Norm Eisen
@normeisen.bsky.social
Sr. Fellow @ Brookings, Executive Chair of Democracy Defenders Fund & Co-Founder of The Contrarian contrarian.substack.com Posts with "TN" are from Team Norm
Trump’s strongman image took a massive hit
He lost on Epstein
He melted down over a video urging service members to follow the law
He flipped on Mamdani
His dictatorial momentum is weakening fast
My weekly column explains on @contrariannews.org 👇-TN
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He lost on Epstein
He melted down over a video urging service members to follow the law
He flipped on Mamdani
His dictatorial momentum is weakening fast
My weekly column explains on @contrariannews.org 👇-TN
contrarian.substack.com/p/has-trumps...
Has Trump’s Power Peaked?
Publisher's Roundup 45
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November 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Trump’s strongman image took a massive hit
He lost on Epstein
He melted down over a video urging service members to follow the law
He flipped on Mamdani
His dictatorial momentum is weakening fast
My weekly column explains on @contrariannews.org 👇-TN
contrarian.substack.com/p/has-trumps...
He lost on Epstein
He melted down over a video urging service members to follow the law
He flipped on Mamdani
His dictatorial momentum is weakening fast
My weekly column explains on @contrariannews.org 👇-TN
contrarian.substack.com/p/has-trumps...
Judges doing their jobs
Congress forcing transparency
Communities asserting power
Authoritarianism is not inevitable
We’ve seen nations turn the tide, America can too
Read more on my weekly Publisher’s Roundup on @contrariannews.org 👇
-TN
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Congress forcing transparency
Communities asserting power
Authoritarianism is not inevitable
We’ve seen nations turn the tide, America can too
Read more on my weekly Publisher’s Roundup on @contrariannews.org 👇
-TN
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Has Trump’s Power Peaked?
Publisher's Roundup 45
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November 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Judges doing their jobs
Congress forcing transparency
Communities asserting power
Authoritarianism is not inevitable
We’ve seen nations turn the tide, America can too
Read more on my weekly Publisher’s Roundup on @contrariannews.org 👇
-TN
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Congress forcing transparency
Communities asserting power
Authoritarianism is not inevitable
We’ve seen nations turn the tide, America can too
Read more on my weekly Publisher’s Roundup on @contrariannews.org 👇
-TN
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From the problems created by his old friend Epstein to those presented by his new friend Zohran....
this was Trump's weakest week.
I explain in my weekly column @contrariannews.org
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this was Trump's weakest week.
I explain in my weekly column @contrariannews.org
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Has Trump’s Power Peaked?
Publisher's Roundup 45
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November 22, 2025 at 3:51 PM
From the problems created by his old friend Epstein to those presented by his new friend Zohran....
this was Trump's weakest week.
I explain in my weekly column @contrariannews.org
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
this was Trump's weakest week.
I explain in my weekly column @contrariannews.org
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
I joined @meidastouch.com to discuss our lawsuit for the Trump–Epstein files
We @democracydefendersfund.org through FOIAs & our lawsuit are pushing to make sure nothing is buried
The public & victims deserve transparency
Watch the full interview 👇 - TN www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6AJ...
We @democracydefendersfund.org through FOIAs & our lawsuit are pushing to make sure nothing is buried
The public & victims deserve transparency
Watch the full interview 👇 - TN www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6AJ...
MAGA Mike CAVES as EPSTEIN BILL Sent…to TRUMP’S DESK!!!
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
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November 20, 2025 at 10:10 PM
I joined @meidastouch.com to discuss our lawsuit for the Trump–Epstein files
We @democracydefendersfund.org through FOIAs & our lawsuit are pushing to make sure nothing is buried
The public & victims deserve transparency
Watch the full interview 👇 - TN www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6AJ...
We @democracydefendersfund.org through FOIAs & our lawsuit are pushing to make sure nothing is buried
The public & victims deserve transparency
Watch the full interview 👇 - TN www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6AJ...
