Jesse Eisinger
@jeisinger.bsky.social
ProPublica Editor & Reporter. At work on “Unfair Share: The 250-year Fight to Tax the Rich” (Avid Reader). @sarahellison's husband. “Succession” S3 consultant. Green Bay Packers.
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Jesse Eisinger
@jeisinger.bsky.social
· Jan 3
Some personal news 👇
(Which I forgot to post for over a year.)
(Which I forgot to post for over a year.)
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There's been lots of attention on 1 particular inexperienced & untrained govt lawyer
But I want to give a shout-out to Kira Kelley,
climatedefenseproject.org/profile/kira...,
who focused on ICE's horrific treatment of an immigrant prisoner -- all occurring *after* the court had ordered him released
But I want to give a shout-out to Kira Kelley,
climatedefenseproject.org/profile/kira...,
who focused on ICE's horrific treatment of an immigrant prisoner -- all occurring *after* the court had ordered him released
February 5, 2026 at 12:03 AM
There's been lots of attention on 1 particular inexperienced & untrained govt lawyer
But I want to give a shout-out to Kira Kelley,
climatedefenseproject.org/profile/kira...,
who focused on ICE's horrific treatment of an immigrant prisoner -- all occurring *after* the court had ordered him released
But I want to give a shout-out to Kira Kelley,
climatedefenseproject.org/profile/kira...,
who focused on ICE's horrific treatment of an immigrant prisoner -- all occurring *after* the court had ordered him released
That a company whose business “model” is “We buy Bitcoin so buy our stock” was taken seriously in some quarters — & still is — might be more absurd than anything we saw in the dotcom bubble.
www.barrons.com/articles/str...
www.barrons.com/articles/str...
February 5, 2026 at 12:19 PM
That a company whose business “model” is “We buy Bitcoin so buy our stock” was taken seriously in some quarters — & still is — might be more absurd than anything we saw in the dotcom bubble.
www.barrons.com/articles/str...
www.barrons.com/articles/str...
Average humans can’t be expected to research the strengths and flaws of any new product offered and make each careful choice.
That’s why we need regulation.
And on top of that, basic adherence to moral and social norms by powerful actors.
Oh well
That’s why we need regulation.
And on top of that, basic adherence to moral and social norms by powerful actors.
Oh well
Absolutely fascinating (and rather concerning): just spoke to some classic educated German middle class boomers - the ones who still read the newspaper and listen to public broadcast radio - and they had NEVER HEARD THAT AI HALLUCINATES!!
Like, they didn’t even know the concept 🤯
Like, they didn’t even know the concept 🤯
February 5, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Average humans can’t be expected to research the strengths and flaws of any new product offered and make each careful choice.
That’s why we need regulation.
And on top of that, basic adherence to moral and social norms by powerful actors.
Oh well
That’s why we need regulation.
And on top of that, basic adherence to moral and social norms by powerful actors.
Oh well
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We’re doing the silver plunge again huh
February 5, 2026 at 3:02 AM
We’re doing the silver plunge again huh
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Brad Karp to step down as Paul Weiss chair after Epstein revelations ft.trib.al/H1vYT7B
Brad Karp to step down as Paul Weiss chair after Epstein revelations
Files released by US Department of Justice detailed his relationship with the child sex offender
ft.trib.al
February 5, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Brad Karp to step down as Paul Weiss chair after Epstein revelations ft.trib.al/H1vYT7B
Today, the Washington Post laid off more than 300 people.
If you think this is abt Jeff Bezos's concern that the paper losing money, you're wrong.
So wrong that you should be disqualified from expressing opinions in public.
Billionaires *like* losses. They *need* losses.
If you think this is abt Jeff Bezos's concern that the paper losing money, you're wrong.
So wrong that you should be disqualified from expressing opinions in public.
Billionaires *like* losses. They *need* losses.
February 5, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Today, the Washington Post laid off more than 300 people.
If you think this is abt Jeff Bezos's concern that the paper losing money, you're wrong.
So wrong that you should be disqualified from expressing opinions in public.
Billionaires *like* losses. They *need* losses.
If you think this is abt Jeff Bezos's concern that the paper losing money, you're wrong.
So wrong that you should be disqualified from expressing opinions in public.
Billionaires *like* losses. They *need* losses.
This is correct. But it also misses the point.
Normal humans find this hard to fathom but billionaires *like* losses. They *need* losses.
Losses provide ownership/control/power/entertainment while offsetting income and reducing taxes.
This isn’t about the Washington Post losing money.
Normal humans find this hard to fathom but billionaires *like* losses. They *need* losses.
