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riversedge

(79,203 posts) Wed Dec 24, 2025, 11:42 AM 17 hrs ago

Why the Epstein Files Were Released Right Before Christmas Adam Kinzinger [View all]

Why the Epstein Files Were Released Right Before Christmas
Adam Kinzinger

Dec 23, 2025
The Epstein files were released right before Christmas and that timing matters. Dumping controversial information on a holiday is one of the oldest tricks in politics, designed to limit attention and control the news cycle. In this video, we break down why this happens, how it works, and what the timing of this release suggests.

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Why the Epstein Files Were Released Right Before Christmas Adam Kinzinger [View all] riversedge 17 hrs ago OP

Except at the holiday gatherings people are talking about the Epstein files? Irish_Dem 17 hrs ago #1

You're right MustLoveBeagles 17 hrs ago #2

Just heard a discussion about it at a family breakfast. Irish_Dem 17 hrs ago #4

Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house. Sneederbunk 17 hrs ago #3

The timing of the release of the files was set forth in the bill which became law. The date for release of in2herbs 17 hrs ago #5

Except that date has passed. Ms. Toad 16 hrs ago #7

Except that the Trump DOJ didn't set the deadline. Igel 16 hrs ago #6

Even more so popsdenver 15 hrs ago #8

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