Epstein Files NEWEST, Rothschild Bank RAIDED & Netanyahu-Trump Iran RIFT | Julian Dorey • 402
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Takeaways
- ❖French investigators raided the Edmond de Rothschild bank in Paris as part of a corruption investigation involving Fabrice Adon, a diplomat named in the Epstein files who later worked at the bank.
- ❖Ariane de Rothschild, the Swiss bank's boss and an individual mentioned in the Epstein files, was present during the raid, which the host views with suspicion.
- ❖Jeffrey Epstein had a document titled 'What If I Get Caught?' outlining strategies for trouble avoidance, computer/telephone security, having a 'fall guy,' safe houses, disguises, plastic surgery, and creating new identities.
- ❖FBI internal documents reveal that after Epstein's death, prison DVR hard drives were replaced, wiping all prior data, and huge amounts of paperwork were shredded by a Bureau of Prisons team.
- ❖Epstein's accountant, Richard Khan, confirmed clients like the Rothschilds, Leon Black, Les Wexner, and Glenn Dubin paid Epstein directly for financial services.
- ❖Tom Barrack, a billionaire private equity executive and friend of Trump, admitted to dealing with Epstein in the 80s, citing Epstein's 'international relations with Israel' as his source of 'prowess,' and continued contact after Epstein's conviction for 'access to the president.'
- ❖Jared Kushner's Saudi-backed Affinity Partners is a major shareholder in Israeli defense companies, including Israel's biggest weapons maker, Elbit Systems, and warship builder Israel Shipyards.
- ❖Donald Trump's attempt to de-escalate tensions with Iran by postponing military strikes was immediately undermined by the Israeli Air Force launching major bombings on Iranian infrastructure.
- ❖Trump expressed concern about Israel assassinating US-Iran negotiators, stating he wouldn't name them to protect them, following reports that Pakistan warned the US of Israeli assassination plots.
- ❖Pete Hegseth, the Department of War head, publicly stated, 'We negotiate with bombs,' and cited biblical scripture about God's wrath on 'ungodly' enemies, which the host criticizes as inappropriate rhetoric for a government official.
- ❖A Chinese national, David He (Jab Zoo), was arrested for operating illegal bio-labs in California and Las Vegas, containing pathogens like COVID-19, HIV, and malaria, with the Las Vegas lab managed by an Israeli citizen on a non-immigrant visa, Ory Solomon.
Insights
1Rothschild Bank Raid and Epstein-Linked Diplomat
French investigators raided the Paris offices of Swiss bank Edmond de Rothschild as part of a corruption probe. The investigation targets Fabrice Adon, a French diplomat seconded to the UN (2006-2013) who later worked at the bank. Adon's name appeared in over 200 Epstein documents, including emails where he allegedly sent UN Security Council briefings and confidential documents to Epstein between 2010 and 2016. Ariane de Rothschild, the bank's boss and also mentioned in the Epstein files, was present during the raid.
Reuters report from March 24th; host's commentary on Ariane de Rothschild's presence.
2Epstein's 'What If I Get Caught?' Roadmap
A leaked document titled 'What If I Get Caught?' was found among Epstein's emails from May 1, 2009, during his 'fake' prison sentence. The roadmap detailed strategies for trouble avoidance, computer and telephone security, avoiding traceable expenditures, having a 'fall guy,' safe uses of private detectives, and accomplice use. It also included sections on safe houses, disguises, plastic surgery, document generation (birth certificates, driver's licenses), creating new identities, and flight (domestic and extradition sections for Germany, Israel, Brazil).
Email from May 1, 2009, detailing the 'What If I Get Caught?' document's contents.
3Systematic Destruction of Epstein Evidence Post-Death
FBI internal documents from the Epstein files reveal that after Epstein's death, prison DVR hard drives were replaced, which explicitly wiped all prior data, despite personnel being advised of this consequence. Additionally, less than a week after Epstein's death, a Bureau of Prisons 'after actions team' shredded 'huge amounts of paperwork' at the jail, with one official noting they had 'never seen this amount of bag shredded documents coming out to be put in the dumpster.' An inmate was even used to help dispose of these documents.
FBI internal documents detailing DVR replacement and shredded documents, as reported by the Daily Beast.
