IHIP News: Trump in Hiding After Bombshell – He's on the Epstein List, Dems Force Evidence to Be Released
Release Date: July 24, 2025
Hosts: Jennifer Welch & Angie “Pumps” Sullivan
Introduction
In this explosive episode of IHIP News, hosts Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan delve deep into the latest revelations linking former President Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein. Set against the backdrop of a red state, the progressive podcasters unpack the political and legal turmoil surrounding Trump's alleged presence in the infamous Epstein files. Their approach is both comedic and incisive, aiming to shed light on the complexities of the ongoing scandal.
Trump and the Epstein Connection
From the outset, Jennifer Welch doesn't mince words regarding Trump's integrity and administration:
Jennifer Welch ([00:00]): "The most corrupt president in the history of the United States also has the most corrupt administration, which is absolutely no surprise."
The discussion centers around a recent Wall Street Journal report revealing that Trump was informed by Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi and Todd Blanche in May about his name appearing in the Epstein files. Welch critiques Bondi's rationale for withholding further Epstein documents, highlighting the irony given Bondi's previous dealings with Epstein:
Jennifer Welch ([00:00]): "Attorney General Pam Bondi told the president at the meeting that the department also decided not to release more Epstein documents because of the presence of child pornography and the need to protect victims. Which Pam Bondi saying she wants to protect victims after the sweetheart deal that Jeffrey Epstein got while she was the Attorney General of Florida is laughable."
Welch also references a Daily Beast report where a lawyer representing over 200 Epstein victims confirms the existence of a book given to Epstein for his 50th birthday, emphasizing the growing body of evidence against Trump.
Epstein's Deposition
A pivotal moment in the episode is the inclusion of excerpts from Jeffrey Epstein's sworn deposition, where he addresses his relationship with Trump:
Jennifer Welch ([03:40]): "Jeffrey Epstein pleads the Fifth in a sworn deposition about Donald Trump and him with young girls. That's the ball game."
Epstein's refusal to answer questions about socializing with Trump in the presence of underage females adds fuel to Welch's argument about the potential implicating evidence against the former president.
Ghislaine Maxwell and Congressional Subpoenas
The hosts shift focus to the forthcoming deposition of Ghislaine Maxwell, highlighting a significant move by Democrats to unearth more details from the Epstein case:
Jennifer Welch ([07:43]): "Robert Garcia is getting down to the nut kitten. He's saying, I want to see the files. And the subpoena is for unredacted records, no redactions."
Welch praises Robert Garcia, the ranking member on the House Oversight Committee, for securing a forced subpoena for the Epstein files, portraying it as a major victory for Oversight Democrats:
Jennifer Welch ([07:43]): "This is an enormous win for Oversight Democrats. This is what's important to me because Ghislaine Maxwell, there's no way to verify what she's saying."
She expresses skepticism about Maxwell's willingness to testify truthfully, suggesting her loyalty to Trump may influence her testimony:
Jennifer Welch ([07:43]): "I don't think Ghislaine Maxwell is going to throw Trump under the bus, even though she could. I think she would lie to protect him because he's the only person that can pardon her and get her out of a 20-year jail sentence."
Analysis and Commentary
Introducing external perspectives, Welch features insights from commentator Rick Wilson:
Rick Wilson ([09:08]): "This is a guy who acts guilty, sounds guilty, looks guilty, smells guilty, and all these distractions he's trying to throw out there."
Wilson emphasizes the significance of the Epstein investigation over other political controversies, suggesting that the focus should remain on uncovering the truth about Epstein's activities and Trump's involvement.
Welch builds on this analysis, painting a grim picture of Trump's legal and moral standing:
Jennifer Welch ([09:54]): "He is a convicted felon. He is a convicted fraudster. He can't run a business because he's bankrupted at six times. He has an adjudicated sexual assault on his record."
She argues that Trump's fear of the Epstein files indicates the gravity of the information contained within them:
Jennifer Welch ([09:54]): "The fact that he is so scared of what's in the Epstein file, I believe, I can't even imagine how bad it is because if it wasn't terrible, he would not be reacting the way that he is."
Conclusion
Jennifer Welch wraps up the episode by expressing cautious optimism about the unfolding investigation:
Jennifer Welch ([09:54]): "Hopefully we will actually get to see that information. We will get to see the investigation. Hopefully, Ghislaine Maxwell will testify truthfully. But I doubt it."
She underscores the critical role of congressional actions in unveiling the truth and holding accountable those implicated in the Epstein scandal. The hosts leave listeners anticipating further developments as the legal battle intensifies.
Note: This summary captures the key discussions and viewpoints presented by Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan in the specified episode of IHIP News. The content reflects the hosts' perspectives and interpretations of the events surrounding Donald Trump and the Epstein case.