Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
March 12, 2026

“Blockbuster!” Explosive update against Trump on Epstein files

Quick Read

A new revelation from Representative Comer indicates the Trump Department of Justice instructed New Mexico law enforcement to halt an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch in 2019, raising questions about potential cover-ups amidst ongoing searches and unreleased Epstein files.
Trump's DOJ reportedly told New Mexico law enforcement to stop investigating Epstein's Zorro Ranch in 2019.
A recently released email from Epstein files alleges two foreign girls were buried at the ranch on Epstein and Maxwell's orders.
New Mexico is now actively investigating the ranch, conducting searches with cadaver dogs.

Summary

Representative Comer revealed that in 2019, the Trump Department of Justice directed New Mexico law enforcement to cease their investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch. This directive occurred despite an email, recently released in Epstein files, alleging two foreign girls were buried at or near the ranch on orders from Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. New Mexico authorities are now aggressively pursuing an investigation, with searches underway at the Zorro Ranch using cadaver dogs. The hosts highlight the lack of federal follow-up on the Zorro Ranch after the state investigation was halted, suggesting potentially nefarious intent behind the DOJ's actions, and call for congressional testimony from key former prosecutors like Maureen Comey to uncover who issued the stand-down order.
This development suggests a potential federal obstruction of justice related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation during the Trump administration. It raises critical questions about accountability, transparency, and the integrity of the justice system, especially given the horrific nature of the alleged crimes at the Zorro Ranch and the ongoing push for full disclosure of Epstein-related files.

Takeaways

  • Representative Comer disclosed that the Trump DOJ ordered New Mexico law enforcement to stop investigating Epstein's Zorro Ranch in 2019.
  • An email from the recently released Epstein files mentions two foreign girls allegedly buried at the Zorro Ranch on orders from Epstein and Maxwell.
  • New Mexico's Attorney General is now aggressively investigating the Zorro Ranch, with searches currently underway.
  • The hosts argue that the Trump administration's failure to pursue federal charges after halting the state investigation indicates a 'nefarious and troubling development.'
  • Former federal prosecutor Maureen Comey, who led the Epstein investigation, is identified as a key witness who could provide crucial testimony to Congress.

Insights

1Trump DOJ Halted Zorro Ranch Investigation

Representative Comer revealed that in 2019, the Trump Department of Justice instructed New Mexico law enforcement authorities to cease their investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch. This directive occurred during Trump's first administration.

Statement by Representative Comer, as reported by the host.

2Email Alleges Buried Bodies at Zorro Ranch

An email, part of recently released Epstein files, from 'Eddie Aragon' states: 'Did you know somewhere in the hills outside the Zorro, the Zorro Ranch, two foreign girls were buried on orders of Jeffrey and Madam G.' The email also indicates the information came from a former Zorro staffer who 'has seen it all' and details how the girls were allegedly killed during 'certain acts.'

Direct quote from an email in the released Epstein files.

3New Mexico Pursues Aggressive Investigation

The New Mexico legislature unanimously passed a law establishing a truth commission to investigate the Zorro Ranch. The New Mexico Attorney General has aggressively stated an investigation is open, and searches of the expansive Zorro property are currently underway, potentially utilizing cadaver dogs to find remains buried years ago.

New Mexico legislative action, AG's statements, and ongoing searches.

4Lack of Federal Follow-Up Raises Concerns

While federal authorities can legitimately ask states to defer an investigation, the Trump DOJ did 'exactly nothing' with respect to the Zorro property after telling New Mexico to stand down. This lack of federal action, combined with the serious allegations, makes the intervention 'a very nefarious and troubling development.'

Host's analysis of typical federal-state cooperation versus the observed inaction.

Lessons

  • Congress should immediately subpoena Maureen Comey, the lead prosecutor on the Epstein investigation in 2019-2020, to testify about who directed New Mexico authorities to stand down.
  • New Mexico law enforcement authorities should be directly questioned by Congress or a legitimate Department of Justice to identify who from the Trump administration issued the directive to halt the Zorro Ranch investigation.
  • The ongoing searches at the Zorro Ranch must be thoroughly completed, with results publicly disclosed, to determine if human remains are present, as alleged in the Epstein files.

Quotes

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"Nothing sets off alarm bells like learning that in 2019, during Trump's first administration, his Department of Justice told the New Mexico law enforcement authorities, 'Don't investigate the Zorro Ranch.'"

Glenn Kirschner
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"Did you know somewhere in the hills outside the Zorro, the Zorro Ranch, two foreign girls were buried on orders of Jeffrey and Madam G."

Eddie Aragon (quoted from email)

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