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Episode: Trump Destroyed Epstein's Hard Drives? New Evidence Shows His Botched Epstein Cover-Up

Hosts: Jennifer Welch & Angie “Pumps” Sullivan
Date: February 10, 2026

Overview

In this fiery and unfiltered episode, Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan dive deep into explosive new evidence around the Jeffrey Epstein case, specifically focusing on Donald Trump's alleged role in destroying evidence and orchestrating a cover-up during his administration. The hosts dissect recently unsealed documents, government responses, and the bipartisan failure to investigate, all while critiquing both Republican and Democratic complicity. The conversation is rich with punchy commentary, frustration at systemic corruption, and calls for urgent political reform.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Trump’s DOJ and the Epstein Evidence Cover-Up

• Allegations of Direct Interference:
  Angie opens by stating the importance of the cover-up:

  “To cover up the Epstein files is absolutely historic. Donald Trump and his administration do not want the files released because obviously Trump is ass deep in them... He is the fucking swamp.” (00:05)

• FBI’s Role in Evidence Removal:
  Jennifer reads from new emails:

  "It basically says on the first page, you guys, it’s talking about hard drives. And then on the second page... an FBI agent was the one who pulled out the DVR...by replacing both hard drives, the system would be wiped..." (00:56)

• Hosts’ Conclusion:
  Both hosts believe Epstein was murdered to protect powerful people:

  “I believe Jeffrey Epstein did not commit suicide... And they go in and they take the videotapes. Are you fucking kidding me?” – Angie (01:24)

2. Lack of Accountability from DOJ under Trump and Biden

• Bipartisan Lack of Investigation:
  Jennifer criticizes both administrations:

  "Where was the investigation into this?... It just pisses me off that [the] Biden DOJ didn’t investigate this further." (01:47)

• Political Stagnation:
  The discussion centers on political cowardice:

  “We need to investigate this. We need to get in front of this. But oh God no. The appearances, oh God no. We don’t want to appear partisan.” (02:47) “Both administrations, both Democratic and Republican, wanted to protect [this].” (04:07)

• Theory on Espionage and Foreign Influence:
  Jennifer posits:

  “I think Jeffrey Epstein is a Mossad agent. I think he works with Russia... to help them compromise the United States President...” (04:22)

3. New Evidence and Congressional Reactions

• Explosive Testimony from Congress:
  Angie references Rep. Stansberry’s reaction:

  "United States government is engaged in an active cover up of the largest sex trafficking scandal and influence peddling scandal in the history [of] the United States. And Donald Trump is right at the center of it." – Rep. Stansberry (05:52)

• Ghislaine Maxwell’s Potential Role:
  Angie reveals:

  "Ghislaine Maxwell said, I can give information that will exonerate Donald Trump, but only with a clemency. That to me seems baked in, like her attorneys have talked doj." (06:17)

4. Systemic Corruption Across Both Parties

• Generalized Corruption Allegations:

  “They all live in this crazy ass bubble...Zuckerberg, Musk, Bannon, Lutnick, every, every single person surrounding Trump is in this thing.” – Jennifer (07:19)

• Rare Republican Dissent:
  Jennifer gives rare praise:

  “Thank God for the Democrats, but most importantly, Thomas Massie...he has said, I stand with these victims. I’m a Republican, but I am not a Trumper first. I am an American first.” (08:31)

5. FBI’s Questionable Findings

• Contradictory Official Statements:
  Angie reacts to the FBI clearing Epstein of trafficking for powerful men:

  "The FBI concluded Jeffrey Epstein wasn’t running a sex trafficking ring for powerful men. Files show. That is from the ap...are you kidding me?" (09:39)

• Impact on America’s Image and Global Justice:

  “Now, other countries...are going to have to bring out the truth because this DOJ...says, Jeffrey Epstein wasn’t running a sex trafficking ring.” (10:20)

6. The Rot in Both Political Parties and American Institutions

• Critique of Democratic Leadership:
  Jennifer is unsparing:

  “Chuckles Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries [are] fascist collaborators. When you take money from the same people that want this really messed up result and it silences you...” (17:34)

• Call for New Progressive Leadership and Accountability:

  “We need a new dim party, new progressive Democratic Party that’s not beholden to any of this stuff, that shines a light on corruption, exposes it, atones for it.” (04:41)

• Warning on the Erosion of Democracy:

  “When you obliterate the judiciary, when you obliterate the courts, the economy will soon follow...you turn into the failed state of Russia and That’s what Trump wants...” (10:45)

7. Mafia-Style Tactics and Intimidation

• Direct Threats against Congressional Staff:
  Jennifer shares:

  “Also, I’m going to say this here on camera because it’s important. One of Kash Patel’s staff threatened my staff with a criminal investigation if we didn’t straighten up and play ball.” (18:56)

• Angie observes the brazen nature:

  “They feel so entitled and so emboldened that Kash Patel staff is calling up his staff. We’re going to investigate you if you don’t do what we want you to do, which is shut the fuck up about Epstein. They’re not even trying to hide it.” (19:14)

8. The Danger of Blind Political Loyalty

• Critique of Cult-like Behavior:
  Jennifer notes:

  “You’re in a cult, you know, if you’re in a political movement and you can’t call out and critique what’s going on, it’s the healthiest form of democracy, too.” (17:34)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the cover-up:

  “He is the fucking swamp. And this cover up is disgusting.” – Angie (00:09)

• On Ghislaine Maxwell leveraging her knowledge:

  "She sent the warning shot with the birthday card to the Wall Street Journal. I will take you down unless you get me out of prison." – Jennifer (06:38)

• On law enforcement and justice:

  “This is a corrupt FBI. This is a corrupt doj. This is a President of the United States. And I just have to remind everybody he is a convicted Felon. He has 34 felony convictions. He is an adjudicated rapist.” – Jennifer (19:39)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Epstein hard drives, FBI tampering: 00:56 – 01:24
• Why both Trump and Biden’s DOJ failed: 01:47 – 04:22
• Congressional reaction and Rep. Stansberry's quote: 05:52
• Discussion on Ghislaine Maxwell and clemency: 06:17 – 07:19
• FBI clearing Epstein of trafficking for elites: 09:39 – 10:20
• Democratic Party critique, call for new messaging: 10:45 – 17:34
• Intimidation tactics from Kash Patel’s office: 18:56
• Closing remarks on political cultism: 17:34

Conclusion

Jennifer and Angie bring their signature sarcasm and righteous outrage to the latest twists in the Epstein-Trump saga, highlighting the bipartisan rot, law enforcement failures, and the urgent need for true progressive reform. Their message: until the political establishment – left and right – breaks its ties to corruption and big money, real accountability and justice for survivors remain out of reach.

For listeners seeking more than soundbites, this episode is a passionate, evidence-driven takedown of the failures surrounding the Epstein investigation, with direct calls for political change and rare praise for dissenters — delivered with biting wit and unfiltered honesty.