The Epstein Cover-Up
Todd Blanche organized and executed the Epstein cover-up, which particularly pleased Donald Trump.
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Bill Kristol on the Epstein Cover-Up and Political Strategy
Bill Kristol joins Tim Miller to discuss the political fallout of the Epstein cover-up, the confirmation of Todd Blanche, and other key political developments.
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Political Strategy for Democrats
Democrats are urged to hold Republican senators accountable for confirming Blanche by highlighting his role in the Epstein cover-up, including moving Ghislaine Maxwell to a cushier prison and withholding documents.
23Other Political Developments
The discussion also covers Bill Pulte's role in Trump's midterm interference plot, Scott Pelley's insights on Bari Weiss, and Trump's impact on Iran.
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What specific actions did Todd Blanche take regarding the Epstein case?
He organized and executed the Epstein cover-up, moved Ghislaine Maxwell to a cushier prison, and withheld millions of documents.
13How does Bill Kristol suggest Democrats use the Epstein cover-up politically?
By ruthlessly hanging Blanche's dirty work on every Republican senator willing to confirm him as Attorney General.
2What other political topics were discussed in the episode?
Bill Pulte's role in Trump's midterm interference, Scott Pelley's comments on Bari Weiss, and Trump's impact on Iran.
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This guide is based on the episode 'Bill Kristol: Make It the Summer of Epstein' from The Bulwark Podcast, published on 2026-06-08.
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Todd Blanche did one singular thing that particularly pleased Donald Trump: He organized and executed the Epstein cover-up.
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Democrats must ruthlessly hang Blanche's dirty work on every Republican senator who's willing to confirm him as AG.
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That includes his moving Ghislaine Maxwell to a cushier prison, the millions of documents he's not releasing, and his complete disregard for the survivors.
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Plus, Bill Pulte is the linchpin in Trump's plot to interfere with the midterms, Pratt lost fair and square in LA, Scott Pelley made clear how hard Bari Weiss is working to serve POTUS, and Trump managed to make Iran even stronger over the weekend.
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Bill Kristol joins Tim Miller.
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