Mitchell Epner
@mitchellepner.bsky.social
Attorney, former AUSA, father, husband, former JBLC, long-time Knicks fan and occasional talking head
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Mitchell Epner
@mitchellepner.bsky.social
· Apr 19
Salvage Renaissance
Salvage Renaissance is a purpose-driven brand that seeks to attract Generation X, Baby Boomers, and older customers towards buying clothing and accessories that have been upcycled, cleaned, and mended...
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If you are looking for great sustainable fashion, please consider Salvage Renaissance, the brand founded by my wife.
We provide spectacular clothes & accessories that have been upcycled by skilled artisans.
Look great & do something great for the planet.
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We provide spectacular clothes & accessories that have been upcycled by skilled artisans.
Look great & do something great for the planet.
salvage-renaissance.com
A lifeskill from having spent my childhood in the company of my bitter Jewish grandmother (of blessed memory) is my capacity to be completely outraged by the illegal invasion of Venezuela (at least 40 civilian deaths (per NYT)) & remain completely outraged by the DOJ’s handling of the Epstein Files.
January 4, 2026 at 10:20 AM
A lifeskill from having spent my childhood in the company of my bitter Jewish grandmother (of blessed memory) is my capacity to be completely outraged by the illegal invasion of Venezuela (at least 40 civilian deaths (per NYT)) & remain completely outraged by the DOJ’s handling of the Epstein Files.
This is a “must read” for any DOJ alums & anyone who cares about the destruction of the institution of the DOJ.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
A top DoJ official trained Pam Bondi on ethics rules in the department. Then he was fired
Joseph Tirrell says before he was fired as the DoJ’s senior ethics attorney, he fought battles over matters like the US attorney general accepting gifts
www.theguardian.com
January 4, 2026 at 9:47 AM
This is a “must read” for any DOJ alums & anyone who cares about the destruction of the institution of the DOJ.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
My daughter is a great writer, who frequently makes me laugh out loud while I read her stuff.
clearly by this and the bread scale, it shows that when I give myself a platform, I devolve into total silliness quickly. enjoy?!
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OFFSTAGE day 3: I am literally Builder Toadette
the nonsensical class system in the Super Mario franchise fascinates me
open.substack.com
January 4, 2026 at 9:33 AM
My daughter is a great writer, who frequently makes me laugh out loud while I read her stuff.
It was an honor that Adam Klasfeld @klasfeldreports.com asked me to speak with him on the arrest and prosecution of Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Adela Flores de Maduro.
Tl;dr - Judge Hellerstein has the ability to make this a bumpy ride for Trump & his DOJ.
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Tl;dr - Judge Hellerstein has the ability to make this a bumpy ride for Trump & his DOJ.
open.substack.com/pub/mitchell...
Maduro's Indictment: What to Look Out for in Court
A recording from Mitchell Epner and Adam Klasfeld's live video
open.substack.com
January 3, 2026 at 9:55 PM
It was an honor that Adam Klasfeld @klasfeldreports.com asked me to speak with him on the arrest and prosecution of Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Adela Flores de Maduro.
Tl;dr - Judge Hellerstein has the ability to make this a bumpy ride for Trump & his DOJ.
open.substack.com/pub/mitchell...
Tl;dr - Judge Hellerstein has the ability to make this a bumpy ride for Trump & his DOJ.
open.substack.com/pub/mitchell...
Clips from my appearance with @klasfeldreports.com on the arrest of Nicolas Maduro.
1. Judge Hellerstein will not be cowed.
1. Judge Hellerstein will not be cowed.
January 3, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Clips from my appearance with @klasfeldreports.com on the arrest of Nicolas Maduro.
1. Judge Hellerstein will not be cowed.
1. Judge Hellerstein will not be cowed.
Reposted by Mitchell Epner
My full statement on Trump’s unconstitutional military operations in Venezuela:
January 3, 2026 at 6:10 PM
My full statement on Trump’s unconstitutional military operations in Venezuela:
Trump’s press conference is appalling. He has announced that the United States is now running Venezuela and he is “not afraid of ‘boots on the ground’.”
It is, however, also a corrective against the narrative that Trump has lost his mental acuity. This is the same Trump as we have seen for years.
It is, however, also a corrective against the narrative that Trump has lost his mental acuity. This is the same Trump as we have seen for years.
January 3, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Trump’s press conference is appalling. He has announced that the United States is now running Venezuela and he is “not afraid of ‘boots on the ground’.”
It is, however, also a corrective against the narrative that Trump has lost his mental acuity. This is the same Trump as we have seen for years.
It is, however, also a corrective against the narrative that Trump has lost his mental acuity. This is the same Trump as we have seen for years.
Reposted by Mitchell Epner
MTG: “This is what many in MAGA thought they voted to end.
Boy were we wrong.”
Boy were we wrong.”
January 3, 2026 at 4:28 PM
MTG: “This is what many in MAGA thought they voted to end.
Boy were we wrong.”
Boy were we wrong.”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has posted that Nicolas Maduro has been indicted for drug trafficking and captured on that basis.
As soon as the indictment is public, I will post analysis.
As soon as the indictment is public, I will post analysis.
January 3, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has posted that Nicolas Maduro has been indicted for drug trafficking and captured on that basis.
As soon as the indictment is public, I will post analysis.
As soon as the indictment is public, I will post analysis.
Estoy mirando las noticias en español en Telemundo porque tiene reporteros en Venezuela. Mi español es malo, pero entiendo bastante.
Trump dice que Nicolás Maduro ha sido capturado, con su esposa.
Vicepresidenta de Venezuela pide prueba de vida de Maduro.
Trump dice que Nicolás Maduro ha sido capturado, con su esposa.
Vicepresidenta de Venezuela pide prueba de vida de Maduro.