Losses provide ownership/control/power/entertainment while offsetting income and reducing taxes.
This isn’t about the Washington Post losing money.
The entire annual operating losses of the Washington Post amount to a single-digit percentage of the everyday noise in the signal of its owner's finances
For scale, Bloomberg lists the most recent daily market fluctuation in Jeff Bezos' net worth as -$3.71 billion
February 4, 2026 at 11:49 PM
This is correct. But it also misses the point.
Normal humans find this hard to fathom but billionaires *like* losses. They *need* losses.
Losses provide ownership/control/power/entertainment while offsetting income and reducing taxes.
This isn’t about the Washington Post losing money.
Normal humans find this hard to fathom but billionaires *like* losses. They *need* losses.
Losses provide ownership/control/power/entertainment while offsetting income and reducing taxes.
This isn’t about the Washington Post losing money.
Reposted by Jesse Eisinger
Here's who the Washington Post just laid off.
February 4, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Here's who the Washington Post just laid off.
Ofc the media is undergoing a business calamity. The WaPo lacked a good biz model.
Anyone saying that explains Jeff Bezos’s move today should be disqualified forever from expressing opinions.
This is abt billionaire power, oligarchy, Trump’s authoritarianism and the threat truth poses to those.
Anyone saying that explains Jeff Bezos’s move today should be disqualified forever from expressing opinions.
This is abt billionaire power, oligarchy, Trump’s authoritarianism and the threat truth poses to those.
February 4, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Ofc the media is undergoing a business calamity. The WaPo lacked a good biz model.
Anyone saying that explains Jeff Bezos’s move today should be disqualified forever from expressing opinions.
This is abt billionaire power, oligarchy, Trump’s authoritarianism and the threat truth poses to those.
Anyone saying that explains Jeff Bezos’s move today should be disqualified forever from expressing opinions.
This is abt billionaire power, oligarchy, Trump’s authoritarianism and the threat truth poses to those.
Reposted by Jesse Eisinger
With the closing of the Kennedy Center and the cuts at the Post, the Washington, DC metro area has lost its biggest arts institution and of its largest local journalism outlet.
February 4, 2026 at 3:01 PM
With the closing of the Kennedy Center and the cuts at the Post, the Washington, DC metro area has lost its biggest arts institution and of its largest local journalism outlet.
Reposted by Jesse Eisinger
A staggering statement from former Washington Post editor Marty Baron: "This ranks among the darkest days in the history of one of the world's greatest news organizations."
February 4, 2026 at 2:34 PM
A staggering statement from former Washington Post editor Marty Baron: "This ranks among the darkest days in the history of one of the world's greatest news organizations."
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Spitballing/bargaining stage of grief: A “Washington Banner” outlet, spun off the successful Baltimore Banner and taking advantage of its backend, built out of laid off Washington Post Metro and Sports staffers and funded via a mixed nonprofit and subscription model…
February 4, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Spitballing/bargaining stage of grief: A “Washington Banner” outlet, spun off the successful Baltimore Banner and taking advantage of its backend, built out of laid off Washington Post Metro and Sports staffers and funded via a mixed nonprofit and subscription model…
Reposted by Jesse Eisinger
Philidelphia DA Larry Krasner warns ICE: If an agent commits crimes in Philly, I will charge you. You will be arrested. You will stand trial, and you will be convicted in state or federal court and you will do your time. Donald Trump can't pardon you for a state court conviction.
February 4, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Philidelphia DA Larry Krasner warns ICE: If an agent commits crimes in Philly, I will charge you. You will be arrested. You will stand trial, and you will be convicted in state or federal court and you will do your time. Donald Trump can't pardon you for a state court conviction.
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WHO IS THE ADMINISTRATOR OF DHS?????
"The email also revealed a rather bizarre chain of command, with Bovino saying he reported to Noem’s aide, Corey Lewandowski..."
www.thedailybeast.com/leaked-email...
www.thedailybeast.com/leaked-email...
Leaked Email Reveals Border Patrol Goon’s Jaw-Dropping Complaint About Tactics
Gregory Bovino urged leadership to allow him to do immigration enforcement his way.
www.thedailybeast.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:49 PM
WHO IS THE ADMINISTRATOR OF DHS?????
Excellent @jonathanbchait.bsky.social folo on the @wsj.com huge story about the Spy Sheikh's secret investment in Trump's company.
This really should be treated like a bigger scandal. It's the dictionary definition of an impeachable offense.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
This really should be treated like a bigger scandal. It's the dictionary definition of an impeachable offense.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
Trump’s Crypto Defenses Aren’t Reassuring
An Abu Dhabi royal seems to have gotten what he paid for, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
www.theatlantic.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Excellent @jonathanbchait.bsky.social folo on the @wsj.com huge story about the Spy Sheikh's secret investment in Trump's company.
