Summary
Overview
Anthony Scaramucci and Katty Kay analyze the recently released Jeffrey Epstein emails that reference Donald Trump, discussing the political implications, strategic missteps by the White House, and the likelihood of further document releases. They debate whether Trump can survive the scandal and what strategic moves he should make, while maintaining focus on the victims and the broader implications for transparency.
Breaking News: Epstein Email Release and Trump's Response
The hosts discuss the release of three email exchanges from Jeffrey Epstein's files by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, with Republicans releasing additional material. Trump responded on Truth Social calling it a Democratic hoax, while the House appears to have enough votes to release all Epstein materials held by the DOJ and FBI. The emails span roughly a decade and suggest Epstein believed he had compromising information about Trump, though no smoking gun has emerged in this initial tranche.
- House Oversight Committee released three Epstein email exchanges, with Republicans releasing more materials
- Trump called the release a Democratic hoax on Truth Social
- House likely has enough votes next week to release all DOJ and FBI-held Epstein materials
- Two separate packets of material exist: House Appropriations Committee files and DOJ/FBI electronic materials
" If I had been Donald Trump's media advisor, which thank God I'm not because he would never listen to me as he never listened to any of his media advisors. My reaction would have been you don't say anything, at least not anything for a while. "
Analysis of Key Emails and White House Strategy
The hosts examine specific emails, including an April 2011 message where Epstein wrote that Trump 'hasn't barked yet' despite a redacted victim spending hours at his house. White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt made a strategic move by identifying the victim as Virginia Giuffre, who had previously testified Trump behaved appropriately. However, Leavitt also changed the story about why Trump and Epstein's friendship ended, now claiming it was because Trump thought Epstein was 'a creep with the girls,' raising questions about what Trump knew.
- April 2011 email states Trump 'hasn't barked yet' though redacted victim spent hours at his house
- Caroline Leavitt strategically named Virginia Giuffre as the victim, who testified Trump didn't behave inappropriately
- January 2019 email explicitly states 'Trump knew about the girls'
- White House changed story about Trump-Epstein split, now saying it was because Trump thought Epstein was a creep
" That counter offensive move, she gets an A plus for that. It's a ruthless move. It's a cunning move. It's a disgusting move in some ways. But she does get an A plus for that because she's now shifted the heat away from Donald Trump. "
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