The Scandal That Could Actually Break Trump's Base (ft. Ken Klippenstein)

Donald Trump is bungling the Jeffrey Epstein scandal in real time. The Trump-Epstein connection is the politics news of the month, with no end in sight to further developments about the extent of the so-called “Epstein files” that may or may not be in the administration’s possession. Trump’s MAGA base is openly angry at him for seemingly the first time over the course of two administrations. Some Republicans have demanded answers, even as GOP leaders have shut down the House to stop Democrats from pursuing the release of further information. Both parties are using the scandal to their advantage, to the detriment of Epstein’s real-life victims and survivors. 

This week, Katelyn and Christine interview independent journalist Ken Klippenstein about the Epstein discourse that split MAGA and might finally, finally stick to Teflon Don.

Watch the full episode on Cancel Me, Daddy’s YouTube channel.

Links:

• Follow Ken Klippenstein on Bluesky @kenklippenstein.bsky.social
• Subscribe to Ken’s newsletter: www.kenklippenstein.com
• NPR’s “Morning Edition”: A timeline of the controversy over the administration's handling of the Epstein files
• Marianna Sotomayor and Kadia Goba for The Washington Post: House largely grinds to a halt over Epstein files
• Katelyn Burns for Vox (2020): “At a news conference in 2019, [Trump] lied so often — about everything from Labor Secretary Alex Acosta’s involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein case to whether Article II of the US Constitution gives him unlimited power — that Vox’s Aaron Rupar called it a “master class in gaslighting.”

Landon Thomas Jr. for New York (2002): “I’ve known Jeff for fifteen years. Terrific guy,” Trump booms from a speakerphone. “He’s a lot of fun to be with. It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side. No doubt about it — Jeffrey enjoys his social life.”

In this episode, we cover:

• The documented Trump-Epstein connection timeline

• Political psychology of scandal immunity

• How conservative media frames controversial stories

• Progressive analysis of MAGA loyalty dynamics

This isn't just another Trump scandal breakdown - it's a deep dive into American political tribalism and the media narratives that shape public opinion.

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