Trump's history with the Saudi Prince goes way deeper than you think
I discuss on Legal Fight Club w/ @karenattiah.bsky.social👇 - TN
I discuss on Legal Fight Club w/ @karenattiah.bsky.social👇 - TN
November 19, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Trump's history with the Saudi Prince goes way deeper than you think
I discuss on Legal Fight Club w/ @karenattiah.bsky.social👇 - TN
I discuss on Legal Fight Club w/ @karenattiah.bsky.social👇 - TN
Trump turns on his own CIA's finding from his first term in DISTURBING defense of the Saudi Prince
I discuss on Legal Fight Club w/ @karenattiah.bsky.social 👇 - TN
I discuss on Legal Fight Club w/ @karenattiah.bsky.social 👇 - TN
November 19, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Trump turns on his own CIA's finding from his first term in DISTURBING defense of the Saudi Prince
I discuss on Legal Fight Club w/ @karenattiah.bsky.social 👇 - TN
I discuss on Legal Fight Club w/ @karenattiah.bsky.social 👇 - TN
After Trump met w/ MBS, Saudi officials & Trump insiders headed to Trump Jr.’s “Executive Branch” club
The Trump family has taken approx. $2B from Saudi entities while giving them VIP access & influence
This is a clear conflict of interest 👇 - TN www.politico.com/newsletters/...
The Trump family has taken approx. $2B from Saudi entities while giving them VIP access & influence
This is a clear conflict of interest 👇 - TN www.politico.com/newsletters/...
November 19, 2025 at 9:27 PM
After Trump met w/ MBS, Saudi officials & Trump insiders headed to Trump Jr.’s “Executive Branch” club
The Trump family has taken approx. $2B from Saudi entities while giving them VIP access & influence
This is a clear conflict of interest 👇 - TN www.politico.com/newsletters/...
The Trump family has taken approx. $2B from Saudi entities while giving them VIP access & influence
This is a clear conflict of interest 👇 - TN www.politico.com/newsletters/...
My favorite of the 11 blunders from Trump's DOJ in their historically bad case against James Comey 👇
On Legal Fight Club w/ @katiephang.bsky.social - TN
On Legal Fight Club w/ @katiephang.bsky.social - TN
November 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
My favorite of the 11 blunders from Trump's DOJ in their historically bad case against James Comey 👇
On Legal Fight Club w/ @katiephang.bsky.social - TN
On Legal Fight Club w/ @katiephang.bsky.social - TN
BREAKING: The House has voted to push the Trump–Epstein files into the light
After months of slowrolling by Trump’s DOJ, our FOIAs, lawsuit, & now even Congress are all pressing for full disclosure
Victims & the public deserve the truth
Read my statement 👇 - TN
After months of slowrolling by Trump’s DOJ, our FOIAs, lawsuit, & now even Congress are all pressing for full disclosure
Victims & the public deserve the truth
Read my statement 👇 - TN
Press Release | Democracy Defenders Fund
www.democracydefendersfund.org
November 18, 2025 at 9:36 PM
BREAKING: The House has voted to push the Trump–Epstein files into the light
After months of slowrolling by Trump’s DOJ, our FOIAs, lawsuit, & now even Congress are all pressing for full disclosure
Victims & the public deserve the truth
Read my statement 👇 - TN
After months of slowrolling by Trump’s DOJ, our FOIAs, lawsuit, & now even Congress are all pressing for full disclosure
Victims & the public deserve the truth
Read my statement 👇 - TN
The law bars Trump from messing with DOJ's Epstein files
But he could still try to bury the truth by withholding docs or redacting them
We @democracydefendersfund.org won't let that happen—that's why we went to court to assure oversight
I spoke with @latimes.com👇 www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
But he could still try to bury the truth by withholding docs or redacting them
We @democracydefendersfund.org won't let that happen—that's why we went to court to assure oversight
I spoke with @latimes.com👇 www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
Could Trump destroy the Epstein files?
Bipartisan fervor has grown over the Epstein files, with House lawmakers across party lines expected to unite behind a bill on Tuesday that would compel the release of the documents.
