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Balaji· 2025-07-12 11:43
At the same time, the end of the Soviet Union also saw the wildest conspiracy theories uncritically adopted by the population.That’s what a breakdown of trust in the state looks like. People believe nothing, and then they’ll also believe anything.https://t.co/3num0vr5n8 https://t.co/ppUOlK2G3q ...
Heated: Epstein flap sets off MAGA earthquake in Trump's DOJ
MSNBC· 2025-07-12 04:10
Political & Governmental Turmoil - Dissatisfaction within the MAGA base stems from issues like foreign wars, immigration, and the Jeffrey Epstein case [1] - Deputy FBI Director Dan Banino is reportedly considering leaving his position due to a dispute with Attorney General Pam Bondi over the release of additional Epstein files [2] - The White House is allegedly backing Bondi's decision regarding the Epstein files, leading to internal conflict [3] - There are accusations of "performative government" rather than fact-based governance [12] - Concerns are raised about the qualifications and temperament of individuals within the administration, comparing them to a "four-year-old" [14][17] - Reports suggest the FBI is conducting lie detector tests to ensure agents' loyalty to the president [15] Jeffrey Epstein Case & Conspiracy Theories - The MAGA base is particularly interested in the Jeffrey Epstein files, fueling conspiracy theories [4][10] - Some believe the released Epstein documents were already public, leading to disappointment and accusations of a cover-up [6] - Individuals within the government, who previously stoked conspiracy theories, are now facing scrutiny [7] - The handling of the Epstein files is seen as fueling conspiracy theories on both the left and the right [16]
Trump's Epstein turmoil triggers MAGA meltdown
MSNBC· 2025-07-12 03:05
FBI & Justice Department Dynamics - The report discusses the absence of Deputy FBI Director Dan Vanino and speculates about his future with the agency [1] - The report suggests internal conflict within the Trump administration, specifically between Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Cash Patel, and Deputy Director Dan Bonino, regarding the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case [1] - The New York Times reported that Bondi accused Bonino of leaking information to the news media, blaming her for the backlash after the announcement that the Epstein case would be closed [1] - The report mentions a heated meeting between Bondi, Wilds, Patel, and Bonino, indicating a significant level of discord within the administration [1] Epstein Case & Conspiracy Theories - The report highlights the MAGA base's expectation of the release of Jeffrey Epstein files and their disappointment when the files were not released [1] - The report mentions Attorney General Pam Bondi's initial hype around the Epstein files and the subsequent release of a memo stating that Epstein had killed himself and the client list did not exist [1] - The report indicates that Trump supporters reacted negatively to the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein case, accusing them of a cover-up [1] - The report suggests that some individuals within the Trump administration may have been involved in covering up information related to the Epstein case [1]
Breaking: Bongino and Bondi spar over Epstein files
MSNBC· 2025-07-12 01:40
FBI内部动态与人事变动 - Dan Bonino 对 FBI 的现状感到不满,可能考虑辞职,原因包括 Epstein 事件以及 Pam Bondi 对其工作的阻挠 [1] - MAGA 世界开始分裂,未来领导者尚不明确,Steve Bannon 和 Steven Miller 仍在其中发挥作用 [2][3] Epstein 案件信息披露 - Jeffrey Epstein 案件仍有大量信息被隐瞒,司法部声称是为了保护受害者 [6][7] - Pam Bondi 提交的文件基本上包含了公众已知的信息,引发了人们对是否还有更多未公开信息的质疑 [7] 阴谋论与政治影响 - 特朗普政府曾承诺公开所有信息,但未能兑现,引发了关于恋童癖集团背后政治精英的指责 [4][9] - 各方互相指责,试图撇清责任,因为未能揭露所谓的恋童癖集团,以及未能将相关人员送往关塔那摩湾接受军事审判 [9]
MAGA world in disarray over handling of Epstein case
MSNBC· 2025-07-12 01:01
NBC News confirming with two sources tonight. The deputy director of the FBI, the number two at the bureau, Dian Bonino, didn't report for work today and he may be on the verge of quitting altogether after openly clashing in the White House with Attorney General Pom Pam Bondi over her handling of the case. Now, before he got his job, Bangino was making a living doing stuff like this. I got a big question about the Epstein files. Who's on the Epstein tapes, folks? Who's on those tapes? Who's in those black b ...
The Beat With Ari Melber - July 11 | Audio Only
MSNBC· 2025-07-12 00:49
I want to welcome everyone to the beat. I'm Ari Melbour and out of Washington, we are following what can truly be described as unusual breaking news. This is truly unusual breaking news. You know the breaking news animation. You know, sometimes the news is big, significant, serious. This one is unusual. A major escalation in what is increasingly a kind of political, quiet, peaceful civil war, but a civil war of political proportions for MAGA over these Epstein files. And it's roing the Trump administration ...
GOP's conspiracy theorist problem worsens as flood disasters trigger misinformation frenzy
MSNBC· 2025-07-11 10:04
We are not even a week out from the deadly flooding in Texas that killed at least 123 pe uh 20 people with 173 still missing. And as first responders shift their efforts from rescue to recovery, which could be months, the country is now dealing with another problem. Conspiracy theories.As Wired magazine reports, within hours of the tragedy happening, conspiracy theorists, right-wing influencers, and lawmakers were pushing wild claims on social media that the floods were somehow geoengineered. In Oklahoma, f ...
'Craven cowardice of the Republican party' on display: GOP strategist
MSNBC· 2025-07-11 01:15
Now folks, okay, the warning signs were there well before Tillis rubber stamped Trump's pick for defense secretary. The New Yorker reported Hexth stepped down from two veterans groups after quote financial mismanagement. Then sources told NBC News Hex's drinking worried his co-workers at Fox.Now all this information was brought to Tillis' attention during the confirmation process. As for Hexet, he dismissed the accusations as quote anonymous smears. Joining us now, former Republican communications director ...
The Beat With Ari Melber - July 10 | Audio Only
MSNBC· 2025-07-11 00:26
Welcome to the beat. We're tracking this breaking news. President Trump losing on immigration again today. This is even after the Supreme Court recently intervened, trying to help him fend off lower courts that pause his orders when they are deemed through the process likely illegal. But that's back where the administration finds itself again tonight because the news is a rebuke from a federal judge hammering Trump with another national block of what has been this flailing effort to try to rewrite citizensh ...