This really should be treated like a bigger scandal. It's the dictionary definition of an impeachable offense.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
This really should be treated like a bigger scandal. It's the dictionary definition of an impeachable offense.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
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Columbia administration looking especially craven and incompetent about now.
February 3, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Columbia administration looking especially craven and incompetent about now.
February 1, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Abu Dhabi poured a secret $500 million into Trump’s company.
Then Abu Dhabi got the highest end AI chips that it had coveted (which could then go to China).
& the Trumps took steps to try to cover it up.
This should rank among the greatest US scandals ever
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Then Abu Dhabi got the highest end AI chips that it had coveted (which could then go to China).
& the Trumps took steps to try to cover it up.
This should rank among the greatest US scandals ever
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
February 1, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Abu Dhabi poured a secret $500 million into Trump’s company.
Then Abu Dhabi got the highest end AI chips that it had coveted (which could then go to China).
& the Trumps took steps to try to cover it up.
This should rank among the greatest US scandals ever
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Then Abu Dhabi got the highest end AI chips that it had coveted (which could then go to China).
& the Trumps took steps to try to cover it up.
This should rank among the greatest US scandals ever
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
I have some ideas about how to combat fraud. DM me for suggestions.
JOIN THE LEAGUE FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE LAW!
February 1, 2026 at 1:06 AM
I have some ideas about how to combat fraud. DM me for suggestions.
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Just experienced the most intense tear gassing of my life by federal officers outside the ICE facility in Portland where marchers gathered. There was no fast exit as they indiscriminately threw loads of gas and flash bangs. Children were in the crowd screaming. @oregoncapitalchronicle.com
February 1, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Just experienced the most intense tear gassing of my life by federal officers outside the ICE facility in Portland where marchers gathered. There was no fast exit as they indiscriminately threw loads of gas and flash bangs. Children were in the crowd screaming. @oregoncapitalchronicle.com
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Every journalist whose theat model includes this administration/the federal government needs to be aware of this. Signal for desktop + touch ID + they have a warrant = the feds can read any of your signal messages that haven't disappeared.
The FBI was able to access Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's Signal messages because she used Signal on her work laptop. The laptop accepted Touch ID for authentication, meaning the agents were allowed to require her to unlock it. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 31, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Every journalist whose theat model includes this administration/the federal government needs to be aware of this. Signal for desktop + touch ID + they have a warrant = the feds can read any of your signal messages that haven't disappeared.
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🧵🧵🧵 I'll be collecting reviews of the "Melania" movie in this thread. 🧵🧵🧵
Variety:
"A Cheeseball Infomercial of Staggering Inertia"
Variety:
"A Cheeseball Infomercial of Staggering Inertia"
‘Melania’ Review: Brett Ratner’s First Lady Documentary Is a Cheeseball Infomercial of Staggering Inertia
There's no drama to Brett Ratner's cheeseball First Lady documentary, which should have been called "Day of the Living Tradwife."
variety.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:32 PM
🧵🧵🧵 I'll be collecting reviews of the "Melania" movie in this thread. 🧵🧵🧵
Variety:
"A Cheeseball Infomercial of Staggering Inertia"
Variety:
"A Cheeseball Infomercial of Staggering Inertia"
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Among the batch of newly released emails from Jeffrey Epstein: Epstein telling Peter Thiel he would “gladly share…expenses for the Gawker suit.”
This was sent the day after @rmac.bsky.social and @mattdrange.bsky.social reported in Forbes that Thiel was behind the lawsuit that would bankrupt Gawker
This was sent the day after @rmac.bsky.social and @mattdrange.bsky.social reported in Forbes that Thiel was behind the lawsuit that would bankrupt Gawker
January 31, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Among the batch of newly released emails from Jeffrey Epstein: Epstein telling Peter Thiel he would “gladly share…expenses for the Gawker suit.”
This was sent the day after @rmac.bsky.social and @mattdrange.bsky.social reported in Forbes that Thiel was behind the lawsuit that would bankrupt Gawker
This was sent the day after @rmac.bsky.social and @mattdrange.bsky.social reported in Forbes that Thiel was behind the lawsuit that would bankrupt Gawker
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Wowsers look at what happened to posts on Twitter/X about London crime after monetisation of posts was introduced…
economist.com/britain/2026...
economist.com/britain/2026...
January 31, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Wowsers look at what happened to posts on Twitter/X about London crime after monetisation of posts was introduced…
economist.com/britain/2026...
economist.com/britain/2026...