They found a way to hide the files anyway as Trump flips out
The David Pakman Show - November 20, 2025
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Donald Trump’s team is already signaling they may delay or doctor the Epstein files. Attorney General Pam Bondi gave evasive answers about “following the law” and “maximum transparency,” refusing to commit to releasing everything in 30 days. She claims “new information” has surfaced even though nothing has reached the Justice Department. Critics warned this would be the exact playbook Trump’s DOJ would use to avoid full compliance.
Trump is rapidly losing control of his party over the Epstein files. MAGA lawmakers ignored his pleas not to vote for full release, with figures like Lauren Boebert defying him without consequence. Once he realized he would lose, he flipped to supporting the release, showing weakness. Despite Trump’s best efforts, constant leaks, survivor accounts, and press conferences could make burying the story impossible.
A new PBS/NPR/Marist poll delivered Trump the number he dreaded. Democrats now lead the 2026 midterms by 14 points, with independents breaking for them by 33. Trump’s approval has sunk to 39 percent, and Americans increasingly see Republicans as closed-minded. Democrats are winning gubernatorial and local races, and history shows the president’s party collapses after losing the House in a wave.
HUD Secretary Scott Turner dodged a simple question about undocumented immigrants and mortgages, substituting propaganda about “12 million illegals” and Biden-era neglect. His claims collapse under basic facts: homelessness rose under Trump, housing assistance was cut, and Trump’s rhetoric about “compassion” contradicted the administration’s policy.
Trump’s pattern of melting down at female reporters resurfaced in a montage showing him insulting women who ask ordinary questions. Female journalists trigger his insecurities, and he lashes out to feel powerful.
Marjorie Taylor Greene hit Trump where it hurts, accusing him of destroying the MAGA movement over the Epstein files. Her revolt is unprecedented and exposes a fragile party. Trump faces a choice: escalate, ignore, or pretend alignment, none of which solves the credibility problem.
Trump ranted incoherently at a recent event, attacking Fed Chair Powell, lying about jobs, praising the Saudi Crown Prince, and claiming “woke is virtually illegal.” He even bragged about a 25 percent cheaper Walmart Thanksgiving meal that wasn’t actually cheaper.
Finally, Karoline Leavitt gave a bizarre interview doubling down on the Epstein story as a “hoax.” She defended Trump spraying the Syrian president with perfume, and bizarrely justified her husband being 32 years older than her because younger men weren’t “mature enough.”
On today’s bonus show:
Zohran Mamdani to meet with Trump at the White House, the DOJ is directed to sue states that pass AI regulations, the FHFA is considering three new mortgage options, and much more...
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Follow the law? Why should they start now?
Let me be clear: I don't care what political party you’re affiliated with… I don’t care if you’re a CEO, billionaire, trillionaire, SCOTUS, royal, spiritual guru, president, Olympian, Saudi oil giant, or the homeless.
If you committed crimes against under-age children with anyone, including, Epstein et al., or were even tangentially involved in the financial backing or cover-up of these heinous activities you are filth and deserve to be charged, convicted, and punished within the highest extreme of the law.
This is, at a minimum, an extreme abuse of the power dynamic between young people and older men. Castration is a must! Enough!
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