www.latimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The law bars Trump from messing with DOJ's Epstein files
But he could still try to bury the truth by withholding docs or redacting them
We @democracydefendersfund.org won't let that happen—that's why we went to court to assure oversight
I spoke with @latimes.com👇 www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
But he could still try to bury the truth by withholding docs or redacting them
We @democracydefendersfund.org won't let that happen—that's why we went to court to assure oversight
I spoke with @latimes.com👇 www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
This week’s pardons—Rudy Giuliani, who helped incite Jan 6, & other Jan 6 participants—show open partisanship at DOJ
Trump crony Ed Martin’s “no MAGA left behind” tweet sends the message: commit crimes, support him, & you’re safe
That’s not America
I explained on @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social👇 -TN
Trump crony Ed Martin’s “no MAGA left behind” tweet sends the message: commit crimes, support him, & you’re safe
That’s not America
I explained on @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social👇 -TN
November 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM
This week’s pardons—Rudy Giuliani, who helped incite Jan 6, & other Jan 6 participants—show open partisanship at DOJ
Trump crony Ed Martin’s “no MAGA left behind” tweet sends the message: commit crimes, support him, & you’re safe
That’s not America
I explained on @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social👇 -TN
Trump crony Ed Martin’s “no MAGA left behind” tweet sends the message: commit crimes, support him, & you’re safe
That’s not America
I explained on @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social👇 -TN
Trump’s obsession with alleged Biden corruption is a distraction from his own
While Americans face an affordability & healthcare crisis, Trump & his allies are enriching themselves through pardons, crypto deals, & golden perks
I broke it down on @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social 👇 - TN
While Americans face an affordability & healthcare crisis, Trump & his allies are enriching themselves through pardons, crypto deals, & golden perks
I broke it down on @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social 👇 - TN
November 16, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Trump’s obsession with alleged Biden corruption is a distraction from his own
While Americans face an affordability & healthcare crisis, Trump & his allies are enriching themselves through pardons, crypto deals, & golden perks
I broke it down on @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social 👇 - TN
While Americans face an affordability & healthcare crisis, Trump & his allies are enriching themselves through pardons, crypto deals, & golden perks
I broke it down on @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social 👇 - TN
Maxwell played a central role in Epstein’s operation
So why was she moved to a minimum-security facility with special treatment?
New emails show she misled Todd Blanch about Trump’s time in Epstein’s house
This is corruption at the highest levels
I explained on @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social👇 - TN
So why was she moved to a minimum-security facility with special treatment?
New emails show she misled Todd Blanch about Trump’s time in Epstein’s house
This is corruption at the highest levels
I explained on @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social👇 - TN
November 16, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Maxwell played a central role in Epstein’s operation
So why was she moved to a minimum-security facility with special treatment?
New emails show she misled Todd Blanch about Trump’s time in Epstein’s house
This is corruption at the highest levels
I explained on @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social👇 - TN
So why was she moved to a minimum-security facility with special treatment?
New emails show she misled Todd Blanch about Trump’s time in Epstein’s house
This is corruption at the highest levels
I explained on @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social👇 - TN
ProPublica reports Dan Bongino got a polygraph waiver for his security clearance
These exams catch foreign ties & blackmail risks
Waivers at this level are unprecedented & part of a broader purge of career national-security experts
I explained on @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social 👇 - TN
These exams catch foreign ties & blackmail risks
Waivers at this level are unprecedented & part of a broader purge of career national-security experts
I explained on @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social 👇 - TN
November 16, 2025 at 2:40 PM
ProPublica reports Dan Bongino got a polygraph waiver for his security clearance
These exams catch foreign ties & blackmail risks
Waivers at this level are unprecedented & part of a broader purge of career national-security experts
I explained on @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social 👇 - TN
These exams catch foreign ties & blackmail risks
Waivers at this level are unprecedented & part of a broader purge of career national-security experts
I explained on @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social 👇 - TN
We won't give up until we get the Trump–Epstein files & we are driving forward in court!
I'll join @ms.now's @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social to talk about @democracydefendersfund.org's work for transparency & to protect your rights & fight corruption
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I'll join @ms.now's @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social to talk about @democracydefendersfund.org's work for transparency & to protect your rights & fight corruption
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We will reveal the Trump-Epstein files—with Contrarian help!
Publisher's Roundup 44
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November 16, 2025 at 12:45 PM
We won't give up until we get the Trump–Epstein files & we are driving forward in court!
I'll join @ms.now's @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social to talk about @democracydefendersfund.org's work for transparency & to protect your rights & fight corruption
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
I'll join @ms.now's @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social to talk about @democracydefendersfund.org's work for transparency & to protect your rights & fight corruption
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
The Trump administration is pushing to steal seats—CA is the latest battleground
This isn’t racial gerrymandering, it’s partisan balancing after Texas
The Supreme Court won’t get involved in partisan gerrymandering
Watch on Legal Fight Club w/ @katiephang.bsky.social👇 - TN
This isn’t racial gerrymandering, it’s partisan balancing after Texas
The Supreme Court won’t get involved in partisan gerrymandering
Watch on Legal Fight Club w/ @katiephang.bsky.social👇 - TN
November 15, 2025 at 12:03 AM
The Trump administration is pushing to steal seats—CA is the latest battleground
This isn’t racial gerrymandering, it’s partisan balancing after Texas
The Supreme Court won’t get involved in partisan gerrymandering
Watch on Legal Fight Club w/ @katiephang.bsky.social👇 - TN
This isn’t racial gerrymandering, it’s partisan balancing after Texas
The Supreme Court won’t get involved in partisan gerrymandering
Watch on Legal Fight Club w/ @katiephang.bsky.social👇 - TN
Trump’s DOJ is suing to block California’s new congressional maps after Prop 50 passed
We break down what this reveals about his plan to reshape the 2026 midterms & the stakes for fair elections
Watch on Legal Fight Club w/ @katiephang.bsky.social - TN www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tfef...
