The MeidasTouch Podcast

Episode: Trump Gets Caught as 3 Million Epstein Files Remain Missing!!

Date: January 31, 2026
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas
Special Guests: Rep. Dan Goldman and various Congressional voices

Overview

This episode centers on the explosive revelation that half—3 million—of the Epstein-related files the Trump DOJ claimed to have produced are missing, withheld, or heavily redacted under dubious claims of privilege. The brothers dive deep into the legal and political ramifications, accusing the Trump administration of an "incompetent cover up," discuss the impact on survivors, and examine a pattern of alleged corruption and authoritarianism, extending to ICE, Border Patrol, and the handling of Trump’s health records.

The tone is urgent, irreverently combative, and deeply skeptical of Trump-era institutions, combining legal expertise with signature brotherly banter.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Epstein Files: Missing Documents and The "Cover Up"

• Trump DOJ released only 3M of 6M Epstein files; using privilege claims (e.g., deliberative process, attorney-client, executive privilege) to withhold documents (00:29).
• Under the Epstein Transparency Act, such privilege claims are not permitted—the DOJ must release everything except victim identifiers, which can be redacted (00:29).
• Ben notes crucial missing items: Epstein's indictment, FBI victim statements (302s), DOJ and U.S. Attorney memos, photos, video transcripts—evidence previously produced by the Epstein estate but omitted by DOJ (03:14).
• Ben’s take on legal strategy: defense teams often “build a moat” around the worst documents with partial, incriminating releases—a "document dump" tactic to distract from truly damning evidence (04:21).
• Bombshells: even within the released files, there’s grotesque conduct alleged by powerful figures like Trump, Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Steve Tisch, and Howard Lutnick (03:45).
• Notable Quote:

  “It’s my view that the Trump regime is withholding those 3 million documents, which I think are the most significant and damning documents.”
  —Ben (00:29)

2. Todd Blanche's Press Conference & DOJ Evasiveness

• Todd Blanche, Trump’s ex-criminal defense lawyer turned DOJ Deputy AG, admits only half the files are being released, citing “over-collection” (06:41).

• Gets flustered when questioned about communications with the White House, gives evasive, stuttering responses (07:08).

• No other DOJ officials or FBI present at conference; notable absences signal, to the hosts, a cover up (08:26).

• Memorable Segment:

  "[Asked about updating the White House] Well, I don't know. I don't really understand the question... They had nothing to do with this review... They absolutely knew that we were, I was doing this press conference today... But there's no oversight by the White House into the process..."
  —Todd Blanche (07:45)

3. Survivors, Congressional Response & Legal Violations

• Survivors’ attorney slams DOJ’s “incompetent cover up,” noting failures both to withhold the right things and to protect victim identity (09:48).

• The DOJ’s claim of withholding documents "to protect victims" is undermined by poor redactions, actually exposing survivors’ identities (10:16).

• Congressmembers Garcia, Ro Khanna, Subrahmanian, and Ayanna Presley issue harsh criticisms:

  • Garcia (11:17):

    "They intend to withhold approximately 50% or half of the Epstein files while claiming to fully comply with the law. This is outrageous and incredibly concerning."

  • Ro Khanna (12:09):

    "We need to see whether the 302 forms are being released. That's where the survivors mention who the other rich and powerful men are who abused or raped them."

  • Presley (14:48):

    "[Trump's DOJ] only care about protecting pedophiles like Donald Trump... Release all the files!"

• Ongoing violations: committee subpoenas unmet, redactions inadequate and inconsistent, critical documents (witness statements, indictments) missing (12:54–14:48).

4. Explosive Allegations and Noteworthy Names

• Released docs allegedly implicate Trump, Musk (including detailed party planning communications with Epstein), and others in disturbing conduct (15:00).
• Notable Quote:

  "Elon Musk would write to Epstein, what day and night will be the wildest party on your island"
  —Ben (15:07)

• Kimbal Musk (Elon's brother) warned in emails "not to harm Jeffrey Epstein’s girl." (15:15)
• Dan Goldman highlights specific, horrifying allegations in redacted tip line complaints:

  "[There are] complaints from people who have clearly called into a tip line that includes Donald Trump raping a 13 or 14 year old. Now, we don't know if that is true, but that is what is in the allegations."
  (20:57)

5. Broader Pattern: Government Secrets, ICE Cover-Ups, Authoritarian Parallels

• DOJ under Trump accused of constantly hiding inconvenient truths—about Epstein, but also Trump’s health, Border Patrol and ICE abuse, and foreign policy (17:00; 21:59).

