f9a5 Follow Shannon: https://x.com/ShannonJoyRadio https://www.instagram.com/shannonjoyradio/ Follow Raymond: https://x.com/RaymondDKemp https://www.instagram.com/raymonddkemp/ Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless reporters covering power and politics. She has 15 years of experience covering national politics and foreign affairs. She was formerly a White House Correspondent for ABC News where she covered the first Trump administration. She was the chief National Correspondent for POLITICO during the Biden administration. She has been a political analyst for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She started her career as a columnist for the Washington Examiner and then went on to report for the New York Post. She was a foreign correspondent for POLITICO Europe, where she covered international affairs, including Brexit. She hosted the Ringer's political podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win" and wrote a column for Puck. Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein, "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Tara currently hosts the Tara Palmeri Show. Follow Tara: https://www.instagram.com/tarapalmeri/ https://x.com/tarapalmeri https://www.tiktok.com/@tarapalmeri For inquiries, email: TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com #Immigration #ICE #Trump #AbolishICE #ImmigrationPolicy #TrumpAdministration #USPolitics #BorderSecurity #MAGA #DonaldTrump #Politics #IllegalImmigration #Deportation #TaraPalmeriShow #TaraPalmeri ICE Backlash: Why Both Sides Are Turning on Trump Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 03:08 Raymond Kemp and Shannon Joy join the Tara Palmeri Show 03:35 Operation Metro Surge and the killings in Minneapolis 04:35 Shannon Joy on chaos, theater, and police state tactics 07:04 Raymond Kemp on states' rights and Trump's deployment 09:13 Why ambiguity persists around the Preti killing 13:51 Propaganda, deepfakes, and belief in events 17:59 Second Amendment focus from Trump's allies 22:35 Why Renee Good vs Alex Preti reactions differ 26:05 Calls to abolish or review ICE nationwide 29:46 Core principles for ICE and potential solutions 34:45 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The explosive revelations keep coming in the Jeffrey Epstein saga—what really motivated Michael Cohen to change his story on Trump and Epstein, and who is he trying to reach for a pardon? On this intense collaborative episode of the Tara Palmeri Show with Lev Parnas via his Substack LevRemembers, Tara dives deep into fresh developments from the Epstein files, including a document showing Cohen's lawyers pitching him as a source with valuable information on Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein during his incarceration. The discussion uncovers Cohen's shifting accounts—from denying any knowledge of Epstein to admitting details about a mysterious Jane Doe case he claims Trump directed him to handle—while questioning inconsistencies, his alleged backchannel efforts to secure a pardon through figures like George Santos (with live text exchanges shown), and claims of pressure from prosecutors like Alvin Bragg and Letitia James during the hush money trial. Lev Parnas shares insights from his sources, highlights the focus on justice for Epstein survivors, and pushes for full transparency in the files, emphasizing accountability for those with potential knowledge. What hidden details about Michael Cohen's Epstein connections might still surface, and how could they impact ongoing legal battles involving Trump? For more of her reporting, subscribe to her weekly newsletter, "The Red Letter." https://tarapalmeri.substack.com/ https://www.tarapalmeri.com/subscribe Latest from the Red Letter: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-arsonist-conducting-the-pretti https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/trumps-chinese-finger-trap-on-immigration https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/pete-hegseth-isnt-just-waging-a-culture To support her mission of independent journalism, consider donating to her GoFundMe account: https://gofund.me/0c46f9a5 Lev Parnas' substack: https://substack.com/@levparnas Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless reporters covering power and politics. She has 15 years of experience covering national politics and foreign affairs. She was formerly a White House Correspondent for ABC News where she covered the first Trump administration. She was the chief National Correspondent for POLITICO during the Biden administration. She has been a political analyst for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She started her career as a columnist for the Washington Examiner and then went on to report for the New York Post. She was a foreign correspondent for POLITICO Europe, where she covered international affairs, including Brexit. She hosted the Ringer's political podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win" and wrote a column for Puck. Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein, "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Tara currently hosts the Tara Palmeri Show. Follow Tara: https://www.instagram.com/tarapalmeri/ https://x.com/tarapalmeri https://www.tiktok.com/@tarapalmeri For inquiries, email: TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com #JeffreyEpstein #Epstein #EpsteinFiles #EpsteinList #MichaelCohen #Trump #DonaldTrump #EpsteinClientList #EpsteinSurvivors #PoliticalScandal #TaraPalmeriShow #TaraPalmeri Inside Michael Cohen’s Pardon Play — and How It Could Help Trump on Appeal Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 02:28 Lev Parnas joins the Tara Palmeri Show 00:31 Epstein Files: Cohen's Offer on Trump Info 04:07 Cohen Named in Epstein Document 06:50 Cohen's Shifting Denials on Epstein Knowledge 09:20 Private Investigators Targeting Accusers 13:54 Cohen's Pardon Outreach to Trump 16:16 Live Texts: George Santos on Pardon Advice 19:37 Santos Backtracks and Denials 23:25 Cohen's Credibility and Midas Touch Fallout 26:19 Why Cohen Avoids Full Epstein Disclosure 29:19 Call for Full Files Release and Depositions 31:55 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How deep does the chaos run inside the Trump White House after the fatal shooting of Alex Peretti? On this explosive episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Axios's Marc Caputo joins to unpack the mounting turmoil gripping the administration following the killing of 37-year-old Alex Peretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis. Sources reveal President Trump's fury over the handling of the incident, his growing anger toward Kristi Noem—who has been sidelined amid calls for her impeachment—and the reshuffling that saw Border Patrol's Greg Bovino removed and Tom Homan deployed to cool tensions. Caputo breaks down the White House's earlier polling panic, the shift from escalation to a search for "peace with honor" or rhetorical retreat, and the internal rivalries fueling the drama, including Noem's performative style clashing with Homan's approach. The conversation traces how viral videos and undeniable facts forced even Trump to confront lies that went too far this time, while advisers fear a "domino theory" loss in Minneapolis could cascade to other cities. What moves will Trump make next to regain control of the immigration narrative and who pays the price in this latest shake-up? For more of her reporting, subscribe to her weekly newsletter, "The Red Letter." https://tarapalmeri.substack.com/ https://www.tarapalmeri.com/subscribe Latest from the Red Letter: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-arsonist-conducting-the-pretti https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/trumps-chinese-finger-trap-on-immigration https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/pete-hegseth-isnt-just-waging-a-culture To support her mission of independent journalism, consider donating to her GoFundMe account: https://gofund.me/0c46f9a5 Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless reporters covering power and politics. She has 15 years of experience covering national politics and foreign affairs. She was formerly a White House Correspondent for ABC News where she covered the first Trump administration. She was the chief National Correspondent for POLITICO during the Biden administration. She has been a political analyst for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She started her career as a columnist for the Washington Examiner and then went on to report for the New York Post. She was a foreign correspondent for POLITICO Europe, where she covered international affairs, including Brexit. She hosted the Ringer's political podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win" and wrote a column for Puck. Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein, "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Tara currently hosts the Tara Palmeri Show. Follow Tara: https://www.instagram.com/tarapalmeri/ https://x.com/tarapalmeri https://www.tiktok.com/@tarapalmeri For inquiries, email: TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com #MAGA #Immigration #ICE #KristiNoem #BorderCrisis #Minneapolis #TrumpAdministration #Deportation #Politics #News #BreakingNews #TaraPalmeriShow #TaraPalmeri #AlexPretti Trump’s PANIC After Alex Pretti Shooting: ICE Turmoil in Minneapolis, Noem Under Fire Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 00:34 White House Panic Over Diving Polls 02:30 Lies Too Much Even for Trump: Noem's Gun Claim 05:17 Noem Sidelined as Tom Homan Steps In 07:22 Domino Theory Fears: Minneapolis to Chicago and LA 09:14 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The killing of Alex Pretti raises a chilling question: when everyone can see the video evidence, why