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Trump is a Lying Coward Who Won’t Release the Epstein Files (w/ Andrew Weissmann) | Bulwark Podcast

2025-11-26 News & Politics
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Analyzing Political Retribution Failures and Epstein File Dynamics

Gain expert analysis on why the Trump administration's attempts at political retribution fail and assess the implications of the forthcoming Epstein file release.

Short Summary

  • Trump's delay in releasing the 300 gigabytes of Epstein documents suggests he fears what the data might reveal about him, despite having unilateral power to release them now.
  • Court dismissals in the Comey and Tish James cases highlight the administration's incompetence in appointing unqualified officials and adhering to proper DOJ procedure.
  • The investigation into six House Democrats regarding alleged unlawful military orders demonstrates a worrying pattern of institutional intimidation against those stating established law.
  • Hearings regarding the SECOT prison flights will pressure the DOJ and White House over blatant due process violations concerning rapid migrant transfers.

This discussion provides a deep dive into the intersection of political weaponization, legal maneuvering, and systemic incompetence within governmental actions surrounding high-profile investigations. Readers gain insight into the viability of defamation claims against political figures and the structural flaws exposed in federal appointment processes.

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Trump needs to quit the games and his defamatory accusations about who's in the Epstein files, and just release the 300 gigabytes of data from the Epstein case—even if he has an army of elves trying to redact or whitewash any references or images of Trump himself. Meanwhile, the dismissal of charges against Comey and Tish James show how bad Team Trump is at political retribution. Plus, the commander-in-chief doesn't want members of the military hearing the truth, spies are listening in to Steve Witkoff, and is Weissmann going to sue Trump for defamation? Andrew Weissmann joins Tim Miller. Show Notes: - Andrew's Substack: https://weissmann.substack.com/ - Andrew and Mary McCord's podcast, "Main Justice": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/main-justice/id1679657705 Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, and save more than 50% at SELECTQUOTE.com/BULWARK Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join

Top Comments (10)

@jeffawags 2025-11-26

Andrew Wiseman RULES! Love the scarf!

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@pennyclark8690 2025-11-26

Thank you Tim for not playing Trumps voice. I mute his voice and often leave a podcast or newscast if the focus is to listen over and over again to the madness. it's not good for anyone's health.

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@thakisback 2025-11-26

Respect for Andrew Weisman.

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@indigomahira 2025-11-26

I LOVE Andrew, and "vacation-mode Andrew" is even better. You bring out the best in your interviewees, Tim. Happy Thanksgiving to you both.

189 3 replies
@ag4444 2025-11-26

I really appreciate that you don't play Trump's voice on the podcast. Thanks

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@arbusco 2025-11-26

If you sue him, Andrew, then there would be discovery and he would have to turn over the Epstein fileS

113 1 replies
@mellemellbc 2025-11-26

I could listen to Andrew all day long.

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@josieford6227 2025-11-26

When I read the header with Andrew Weissmann's name, I knew I had to watch this episode. 🎉

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@steadfastanddomino 2025-11-26

Spot on with your argument, Tim! F him: sue him.

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