Why are the Trump administration’s Epstein hearings shrouded in secrecy?

Tara Palmeri, who joined CNN on CNN News Central, dives deep into the House Oversight Committee’s fight to pry open the Jeffrey Epstein files, revealing how the Trump administration’s delays and closed-door hearings block justice for survivors. Having investigated Epstein for over two years and hosted two gripping podcast series—Broken: Jeffrey Epstein and Power: The Maxwells—Tara exposes the questionable DOJ claim of a nonexistent "client list" and the refusal to call key figures like Alex Acosta to testify. From clandestine off-site meetings to obstructed transparency, Tara lays bare the Trump administration’s troubling tactics that continue to deny closure for Epstein’s victims.

Why is the Trump administration stalling on releasing Epstein documents?

Welcome to The Tara Palmeri Show! 

Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless political journalists. As a deeply-sourced reporter, she brings her audience inside the machinations of the highest level of power. Her quick wit and unvarnished reporting goes beyond the headlines, offering a deeper understanding of the intrigues of the permanent political class. This show is not about platitudes. Rather it's about what’s really happening at the highest levels of power and the inside conversation.

Tara has covered national politics and foreign affairs for fifteen years. She was formerly a White House Correspondent for ABC News, where she covered the first Trump administration. She was the Chief National Correspondent for POLITICO during the Biden administration. She has been a political analyst for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She’s also worked for the Washington Examiner, the New York Post, POLITICO Europe and Puck, and she hosted The Ringer's election podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win." Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein called "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells."

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