does the official narrative insist otherwise? On this explosive episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, former FBI intelligence section chief John Sullivan breaks down the fatal shooting of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti during an ICE-related incident in Minneapolis. With clear video showing Pretti holding a cell phone—not brandishing a weapon—Sullivan explains the critical early hours of any officer-involved shooting: securing evidence, gathering witness footage from every angle, and preventing leadership from contaminating the facts before an investigation begins. Yet DHS quickly declared Pretti brandished a gun, despite evidence to the contrary, prompting even the NRA to push back against White House pressure on concealed carry rights. Sullivan calls the DHS-led probe a classic conflict of interest—like having the arsonist investigate the fire—and questions whether transparency can ever emerge when the agency overseeing ICE runs the show alone, sidelining local law enforcement and keeping the officer's identity hidden. What details in the Alex Pretti shooting demand immediate scrutiny from independent investigators? For more of her reporting, subscribe to her weekly newsletter, "The Red Letter." https://tarapalmeri.substack.com/ https://www.tarapalmeri.com/subscribe Latest from the Red Letter: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/trumps-chinese-finger-trap-on-immigration https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/pete-hegseth-isnt-just-waging-a-culture https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-epstein-story-isnt-just-americanits To support her mission of independent journalism, consider donating to her GoFundMe account: https://gofund.me/0c46f9a5 Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless reporters covering power and politics. She has 15 years of experience covering national politics and foreign affairs. She was formerly a White House Correspondent for ABC News where she covered the first Trump administration. She was the chief National Correspondent for POLITICO during the Biden administration. She has been a political analyst for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She started her career as a columnist for the Washington Examiner and then went on to report for the New York Post. She was a foreign correspondent for POLITICO Europe, where she covered international affairs, including Brexit. She hosted the Ringer's political podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win" and wrote a column for Puck. Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein, "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Tara currently hosts the Tara Palmeri Show. Follow Tara: https://www.instagram.com/tarapalmeri/ https://x.com/tarapalmeri https://www.tiktok.com/@tarapalmeri For inquiries, email: TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com #KashPatel #FBI #ICE #PoliceBrutality #Trump #Politics #TaraPalmeriShow #PoliticalScandal #GovernmentCorruption #LawEnforcement Alex Pretti Shooting: The “Arsonist” Is Running the Investigation (Ex-FBI John Sullivan) Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 02:31 John Sullivan joins the Tara Palmeri Show 02:56 John Sullivan on the Alex Pretti shooting 04:11 Securing evidence and witness footage early 05:38 DHS rushing conclusions on Pretti brandishing 07:22 Arsonist investigating the fire analogy 08:30 Blocking local law enforcement from probe 10:07 Kristi Noem's role and potential resignation 12:04 Dropped investigations under current leadership 13:27 20% of FBI agents shifted to immigration 15:28 Risks of commingling ICE and FBI teams 21:19 First Amendment protections in threat assessments 24:18 Optics obsession in FBI leadership 27:53 Can the public still trust the FBI 30:15 Kash Patel's approach to Five Eyes allies 34:53 John Sullivan on running for Congress 38:01 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when President Trump confuses Greenland with Iceland four times during his Davos speech, ICE escalates warrantless home entries, and the Epstein files stay mostly locked away? On this sharp episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara dissects President Trump's rambling Davos speech at the World Economic Forum, where he repeatedly mixed up Greenland and Iceland, pushed exaggerated claims, and drew criticism from figures like Gavin Newsom and even former Trump lawyer Ty Cobb labeling it as unchecked narcissism. Tara shares her appearance on CNN's Abby Phillip roundtable alongside co-panelists Batya Ungar-Sargon and Ana Navarro, where she called out the verbal missteps as mental sludge unfit for a refined global audience while comparing it to coherence issues in leaders over 80 and noting the exhaustion from late-night travel. What do these Davos gaffes, aggressive ICE tactics, and stalled Epstein document releases reveal about accountability