January 3, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Estoy mirando las noticias en español en Telemundo porque tiene reporteros en Venezuela. Mi español es malo, pero entiendo bastante.
Trump dice que Nicolás Maduro ha sido capturado, con su esposa.
Vicepresidenta de Venezuela pide prueba de vida de Maduro.
Trump dice que Nicolás Maduro ha sido capturado, con su esposa.
Vicepresidenta de Venezuela pide prueba de vida de Maduro.
Reposted by Mitchell Epner
Bragging that you just passed your 3rd dementia test
is a great way of telling us
they've made you take 3 dementia tests
is a great way of telling us
they've made you take 3 dementia tests
January 2, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Bragging that you just passed your 3rd dementia test
is a great way of telling us
they've made you take 3 dementia tests
is a great way of telling us
they've made you take 3 dementia tests
If the Hawks get anything for Trae Young, they will be a dangerous team in the playoffs. They have the makings of a suffocating defense.
January 3, 2026 at 2:43 AM
If the Hawks get anything for Trae Young, they will be a dangerous team in the playoffs. They have the makings of a suffocating defense.
LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem (Audio) ft. Lauren Bennett, GoonRock
YouTube video by LMFAOVEVO
youtu.be
December 31, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Reposted by Mitchell Epner
Year 1 data on congestion pricing in Manhattan…
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
December 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Year 1 data on congestion pricing in Manhattan…
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
Sad news. Tatiana Schlossberg died.
Fuck cancer!
Fuck cancer!
As a cancer survivor (6 years post-treatment for stage 3 colon cancer), I stand in solidarity with Tatiana Schlossberg.
As Clint Eastwood said in Unforgiven, “‘Deserve’ has nothing to do with [who survives]”.
Fuck cancer!
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
As Clint Eastwood said in Unforgiven, “‘Deserve’ has nothing to do with [who survives]”.
Fuck cancer!
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
A Battle with My Blood
When I was diagnosed with leukemia, my first thought was that this couldn’t be happening to me, to my family.
www.newyorker.com
December 30, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Sad news. Tatiana Schlossberg died.
Fuck cancer!
Fuck cancer!
[Sheldon Cooper voice]: Here is fun fact for Gen X.
"Safety Dance" and "Le Freak" each stem from the songwriters' frustration at being refused entry to a dance club. Le Freak was Nile Rogers' response to being refused entry to Studio 54. Safety Dance was inspired by refusal to a Montreal club.
"Safety Dance" and "Le Freak" each stem from the songwriters' frustration at being refused entry to a dance club. Le Freak was Nile Rogers' response to being refused entry to Studio 54. Safety Dance was inspired by refusal to a Montreal club.
December 30, 2025 at 3:15 PM
[Sheldon Cooper voice]: Here is fun fact for Gen X.
"Safety Dance" and "Le Freak" each stem from the songwriters' frustration at being refused entry to a dance club. Le Freak was Nile Rogers' response to being refused entry to Studio 54. Safety Dance was inspired by refusal to a Montreal club.
"Safety Dance" and "Le Freak" each stem from the songwriters' frustration at being refused entry to a dance club. Le Freak was Nile Rogers' response to being refused entry to Studio 54. Safety Dance was inspired by refusal to a Montreal club.
WRT Trump Admin threat to sue Chuck Redd for [Dr. Evil voice] "$1 million" for cancelling his Christmas Eve concert at the Kennedy Center, I'd have to read the contract to see the liability limit. Most contracts disclaim "consequential damages" ($ that would have been made if contract performed).
Kennedy Center Chief Threatens Legal Action Over Canceled Christmas Concert
www.nytimes.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:44 PM
WRT Trump Admin threat to sue Chuck Redd for [Dr. Evil voice] "$1 million" for cancelling his Christmas Eve concert at the Kennedy Center, I'd have to read the contract to see the liability limit. Most contracts disclaim "consequential damages" ($ that would have been made if contract performed).
I miss listening to Marc Maron’s WTF twice a week. His intro monologues often distilled how I was feeling about the world. His abundant humanity (and emotional neediness) were on display.
I learned so much from his interviews. For example, the Jon Bernthal episode was revelatory.
I learned so much from his interviews. For example, the Jon Bernthal episode was revelatory.
Episode 996 - Jon Bernthal
Podcast Episode · WTF with Marc Maron Podcast · 02/21/2019 · 1h 39m
podcasts.apple.com
December 30, 2025 at 12:15 PM
I miss listening to Marc Maron’s WTF twice a week. His intro monologues often distilled how I was feeling about the world. His abundant humanity (and emotional neediness) were on display.
I learned so much from his interviews. For example, the Jon Bernthal episode was revelatory.
I learned so much from his interviews. For example, the Jon Bernthal episode was revelatory.
1/ My law school classmates include some incredible people, such as Special Counsel Jack Smith & anti-trafficking leader Christa Foster Crawford. Christa has been on the ground in Thailand for 25 years, doing systemic work & direct aid to individuals.
If you can give:
hhmin.org/charities/ch...
If you can give:
hhmin.org/charities/ch...
Christa Crawford - HHMIN
Please help Christa with her Ministry work. All donations are appreciated.
hhmin.org
December 30, 2025 at 11:47 AM
1/ My law school classmates include some incredible people, such as Special Counsel Jack Smith & anti-trafficking leader Christa Foster Crawford. Christa has been on the ground in Thailand for 25 years, doing systemic work & direct aid to individuals.
If you can give:
hhmin.org/charities/ch...
If you can give:
hhmin.org/charities/ch...
Dan Fogelberg - Same Old Lang Syne (Official Audio)
YouTube video by DanFogelbergVEVO
youtu.be
December 30, 2025 at 11:36 AM