• Unexplained redactions, ICE violence, war crimes off Venezuela, refusal to release video evidence (17:00–22:59).

• Parallels drawn between Trump’s tactics (“Russian nesting dolls”—layered deceit and distractions) and Putin’s playbook in Donbas (28:09).

• Notable Quote:

  "That is fascism... the state sponsored government terrorizing and violently attacking citizens and they're doing it without any accountability from the FBI. ... I am responding to political violence and to excessive violence and to no accountability."
  —Rep. Dan Goldman (27:04)

6. Trump’s Health and Media Double Standard

• Speculation on Trump's mental/cognitive decline contrasts with heavy media coverage of Biden's gaffes. Observations: slurred speech, confusion, bruising, gait issues—suggested as indicative of serious, hidden health issues (21:59–24:16).
• Quote:

  "I think it's very clear that he is under some health concerns and we don't know anything about it... They seem as well to be covering up some of his health conditions and health issues that he's quite obviously going through."
  —Dan Goldman (22:59)

7. Democratic Accountability Measures & Election Threats

• Rep. Goldman unveils a bill to eliminate qualified immunity for ICE/CBP in response to unsanctioned killing and violence, in hopes of restoring accountability (29:36).
• Urges aggressive action: creative legislation, leveraging control of Congress, refusing to fund Homeland Security until reforms occur.
• Warns of intertwining of DOJ/ICE abuses and efforts to interfere in 2026 election (seizure of voter rolls, attempts to purge rolls):

  "Pam Bondi offered to withdraw ICE if Tim Walls gave the federal government Minnesota's voter rolls... They raided the Fulton County Board of Elections to seize 2020 voter rolls. ... They will literally do anything they can to rig that election."
  —Dan Goldman (33:26)

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• "It’s my view that the Trump regime is withholding those 3 million documents, which I think are the most significant and damning documents.” – Ben (00:29)
• "If what we’ve seen of the Epstein files so far, heavily redacted and with 3 million pages still missing, is bad, keep in mind that the files in full are a hundred times worse. ...You're seeing the G rated version of this." – Seth Abrams (14:48)
• "They intend to withhold approximately 50% or half of the Epstein files while claiming to fully comply with the law. This is outrageous and incredibly concerning." – Rep. Garcia (11:17)
• "We need to see whether the 302 forms are being released. That's where the survivors mention who the other rich and powerful men are who abused or raped them." – Rep. Ro Khanna (12:09)
• "That is fascism... with the state sponsored government terrorizing and violently attacking citizens and they're doing it without any accountability from the FBI." – Rep. Dan Goldman (27:04)
• “They will literally do anything they can to rig that election.” – Rep. Dan Goldman (33:26)

Key Timestamps

• 00:29: Ben outlines the Epstein document cover-up, missing documents, claims of privilege, legal obligations under the Epstein Transparency Act.
• 03:14: Highlights specific types of missing evidence, including victim and survivor statements, indictment, DOJ memos.
• 06:41: Todd Blanche press conference admitting only half of files released.
• 07:45: Evasive answers about communications with the White House.
• 09:48: Survivors’ attorney condemns DOJ’s incompetence and violation of survivor privacy.
• 11:17: Rep. Garcia denounces DOJ noncompliance.
• 12:09–12:51: Reps. Khanna and Subrahmanian discuss key missing files and urge full transparency.
• 15:07–15:15: Correspondence between Elon/Kimbal Musk and Epstein detailed.
• 20:57: Dan Goldman outlines horrifying allegations found in tip line complaints.
• 21:59–24:16: Deep dive into Trump's health, questioned media standards.
• 27:04: Goldman's strong statement on “fascism” within the government.
• 33:26–35:27: Election interference, voter roll seizures, legislative effort to safeguard elections.

Conclusion

The MeidasTouch brothers and their guests present a damning, at times darkly humorous indictment of Trump’s DOJ, outlining a pattern of cover-ups from the Epstein scandal to ICE violence and election interference. The episode paints a portrait of institutionally sanctioned secrecy and impunity, with legal experts and lawmakers urging aggressive accountability, transparency, and legislative action before the November 2026 election.

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