We break down what this reveals about his plan to reshape the 2026 midterms & the stakes for fair elections
Watch on Legal Fight Club w/ @katiephang.bsky.social - TN www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tfef...
Trump Gets NIGHTMARE LEGAL NEWS In Scheme To STEAL Midterms
YouTube video by The Contrarian
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November 14, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Trump’s DOJ is suing to block California’s new congressional maps after Prop 50 passed
We break down what this reveals about his plan to reshape the 2026 midterms & the stakes for fair elections
Watch on Legal Fight Club w/ @katiephang.bsky.social - TN www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tfef...
We break down what this reveals about his plan to reshape the 2026 midterms & the stakes for fair elections
Watch on Legal Fight Club w/ @katiephang.bsky.social - TN www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tfef...
BREAKING: We @democracydefendersfund.org filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to protect independent federal agencies like the FTC
Trump’s attempt to fire Commissioners without cause is a threat to agency independence & the rule of law
Read our press release & brief here 👇 - TN
Trump’s attempt to fire Commissioners without cause is a threat to agency independence & the rule of law
Read our press release & brief here 👇 - TN
Press Release | Democracy Defenders Fund
www.democracydefendersfund.org
November 14, 2025 at 10:58 PM
BREAKING: We @democracydefendersfund.org filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to protect independent federal agencies like the FTC
Trump’s attempt to fire Commissioners without cause is a threat to agency independence & the rule of law
Read our press release & brief here 👇 - TN
Trump’s attempt to fire Commissioners without cause is a threat to agency independence & the rule of law
Read our press release & brief here 👇 - TN
The Georgia Trump election-interference case will NOT be quietly buried
Skandalakis stepped in—keeping it alive and outside Trump’s pardon power
He now controls the case, but has said he wants an informed, transparent review
Accountability for 2020 matters
I spoke with @nytimes 👇 - TN
Skandalakis stepped in—keeping it alive and outside Trump’s pardon power
He now controls the case, but has said he wants an informed, transparent review
Accountability for 2020 matters
I spoke with @nytimes 👇 - TN
Veteran Georgia Prosecutor Appoints Himself to Oversee Trump Case
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The Georgia Trump election-interference case will NOT be quietly buried
Skandalakis stepped in—keeping it alive and outside Trump’s pardon power
He now controls the case, but has said he wants an informed, transparent review
Accountability for 2020 matters
I spoke with @nytimes 👇 - TN
Skandalakis stepped in—keeping it alive and outside Trump’s pardon power
He now controls the case, but has said he wants an informed, transparent review
Accountability for 2020 matters
I spoke with @nytimes 👇 - TN
While the Trump admin cuts health care for working families, they’re negotiating massive payouts for his cronies
Taxpayer dollars used should be used to serve the American people, not to pay loyalists
Corruption—plain & simple 👇
Taxpayer dollars used should be used to serve the American people, not to pay loyalists
Corruption—plain & simple 👇
NEW: DOJ has been in settlement talks with Michael Flynn -- Trump's first national security adviser seeking $50M for his prosecution by ex-special counsel Robert Mueller -- and Stefan Passantino, a Trump I White House lawyer who accused the House Jan. 6 committee of privacy violations
bit.ly/4hWdolc
bit.ly/4hWdolc
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
While the Trump admin cuts health care for working families, they’re negotiating massive payouts for his cronies
Taxpayer dollars used should be used to serve the American people, not to pay loyalists
Corruption—plain & simple 👇
Taxpayer dollars used should be used to serve the American people, not to pay loyalists
Corruption—plain & simple 👇
BREAKING: Trump asked Texas to redraw its map to entrench his power
Now his DOJ is trying to overturn California’s voter-approved map
This isn’t law
It’s a president at 37% approval trying to rig 2026 before voters can speak
Read 👇 www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
Now his DOJ is trying to overturn California’s voter-approved map
This isn’t law
It’s a president at 37% approval trying to rig 2026 before voters can speak
Read 👇 www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
Justice Department Joins Suit Challenging New California Congressional Districts
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
BREAKING: Trump asked Texas to redraw its map to entrench his power
Now his DOJ is trying to overturn California’s voter-approved map