4Epstein's Elite Client List Confirmed by Accountant and Lawyer
Jeffrey Epstein's accountant, Richard Khan, and his longtime personal attorney, Darren Indyk, were deposed by Congress. Indyk flippantly named Epstein's clients, including Les Wexner, David Rockefeller, Elizabeth Johnson, Mort Zuckerman, Leon Black, Glenn Dubin (by JP Morgan), and the Rothschilds (specifically Ariane Rothschild). Khan had previously confirmed these individuals as direct clients who paid Epstein, painting a clear picture of Epstein's financial dealings with powerful figures.
Deposition footage of Darren Indyk naming clients; host's reference to Richard Khan's prior confirmation.
5Tom Barrack's Candid Admissions on Epstein's Israel Ties
Billionaire private equity executive Tom Barrack, a longtime friend of Trump and former ambassador to Turkey, was caught on camera discussing his association with Epstein. Barrack stated that 'all of us dealt with Jeffrey Epstein in the 80s as a business person,' and that Epstein's 'prowess' was built 'over his international relations with Israel.' He also admitted to continuing dealings with Epstein after his conviction, where Epstein would 'ask me for access to the president or a trans' and Barrack would 'give it to him.'
Clip of Tom Barrack's interview with a journalist.
6Jared Kushner's Financial Ties to Israeli Defense Industry
Jared Kushner's Saudi-backed Affinity Partners is revealed to be the biggest shareholder in Israeli company Phoenix Holdings, which co-owns Israel's largest weapons maker, Elbit Systems. Affinity Partners also co-owns Schlommo Group, which in turn co-owns Israeli warship builder Israel Shipyards. These financial interests are highlighted in the context of Kushner's role in negotiating the Abraham Accords and his influence in the Trump administration regarding Middle East policy.
Tweet from Patrick Howley at Howley Reporter detailing Kushner's investments.
7Israel's Direct Defiance of US De-escalation with Iran
Donald Trump issued a public statement calling for a 5-day postponement of US military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure to allow for peace negotiations. Immediately after, the Israeli Air Force tweeted that they had begun major bombings in Tehran on infrastructure, including an air force base, a gas company, and residential buildings. Trump later expressed concern about Israel assassinating US-Iran negotiators, stating he wouldn't name them to protect them, implying Israeli intent to sabotage peace efforts.
Trump's statement (March 23rd), Israeli Air Force tweet, Trump's impromptu press conference outside Air Force One, Joe Kent's analysis.
8Pete Hegseth's 'Negotiate with Bombs' Rhetoric
Pete Hegseth, the head of the Department of War, publicly stated in the White House with Trump present, 'We negotiate with bombs.' He also delivered a speech at a prayer breakfast, quoting scripture about asking God to 'rain down the overwhelming violence to break the teeth of the ungodly who deserve no mercy.' The host criticizes this rhetoric as inappropriate for a government official, highlighting its aggressive and religiously charged nature.
Clip of Pete Hegseth's White House statement; report on his prayer breakfast speech.
9Chinese-Israeli Bio-Lab Arrests in the US
A Chinese national, Jab Zoo (alias David He), was arrested in California following a 2023 investigation into an illegal bio-lab in Reedley, California, where pathogens like COVID-19, HIV, and malaria, along with transgenic mice, were found. More recently, Ory Solomon, a 55-year-old Israeli citizen on a non-immigrant visa, was arrested in Las Vegas for managing another illegal bio-lab linked to David He. Solomon, who managed over 30 rental properties, was found in possession of multiple firearms despite being prohibited as a non-immigrant.
Reports on the arrests of David He and Ory Solomon, detailing the contents of the labs and Solomon's background.
Bottom Line
The 'middleman' diplomat Fabrice Adon's involvement with Epstein, coupled with the Rothschild bank raid, suggests a deeper, more systemic network of influence and information exchange beyond just the highest-profile figures, aligning with intelligence agency targeting strategies.
This implies that Epstein's network was not solely about direct access to billionaires and heads of state, but also about leveraging individuals in strategic, mid-level positions within powerful institutions (like the UN and major banks) to gain access to confidential information and facilitate illicit activities.
Further investigation into the roles of 'middlemen' in such networks could uncover more widespread vulnerabilities and mechanisms of influence within global institutions that are currently overlooked by focusing only on the 'big names.'
The simultaneous release of Epstein's 'What If I Get Caught?' document and the revelation of extensive evidence destruction (wiped DVRs, shredded documents) post-death creates a strong inference that Epstein's 'suicide' was a cover-up, and his planning was rendered ineffective by external forces.
