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'Political theater': No subpoena for Epstein's 'sweetheart deal' maker
MSNBC· 2025-08-07 18:14
Political & Legal Analysis - The list of individuals potentially related to the case appears to be politically motivated, resembling a list of political adversaries [1] - The release of the "Epstein file" is unlikely, and grand jury records are also unlikely to be fully released [4] - Any released grand jury transcripts will likely be redacted to protect the identities of uncharged third parties [6] - A strategy of delay, working things through the court, might be effective due to anticipated changes in House leadership [3] Public Perception & Strategy - The situation is perceived as political theater aimed at diverting attention from unfulfilled promises regarding the "Epstein list" [4] - A potential strategy involves redirecting the MAGA base's frustration towards the judiciary [5] - The base, having been promised specific outcomes, is likely to be dissatisfied with redacted releases or lack of information [5][6] - The administration's handling of the situation is viewed as a miscalculation, particularly concerning conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein [7]
'Political theater': No subpoena for U.S. attorney behind Epstein's 'sweetheart deal'
MSNBC· 2025-08-07 12:17
House Oversight Committee has issued subpoenas for several former government officials, including Attorneys General, FBI directors, former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to discuss matters related to Jeffrey Epstein. But as Joe detailed, the committee has not subpoenaed Alex Acasta, the former US attorney for the Southern District of Florida behind the secret nonprosecution agreement that was reached with Epstein in 2008. Aosta also served as President Trump's labor secret ...
Experts weigh in on ‘political theater’ of Trump’s war with MAGA over the Epstein files
MSNBC· 2025-07-19 16:23
We begin this hour with the continued fallout from President Donald Trump for President Donald Trump over the Jeffrey Epstein files and the calls for accountability from the Department of Justice. In a move seen as trying to win over the MAGA base, the DOJ filed a motion yesterday to unseal grand jury transcripts related to Jeffrey Epstein. There is no word yet from the federal judge whether he will agree to the request. But even so, the move would fall short of what some Magaloyalists are calling for, whic ...
‘Disgusting’: Florida lawmaker BLASTS ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
MSNBC· 2025-07-01 17:17
I want to bring in Democratic Florida State Senator Shervin Jones who represents Miami Dade County, which includes a large portion of the Everglades. As you watch this unfold, you see the president there, you see your governor there, um, and the reporting that there could be people arriving as soon as tomorrow. What are your concerns.Well, first, thank you for having me. It's disgusting. What's happening in the Everglades isn't immigration enforcement.It's absolute political theater. when we know we have he ...