The Enemies List — “The DOJ Covers Up the Epstein Files: The Criminal Conspiracy in Real Time”
Host: Rick Wilson
Date: November 17, 2025
Episode Overview
In this episode, Rick Wilson delves into the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) alleged cover-up of materials related to Jeffrey Epstein and his network, with an emphasis on links to Donald Trump and top officials. Wilson lays out his case for why he believes current DOJ leadership is engaging in a vast, politically motivated conspiracy to protect powerful figures implicated in the Epstein files, and calls for whistleblowers within the institution to come forward.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Naming the Enemies: DOJ and High-Level Officials
[02:13]
- Rick asserts that the “enemies of democracy" this week are senior DOJ figures and other officials: Pam Bondi, Todd Blanche, Cash Patel, and Dan Bongino.
- He claims "a criminal conspiracy" is underway to keep the Epstein files hidden, summarizing a tranche of emails released by the Democratic Oversight Committee.
Notable quote
“Pam Bondi and Todd Blanche and Cash Patel and Dan Bongino are summoning members of Congress to the White House Situation Room to yell at them and browbeat them... to take their names off of the discharge petition that will reveal the Epstein files.”
— Rick Wilson [02:53]
2. The Tallahassee Meetings: Secret Deals for Maxwell
[04:00]
- Focuses on alleged “secret meetings” between DOJ official Todd Blanche and Ghislaine Maxwell at a federal facility in Tallahassee, due to his ties with her lawyer.
- Suggests Maxwell’s subsequent transfer to a minimum-security prison in Texas with favorable conditions was part of a deal for her cooperation or silence.
Notable quote
“How cushy is this prison? ... Ghislaine Maxwell has been given a puppy.”
— Rick Wilson [05:05]
3. Muellered Case and Motive: Protecting Trump
[06:10]
- Wilson stresses that much key evidence was under the purview of DOJ because of previous cases; he notes a pivotal prosecution was abruptly shut down.
- Asserts that the DOJ and Trump allies are terrified by what could emerge—specifically, Trump’s name appearing "hundreds and possibly thousands of times" in Epstein-related emails.
Notable quote
“Trump wasn't some incidental sort of character in Jeffrey Epstein's life. They were central characters in one another's lives.”
— Rick Wilson [06:45]
4. Trump’s Personal Conduct
[06:58]
- Wilson points to past allegations, court filings, and public statements about Trump’s predatory behavior, using these to argue that Trump would naturally be entangled in Epstein’s world.
- Specifically targets Trump’s history as recounted by ex-wife Ivana Trump and E. Jean Carroll, and his own statements about beauty pageants.
Notable quote
“Donald Trump has never been a perfect gentleman in his life... women cover their drinks when he walks in the room.”
— Rick Wilson [06:20]
5. Response and Denial by Trump Allies
[07:23; 10:35]
- Wilson features audio from Trump spokespeople, painting their dismissals as coordinated disinformation.
- Names influencers and right-wing media personalities who, according to Wilson, mislead the public about the reality and seriousness of the findings.
Notable quote
“They care about trying to score political points against President Trump.”
— Trump spokesperson audio [07:49]
6. DOJ’s Stonewalling and Call to Whistleblowers
[11:22]
- Asserting the “illusion is cracking,” Wilson insists DOJ’s cover-up is the “single largest cover up in American government history.”
- Calls on non-political DOJ staff to leak files to Congress or at least tell the truth, arguing there’s a moral and ethical obligation.
Notable quote
“You have a moral and ethical obligation to leak the fuck out of this stuff to Congress.”
— Rick Wilson [12:45]
7. Systemic DOJ Corruption Under Trump
[14:22]
- Alleges perjury by Pam Bondi, Todd Blanche, and Kash Patel in Congress.
- Contrasts this with previous DOJ leadership, stating even his past critiques of Eric Holder come nowhere close to current DOJ corruption.
- Frames DOJ under Trump as fundamentally broken, prioritizing protection of Trump and allies over rule of law.
Notable quote
“Nothing Eric Holder ever did comprises even 1/1,000th of a scintilla of what is happening every day in this Department of Justice.”
— Rick Wilson [15:12]
8. Endgame: A Brewing Constitutional Crisis
[16:10]
- Predicts further congressional action to force release of the files, with DOJ likely to defy legal orders.
- Calls the current scenario an “ongoing travesty and a shame at the highest levels,” warning it will become a deeper scandal for Trump and DOJ alike.
Notable quote
“This criminal conspiracy to protect Donald Trump and to protect other powerful men who are in the Epstein materials... is an ongoing travesty and a shame at the highest levels.”
— Rick Wilson [16:30]
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “They want you to think that none of this ever happened.” [Rick Wilson, 07:05]
- “If you're below that political tier in the DOJ right now, you have a moral and ethical obligation to leak the fuck out of this stuff to Congress.” [Rick Wilson, 12:45]
- “Do not be a part of this cover up.” [Rick Wilson, 13:22]
- “This is going to turn ugly.” [Rick Wilson, 16:56]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 02:13 — Naming the week’s “enemies" (DOJ, Bondi, Blanche, Patel, Bongino)
- 04:00 — Todd Blanche’s secret meetings with Maxwell
- 06:10 — Case closures & extensive Trump ties
- 07:23-07:49 — Trump spokesperson audio counter-narrative
- 11:22 — DOJ’s stonewalling and tightening cover-up
- 12:45-14:22 — Wilson’s moral plea to DOJ whistleblowers
- 16:10-16:56 — Predictions of greater scandal and legal conflict
Tone and Style
Maintains Rick Wilson’s signature direct, acerbic, and often profane style.
Wilson’s narrative is urgent and highly critical of the Trump-era DOJ, repeatedly framing the matter in terms of democratic duty and the gravity of institutional corruption.
Summary for New Listeners:
This episode is a blistering, detailed indictment of DOJ actions regarding the Epstein case, mixing specific (albeit unverified) insider claims, a rundown of implicated Trump officials, and a rousing call for internal whistleblowers. If you want a summary of current allegations and the political stakes as framed by a prominent #NeverTrump voice, this is the one to hear.