at the highest levels? For more of her reporting, subscribe to her weekly newsletter, "The Red Letter." https://tarapalmeri.substack.com/ https://www.tarapalmeri.com/subscribe Latest from the Red Letter: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/trumps-chinese-finger-trap-on-immigration https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/pete-hegseth-isnt-just-waging-a-culture https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-epstein-story-isnt-just-americanits To support her mission of independent journalism, consider donating to her GoFundMe account: https://gofund.me/0c46f9a5 Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless reporters covering power and politics. She has 15 years of experience covering national politics and foreign affairs. She was formerly a White House Correspondent for ABC News where she covered the first Trump administration. She was the chief National Correspondent for POLITICO during the Biden administration. She has been a political analyst for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She started her career as a columnist for the Washington Examiner and then went on to report for the New York Post. She was a foreign correspondent for POLITICO Europe, where she covered international affairs, including Brexit. She hosted the Ringer's political podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win" and wrote a column for Puck. Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein, "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Tara currently hosts the Tara Palmeri Show. Follow Tara: https://www.instagram.com/tarapalmeri/ https://x.com/tarapalmeri https://www.tiktok.com/@tarapalmeri For inquiries, email: TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com #Trump #EpsteinFiles #JeffreyEpstein #ICE #TrumpDavos #Davos2026 #WEF #Immigration #MAGA #Politics #BreakingNews #TaraPalmeriShow #TaraPalmeri Trump’s Davos Meltdown + ICE Escalates — and the Epstein Files Are Going Nowhere Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 00:24 Trump's Davos Speech Ramble Begins 02:36 Exhaustion and Leader Age Comparisons 03:47 ICE Raids Turn Minnesota Into Tinderbox 05:19 Epstein Files Update: Overwhelmed Prosecutors 06:15 Ghislaine Maxwell Testimony and Clemency Push 09:35 Tara joins NewsNight with Abby Phillip on CNN 11:07 Gavin Newsom Calls Out Trump's "Mental Sludge" 13:05 Comparing Trump and Biden Gaffes on World Stage 15:06 Ty Cobb: Trump "Demented and Narcissism Run Amok" 18:44 ICE Memo Allows Warrantless Home Entries 21:07 Constitutional Concerns Over ICE Tactics 25:11 Deaths in ICE Custody and Performative Cruelty 28:06 Racial Profiling Accusations in Raids 30:26 70% of Detainees Have Criminal Records? 33:16 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House is scrambling as Trump's aggressive ICE raids turn into a PR nightmare — what happens when the visuals of mass deportations alienate the very voters who put him back in power? On this eye-opening episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, former colleague and Axios reporter Marc Caputo joins to break down the internal wake-up call rocking the administration. Private GOP polling shows slipping support among independents, moderates, infrequent voters, and even key segments of white normies — well before the tragic shooting of Rene Nicole Good in Minneapolis during an ICE encounter intensified the backlash. From Joe Rogan calling the operations "Gestapo"-like to Trump's private frustrations over how the raids "look like a war zone" on social media, the conversation digs into the bind: Trump wants mass deportations but hates the messy, confrontational production playing out daily. Caputo details the talk of "recalibrating" the approach. The discussion also touches on frustrations with media coverage, local resistance in places like Minnesota, and why seeing the "sausage being made" is eroding Trump's once-strong border approval. What do these polling drops and White House second thoughts mean for the midterms and Trump's immigration agenda moving forward? For more of her reporting, subscribe to her weekly newsletter, "The Red Letter." https://tarapalmeri.substack.com/ https://www.tarapalmeri.com/subscribe Latest from the Red Letter: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/pete-hegseth-isnt-just-waging-a-culture https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-epstein-story-isnt-just-americanits https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/live-with-tara-palmeri-to-talk-epstein To support her mission of independent journalism, consider donating to her GoFundMe account: https://gofund.me/0c46f9a5 Follow Marc: https://www.instagram.com/marcacaputo https://x.com/MarcACaputo Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless reporters covering power and politics. She has 15 years of experience covering national politics and foreign affairs. She was formerly a White House Correspondent for ABC News where she covered the first Trump administration. She was the chief National Correspondent for POLITICO during the Biden administration. She has been a political analyst for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She started her career as a columnist for the Washington Examiner and then went on to report for the New York Post. She was a foreign correspondent for POLITICO Europe, where she covered international affairs, including Brexit. She hosted the Ringer's political podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win" and wrote a column for Puck. Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein, "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Tara currently hosts the Tara Palmeri Show. Follow Tara: https://www.instagram.com/tarapalmeri/ https://x.com/tarapalmeri https://www.tiktok.com/@tarapalmeri For inquiries, email: TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com #Trump #Immigration #Deportation #ICERaids #MassDeportation #Politics #News #TrumpAdministration #BorderSecurity #MAGA #TaraPalmeriShow #TaraPalmeri Trump’s ICE Raids Backfire — Polls Crash, White House Scrambles Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 01:46 Marc Caputo joins the Tara Palmeri Show 03:21 Recalibrating immigration approach 05:31 Polling damage among independents and normies 07:30 Trump private concerns over raid optics 10:12 Economy push vs immigration distractions 12:24 Kristi Noem ambitions and performative raids 15:33 Masked agents and operational issues 18:05 Media coverage frustrations and local resistance 21:17 No major staff shakeups expected 24:39 Broader foreign policy tangents 27:18 Voter turnout risks for midterms 30:03 Escalation cycle and closing thoughts 32:55 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when the largest bureaucracy in America gets remade around a fragile idea of masculinity? On this revealing episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, journalist Jasper Craven, author of God Forgives, Brothers Don't: The Long March of Military Education and the Making of American Manhood, breaks down how toxic masculinity has seeped into the Pentagon under Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The conversation traces the evolution of military culture from aspirational ideals to a warped emphasis on brawn over brains, the rollback of programs elevating women, the quiet dismantling of sexual assault response efforts, and Hegseth's personal history—from a straight-edge Princeton student to a figure fixated on aggression, body counts, and sidelining women in combat. Craven details how one woman's Silver Star in Iraq still haunts Hegseth, how institutional misogyny enables impunity, and what unchecked impulses could mean for warfare, accountability, and even domestic politics in the months ahead. What signs will show that Pentagon culture is sliding further into this outdated warrior mentality over the next year? For more of her reporting, subscribe to her weekly newsletter, "The Red Letter." https://tarapalmeri.substack.com/ https://www.tarapalmeri.com/subscribe Latest from the Red Letter: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-epstein-story-isnt-just-americanits https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/live-with-tara-palmeri-to-talk-epstein https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-vanity-fair-link-fixed To support her mission of independent journalism, consider donating to her GoFundMe account: https://gofund.me/0c46f9a5 Jasper’s book can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/God-Forgives-Brothers-Dont-Education/dp/1668087197 Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless reporters covering power and politics. She has 15 years of experience covering national politics and foreign affairs. She was formerly a White House Correspondent for ABC News where she covered the first Trump administration. She was the chief National Correspondent for POLITICO during the Biden administration. She has been a political analyst for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She started her career as a columnist for the Washington Examiner and then went on to report for the New York Post. She was a foreign correspondent for POLITICO Europe, where she covered international affairs, including Brexit. She hosted the Ringer's political podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win" and wrote a column for Puck. Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein, "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Tara currently hosts the Tara Palmeri Show. Listen to the 'Tara Palmeri Show': Apple https://apple.co/4lWeFuo iHeartRadio https://iheart.com/podcast/273622585/ Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/cdfe747e-54a2-47ae-9ec5-15957642e533/the-tara-palmeri-show Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3kgamV3lbZIGIHW2H0XUTR?si=1ffdbb566a964bc1 Follow Tara: https://www.instagram.com/tarapalmeri/ https://x.com/tarapalmeri https://www.tiktok.com/@tarapalmeri For inquiries, email: TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com #PeteHegseth #Pentagon #USMilitary #Military #Defense #ToxicMasculinity #TrumpAdministration #Warriors #Veterans #NationalSecurity #TaraPalmeriShow #TaraPalmeri Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon: Misogyny Goes Mainstream Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 00:51 Jasper Craven joins the Tara Palmeri Show 01:40 Origins of the book and military's toxic masculinity 03:14 How Cold War lies warped warrior ideals 05:32 Pete Hegseth's discomfort with modern warfare 09:46 Hegseth's personal evolution and daddy issues 13:16 From straight-edge Princeton to frat-boy aggression 17:16 Leanne Hester's Silver Star vs Hegseth's jealousy 20:42 Rollback of women in combat and sexual assault programs 25:16 Daddy issues in power and risks to the Pentagon 30:18 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when hundreds of young Republican staffers trade Sunday brunch for a three-hour evangelical service inside a Washington dive bar just blocks from the White House? Read the full story in Vanity Fair here: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/maga-dive-bar-washington-dc On this eye-opening episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara shares her firsthand experience stepping into the bar-turned-church, the cultural shock it evoked from her own Catholic upbringing, and the deeper implications of blending spiritual belonging with Washington networking. Steve Schmidt reflects on his encounters with evangelical culture, the dangers of fusing faith and politics, the risks of Christian nationalism, and why separation of church and state remains one of America's most vital safeguards. From personal family stories to sharp analysis of today's political-religious landscape, the discussion uncovers why this phenomenon resonates so strongly with a generation seeking meaning amid isolation. What does the rise of places like King's Church reveal about power, faith, and the next generation of political leaders in Washington? For more of her reporting, subscribe to her weekly newsletter, "The Red Letter." https://tarapalmeri.substack.com/ https://www.tarapalmeri.com/subscribe Latest from the Red Letter: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-epstein-story-isnt-just-americanits https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/live-with-tara-palmeri-to-talk-epstein https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-vanity-fair-link-fixed To support her mission of independent journalism, consider donating to her GoFundMe account: https://gofund.me/0c46f9a5 The Warning with Steve Schmidt: https://www.youtube.com/@UC2I50t9-7Ol7AjwryRv-Fiw Steve Schmidt's substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/ Follow Steve Schmidt: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless reporters covering power and politics. She has 15 years of experience covering national politics and foreign affairs. She was formerly a White House Correspondent for ABC News where she covered the first Trump administration. She was the chief National Correspondent for POLITICO during the Biden administration. She has been a political analyst for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She started her career as a columnist for the Washington Examiner and then went on to report for the New York Post. She was a foreign correspondent for POLITICO Europe, where she covered international affairs, including Brexit. She hosted the Ringer's political podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win" and wrote a column for Puck. Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein, "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Tara currently hosts the Tara Palmeri Show. Follow Tara: https://www.instagram.com/tarapalmeri/ https://x.com/tarapalmeri https://www.tiktok.com/@tarapalmeri For inquiries, email: TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com #MAGA #ChristianNationalism #Evangelical #Trump #Politics #Religion #WashingtonDC #VanityFair #KingsChurch #KingsChurchDC #FaithAndPolitics #TaraPalmeriShow #TaraPalmeri Inside the MAGA Church in a Bar Near the White House Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 00:29 King's Church: Sunday Service in a DC Dive Bar 01:14 Steve Schmidt joins the Tara Palmeri Show 02:09 Evangelical Culture and Personal Upbringing 05:13 Inside the Vanity Fair Piece on King's Church 06:58 Networking and Power at King's Church 10:05 Concerns About Faith and Politics Fusion 15:23 Dangers of Christian Nationalism 20:07 Young Staffers Seeking Meaning in DC 28:39 Gen Z Conservatives and Church Appeal 32:20 Current Political Scandals and Revulsion 40:14 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices