Lemon LIVE at 5 | Will Former Prince Andrew's Arrest Lead to Trouble for Donald Trump?!
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Takeaways
- ❖Prince Andrew's arrest is the first of a royal family member in centuries, but it's for sharing classified information with Epstein, not sex trafficking.
- ❖Congresswoman Yasmin Ansari criticizes the US for lagging behind other countries in holding Epstein's associates accountable.
- ❖Les Wexner, owner of The Limited and Victoria's Secret, is identified as the source of Jeffrey Epstein's wealth, transferring hundreds of millions of dollars.
- ❖Wexner allegedly lied during a deposition, downplaying his close relationship with Epstein, a pattern also observed in Donald Trump's statements.
- ❖Donald Trump's claim of 'total exoneration' from the Epstein files is disputed by Congress, which demands unredacted documents.
- ❖Mark Epstein, Jeffrey's brother, asserts his brother was murdered, not committed suicide, citing multiple inconsistencies in the investigation.
- ❖Mark Epstein claims the FBI destroyed hard drives, the prison's fire alarm system (controlling motion sensors and doors) was inoperable, and video footage was manipulated.
- ❖Bill Barr and Cash Patel are accused by Mark Epstein of covering up the true circumstances of Jeffrey Epstein's death.
- ❖Emily Maitlis, a BBC reporter, frames Prince Andrew's arrest as a 'royal earthquake' with historical implications for the monarchy.
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1Prince Andrew's Arrest and Charges
Former Prince Andrew was arrested and held in custody for questioning, marking the first arrest of a royal family member in centuries. The charges relate to giving top-secret information to Jeffrey Epstein, specifically forwarding a report from his special advisor about a visit to Southeast Asia in 2010, not directly to the sex trafficking allegations.
Host Don Lemon's report: 'Andrew, Prince Andrew, or formerly Prince Andrew was arrested this morning... what he is being charged with is uh giving away information top secret information to Jeffrey Epstein' (, ).
2Les Wexner's Role in Epstein's Wealth and Alleged Deception
Congresswoman Yasmin Ansari states that Les Wexner, the billionaire owner of The Limited and Victoria's Secret, was the primary source of Jeffrey Epstein's wealth, providing hundreds of millions of dollars. She recounts Wexner's deposition where he 'clearly lied' about the nature of their relationship, attempting to downplay their closeness and his visits to Epstein's properties, including his island, which Wexner claimed lasted only an hour.
Congresswoman Ansari: 'There would literally not be a Jeffrey Epstein without Less Wexner. Hundreds of millions of dollars were given to Jeffrey Epstein... He described it as, you know, financial adviser, kind of a house manager... but they were not close. They were not friends according to Wexner.' (, ).
3Donald Trump's Disputed Exoneration and Downplaying of Epstein Ties
Donald Trump claimed to be 'totally exonerated' by the released Epstein files and dismissed his relationship with Epstein as minimal. However, Don Lemon and Congresswoman Ansari refute this, pointing out that Trump's name is in the files, and he has a documented history of close association with Epstein, including being seen together at social events and previously calling Epstein a 'terrific guy.'
Donald Trump: 'I'm the expert in a way because I've been totally exonerated.' (). Don Lemon: 'We know he's not totally exonerated... Donald Trump is doing the same thing now to someone that had that who had said at one point Jeffrey Epste that they were best friends.' (, ).
4Jeffrey Epstein's Death as Homicide, Not Suicide
Mark Epstein, Jeffrey's brother, firmly believes his brother was murdered in federal prison, not committed suicide. He cites numerous inconsistencies: the pathologist was told not to take DNA and was prohibited from the crime scene, FBI destroyed hard drives, the prison's fire alarm system (controlling motion sensors and doors) was inoperable, and the surveillance video was manipulated. He also notes that two pathologists initially couldn't call it a suicide due to homicide-like signs, but the chief pathologist, who never saw the body, later ruled it a suicide.
Mark Epstein: 'What I want to talk about is Jeffrey's death. What which is actually a murder... the doctor, the pathologist that actually did the autopsy, Dr. Christian Roman her she was deposed afterwards and in her deposition she stated that she was told not to take DNA evidence and she was prohibited from going to the crime scene' (). 'The fire alarm system was made inoperable in the prison' (). 'Bill Bar was asked about Dr. Bond's opinion... and Bill Bar said under oath he said well Bon came after the fact and that's pure [expletive] because Bon was there for the entire autopsy' ().
Lessons
- Demand greater transparency from government agencies regarding high-profile investigations, particularly concerning redacted documents and destroyed evidence.
- Scrutinize public statements from powerful figures attempting to distance themselves from controversial associations, especially when contradicted by evidence.
- Support independent journalistic efforts and congressional oversight committees investigating alleged cover-ups and seeking accountability for victims of trafficking and abuse.
Quotes
"There would literally not be a Jeffrey Epstein without Less Wexner. Hundreds of millions of dollars were given to Jeffrey Epstein."
"I think it's a shame. I think it's very sad. I think it's so bad for the royal family. It's a very, very sad to me. It's a very sad thing when I see that."
"What I want to talk about is Jeffrey's death. What which is actually a murder."
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