Shawn Ryan RIPS Trump For Epstein Files Delay
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- ❖Shawn Ryan, a podcaster who previously hosted Trump and J.D. Vance, expressed outrage over the Trump administration's failure to release the full Epstein files.
- ❖Ryan accused the White House of 'proactively protecting pedophiles' by redacting names and delaying releases.
- ❖The Department of Justice is arguing in court that the Epstein Transparency Act does not create an enforceable path for judges to compel file releases.
- ❖Only a 'tiny sliver' of files has been released, with no significant updates since December, despite a law mandating transparency.
- ❖A 'vibe shift' is occurring among influential podcasters (Shawn Ryan, Tim Dillon, Andrew Schulz, Joe Rogan) who previously served as 'conduits' for Trump, now criticizing his administration.
- ❖The hosts argue that internal criticism, rather than sycophancy, is effective in forcing political action, as seen with Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie's efforts on the Epstein bill.
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1Trump Administration Accused of Actively Protecting Pedophiles by Delaying Epstein Files
Podcaster Shawn Ryan, a former supporter, directly accused the Trump White House of 'proactively protecting pedophiles' by redacting names and delaying the release of the Epstein files. This accusation stems from the administration's slow pace and the Department of Justice's legal argument that courts cannot compel the release, despite a transparency act signed into law by the president.
Shawn Ryan's direct quotes: 'Why is the White House protecting pedophiles?' and 'They are legitimately proactively protecting pedophiles.' The DOJ's legal position that 'no court can actually force the release of the Epstein files' (, )
2DOJ Argues Against Judicial Compulsion for Epstein File Release
The Department of Justice is asserting that the Epstein Transparency Act does not create an enforceable legal path in federal court, meaning judges cannot compel the administration to comply with the law and release the files. This position is seen as a deliberate attempt to control the narrative and timing of any disclosures.
Brian Allen's quote: 'Their position is basically the Epstein Transparency Act doesn't create an enforceable path in federal court, so judges cannot compel compliance.' ()
3Influential Podcasters Shifting Stance Against Trump Over Epstein Issue
A 'vibe shift' is observed among major podcasters like Shawn Ryan, Tim Dillon, Andrew Schulz, Joe Rogan, and Theo Von. These figures, previously considered 'vital conduits' for Trump's message, are now openly criticizing his administration's handling of the Epstein files. This criticism is framed as a 'permission structure' against Trump and Republicans, potentially impacting their political support.
Mention of 'vibe shift' and specific podcasters: 'Tim Dillon, Andrew Schulz, Joe Rogan, Shawn Ryan... vital conduits for Donald Trump or Trump thought... their criticism is also a permission structure against Trump' ()
4Congressional Pressure Proved Effective in Passing Epstein Transparency Law
The Epstein Transparency Act was passed due to the efforts of figures like Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie, who 'brute-forced this bill' through Congress despite the administration's attempts to kill it. Four Republicans (Massie, Greene, Boebert, Mace) signed a discharge petition, with Lauren Boebert resisting White House pressure to ensure its passage. This demonstrates the power of persistent, bipartisan legislative action.
Discussion of Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie 'brute-forc[ing] this bill' and the four Republican signers, particularly Lauren Boebert's resistance to White House pressure. (, )
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"Why is the White House protecting pedophiles? Why is the White House protecting pedophiles? I just don't understand it, Ro. I can't get it through my head why we would protect pedophiles. I mean, I voted for this [expletive]. I voted to get these damn files released, and it's like a total 180 just happened. They are legitimately proactively protecting pedophiles."
"I don't give a rip about Epstein. Like, there's so many other things we need to be working on. I've done what I had to do for Epstein. Talk to somebody else about that. It's no longer in my hands."
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