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What Donald Trump and “Everyone” Knew About Jeffrey Epstein

February 16, 2026·35 min·3 clips

Trump called the police chief in 2006, thanking him for investigating Epstein and saying 'everybody knew' about his crimes.

David Remnick interviews Miami Herald reporter Julie K. Brown about the latest revelations in the Jeffrey Epstein case, focusing on newly released documents. They discuss Donald Trump's alleged knowledge of Epstein's crimes, the global scale of Epstein's sex trafficking network, and the failures of government accountability. Brown also shares insights on Epstein's death and the impact on victims.

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