This isn’t law
It’s a president at 37% approval trying to rig 2026 before voters can speak
Read 👇 www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
Now his DOJ is trying to overturn California’s voter-approved map
This isn’t law
It’s a president at 37% approval trying to rig 2026 before voters can speak
Read 👇 www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
The WH is prosecuting public servants like Comey & James—while hiding the Trump-Epstein files & covering up a $50K bribe to Homan
The American people aren’t stupid
They see the corruption
That’s why they strongly disapprove
Read👇 - TN www.democracydefendersfund.org/prs/9.26.25-pr
The American people aren’t stupid
They see the corruption
That’s why they strongly disapprove
Read👇 - TN www.democracydefendersfund.org/prs/9.26.25-pr
November 13, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The WH is prosecuting public servants like Comey & James—while hiding the Trump-Epstein files & covering up a $50K bribe to Homan
The American people aren’t stupid
They see the corruption
That’s why they strongly disapprove
Read👇 - TN www.democracydefendersfund.org/prs/9.26.25-pr
The American people aren’t stupid
They see the corruption
That’s why they strongly disapprove
Read👇 - TN www.democracydefendersfund.org/prs/9.26.25-pr
Reposted by Norm Eisen
If Epstein’s claims are true, Trump lied about his involvement & knew about the abuse
Bondi & Blanche, Trump’s former personal lawyers in DOJ, ignored their duties to the Constitution & victims
This is corruption, plain & simple
I broke it down on @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social👇 - TN
Bondi & Blanche, Trump’s former personal lawyers in DOJ, ignored their duties to the Constitution & victims
This is corruption, plain & simple
I broke it down on @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social👇 - TN
November 13, 2025 at 1:34 AM
If Epstein’s claims are true, Trump lied about his involvement & knew about the abuse
Bondi & Blanche, Trump’s former personal lawyers in DOJ, ignored their duties to the Constitution & victims
This is corruption, plain & simple
I broke it down on @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social👇 - TN
Bondi & Blanche, Trump’s former personal lawyers in DOJ, ignored their duties to the Constitution & victims
This is corruption, plain & simple
I broke it down on @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social👇 - TN
Reposted by Norm Eisen
Epstein emails allege Trump spent hours alone w/ a victim
Ghislaine Maxwell saying she had "no recollection" of Trump in Epstein's house & Blanche meeting raises cover-up concerns
We @democracydefendersfund.org are fighting to get all files released
I explained on @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social👇 -TN
Ghislaine Maxwell saying she had "no recollection" of Trump in Epstein's house & Blanche meeting raises cover-up concerns
We @democracydefendersfund.org are fighting to get all files released
I explained on @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social👇 -TN
November 13, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Epstein emails allege Trump spent hours alone w/ a victim
Ghislaine Maxwell saying she had "no recollection" of Trump in Epstein's house & Blanche meeting raises cover-up concerns
We @democracydefendersfund.org are fighting to get all files released
I explained on @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social👇 -TN
Ghislaine Maxwell saying she had "no recollection" of Trump in Epstein's house & Blanche meeting raises cover-up concerns
We @democracydefendersfund.org are fighting to get all files released
I explained on @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social👇 -TN
Reposted by Norm Eisen
We @democracydefendersfund.org filed 12+ FOIAs & are in court to get the Trump-Epstein files from the DOJ
These emails raise questions about Ghislaine Maxwell’s statements while she gets concierge treatment
We won’t rest until all files are released
I explained on @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social👇- TN
These emails raise questions about Ghislaine Maxwell’s statements while she gets concierge treatment
We won’t rest until all files are released
I explained on @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social👇- TN
November 13, 2025 at 12:51 AM
We @democracydefendersfund.org filed 12+ FOIAs & are in court to get the Trump-Epstein files from the DOJ
These emails raise questions about Ghislaine Maxwell’s statements while she gets concierge treatment
We won’t rest until all files are released
I explained on @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social👇- TN
These emails raise questions about Ghislaine Maxwell’s statements while she gets concierge treatment
We won’t rest until all files are released
I explained on @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social👇- TN