‘Hell of a 180’: Top senator says Trump’s Epstein flip shows he’s ‘scrambling’ to escape fallout

Epstein Files & Trump's Involvement - The report suggests Trump's use of the word "hoax" regarding the Epstein files is a tell, indicating potential truth [1][2] - The report highlights the shift from promising a "big reveal" of the Epstein list to claiming there's nothing to see, raising concerns [3] Emil Boie's Confirmation Hearing & Allegations - Senator Booker is seeking information from Emil Boie, raising concerns about his knowledge of the Epstein files during his time as acting attorney general [4][5] - Boie is accused of prosecutorial abuse and involvement in multiple scandals within a short period, including dangling a criminal prosecution, faking a criminal investigation related to climate funding, and telling courts to "f off" [6][7] - 900 former Justice Department attorneys and 80 former judges have signed letters opposing Boie's nomination [13] Republican Hypocrisy & Whistleblower Concerns - The report points out the hypocrisy of Republican senators who demand the release of the Epstein files but are unwilling to hear from a whistleblower regarding Boie [9][10] - A whistleblower, Ruez Ravini, came forward with corroborating evidence, but some Republicans are uninterested in learning more, potentially discouraging future whistleblowers [16][17][18] Senate Judiciary Committee & Executive Privilege - The Senate Judiciary Committee is accused of pre-emptively honoring assertions of executive privilege and attorney-client privilege for Boie, allowing him to avoid answering questions [11][12] - Republicans in the Senate Judiciary Committee are criticized for inviting Boie to refuse to answer questions [13]