This reinforces the narrative that powerful entities actively worked to prevent the full truth of Epstein's network from emerging, suggesting a high level of coordination and control over the legal and correctional systems. The document itself serves as a chilling testament to his awareness of potential capture and his elaborate preparations.
Public pressure for independent investigations into the handling of evidence in high-profile cases, especially those involving powerful individuals, could be amplified by highlighting the blatant discrepancies and destruction of evidence in the Epstein case.
The direct defiance of Israel against Trump's de-escalation efforts in Iran, combined with Jared Kushner's significant financial ties to Israeli defense companies, points to a potential conflict of interest and a powerful lobby driving US foreign policy in the Middle East.
This suggests that US foreign policy decisions, particularly concerning military action, may be influenced by external national interests and personal financial gains rather than purely American strategic objectives, leading to avoidable conflicts and loss of American lives.
Advocacy for stricter ethics rules and transparency regarding financial interests of government officials and their families, especially those involved in foreign policy and defense, could help mitigate such conflicts and ensure policy serves national interests.
The bizarre connection between a Chinese national running illegal bio-labs with dangerous pathogens and an Israeli citizen managing these properties in the US, especially given the lack of diplomatic recognition between China and Israel, suggests a covert, transnational operation potentially involving state-level actors or highly sophisticated criminal enterprises.
This raises severe national security concerns, indicating that foreign adversaries or powerful non-state actors may be conducting illicit biological research on US soil, potentially for bioweapon development or other nefarious purposes, leveraging unexpected alliances to operate under the radar.
Increased scrutiny and intelligence gathering on unusual transnational collaborations, particularly in sensitive areas like biological research and real estate, are critical to uncover and neutralize such threats before they escalate into major crises.
Key Concepts
Middleman Targeting in Intelligence
Drawing from the book 'Gideon Spies,' the host explains that intelligence agencies often target 'middlemen' – individuals who are not at the very top (too powerful) or bottom (too powerless) of an organization, but who have access to important people and information without being decision-makers. This makes them easier to compromise and leverage, as seen with the diplomat Fabrice Adon and Epstein.
The Veil of Superiority
The host describes how people in powerful positions or institutions (like banks) often project an image of competence and control, but upon closer inspection, many are 'winging it' or are only proficient in very narrow tasks. This 'veil' can obscure underlying incompetence or malfeasance, making society more fragile than commonly perceived.
Lessons
- Critically evaluate official narratives and mainstream media coverage, especially during major geopolitical events, as information can be strategically suppressed or distorted to distract from other significant developments.
- Investigate and question the financial ties and potential conflicts of interest of public officials and their families, particularly those involved in foreign policy and defense, to understand underlying motivations for political decisions.
- Support independent journalism and alternative media sources that commit to 'calling balls and strikes' and providing in-depth analysis of complex issues, as mainstream outlets may act as 'state media' for their respective political sides.
Notable Moments
The host recounts his experience working at a bank, realizing that many people in positions of authority are 'winging it' and that society's perceived stability is often an illusion, leading him to question fundamental assumptions about how the world works.
This personal anecdote provides a relatable entry point into the mental model of 'the veil of superiority,' suggesting that even in powerful institutions, competence can be superficial, making the world more vulnerable to unforeseen disruptions and less controlled than it appears.
Discussion around Peter Thiel's secret talk near the Vatican and the Pope's meeting with exorcists, leading to speculative connections about 'rising Satanism' and Thiel's potential role as an 'Antichrist' figure, given his ties to Epstein and Palantir.
This moment highlights the host's tendency to connect seemingly disparate events into a larger, more conspiratorial narrative, reflecting a perspective that sees powerful figures operating with hidden agendas and symbolic gestures, even if presented facetiously.
The host's passionate criticism of mainstream media figures like Jesse Waters and Sean Hannity for acting as 'propagandist mouthpieces' during the Iran conflict, celebrating casualties and advocating for war without personal sacrifice.
This underscores the host's core principle of calling out hypocrisy and bias across the political spectrum, emphasizing the dangers of media figures who promote war without understanding or acknowledging its human cost, and advocating for media literacy.
Quotes
"The Israelis have been systematically assassinating along the way to prevent peace."
"All of us dealt with Jeffrey Epstein in the 80s as a business person. He was bigger than life. bigger than like in the 80s, you know, a 30-year story of of this that I think most of us actually thought that he had he had built his wealth and his prowess over his international relations with Israel. That's always what kind of the backdrop was."
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