I Know DOJ Is Covering for Trump on Epstein: Rep

The Daily Beast Podcast51mMay 14, 2026

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Congressman Dan Goldman delivers a blistering indictment of Donald Trump's second-term presidency, accusing the Justice Department of being transformed into Trump's personal legal shield. He argues that the administration's refusal to release 2.5 million pages of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents—despite a law mandating transparency—is a deliberate cover-up, likely to conceal Trump's involvement in Epstein's sex trafficking conspiracy. Goldman, a former prosecutor, condemns the politicization of the DOJ, citing the indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center and threats against journalists as evidence of a fundamental assault on the First Amendment. He warns that Trump's deteriorating mental and physical health, including memory lapses and erratic behavior, pose a national security risk, with even military leaders reportedly excluding him from critical command centers. Despite Republican obstruction, Goldman remains confident Democrats will retake the House in November, vowing to use congressional investigations and legislative power to expose abuses, hold officials accountable, and push an affirmative agenda to combat inflation and wealth inequality—particularly through taxing billionaire stock loans to generate $30 billion annually.

Key Takeaways
1

The Justice Department is being used as Donald Trump's personal legal shield, not an independent agency.

2

2.5 million unredacted Epstein files are being withheld without legal justification, likely to hide Trump's involvement in the conspiracy.

3

Trump's mental health decline includes memory lapses, erratic behavior, and a dangerous belief in his ability to manipulate reality through repetition.

4

Military leaders have restricted Trump from command centers due to concerns about his mental acuity during crises.

5

Congress can force a halt to the Iran war without congressional approval by passing a War Powers Resolution, despite Republican obstruction.

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Chapters
0:00
2 min

Introduction: The State of the Union Under Trump 2.0

The episode opens with a promotional segment for a new Paramount series, followed by a sponsor ad for Aldi Nord's lunchtime snacks, before transitioning into the main discussion on the politicization of the Justice Department under Trump.

2:00
3 min

The Justice Department as Trump's Personal Law Firm

He has only focused this term on loyalty as the single qualification for hiring pretty much anybody. And there's no question that he views the Department of Justice as his personal law firm.

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5:00
4 min

The Epstein Files Cover-Up: A Constitutional Violation

There's no reason for them to cover up two and a half million pages. And if they are, one of the things they've said is they're duplicates. If they're duplicates, turn them over. There's no reason not to.

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9:00
5 min

Weaponization of the DOJ: From the Southern Poverty Law Center to Journalists

It is actually internally, like on the face of the indictment, it undermines the charge within the four corners of the indictment. And it is such an absurd, stupid theory.

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14:00
5 min

Trump's Mental Health and the Danger of Presidential Ego

The commander in chief cannot come into the command center of a significant military operation. That's pretty crazy to say that.

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High-Impact Quotes
There's no reason for them to cover up two and a half million pages. And if they are, one of the things they've said is they're duplicates. If they're duplicates, turn them over. There's no reason not to.
Dan Goldman17:12
Viral: 92.0
He has only focused this term on loyalty as the single qualification for hiring pretty much anybody. And there's no question that he views the Department of Justice as his personal law firm.
Dan Goldman3:30
Viral: 88.0
It's not just the cases where Todd Blanche is charging Southern Poverty Law Center or Jim Comey or Letitia James or his open and clear political adversaries. That, by the way... is literally what happens in Banana Republics.
Dan Goldman6:15
Viral: 87.0
Speakers

Host

Sarah Ewald Weiss

Guest

Dan Goldman
Topics Discussed
justice department politicization95%epstein files transparency90%trump mental health concerns88%war powers resolution85%first amendment threats82%billionaire tax reform80%congressional investigations75%gerrymandering and voting rights70%
People & Brands

donald trump

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68xNegative

dan goldman

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45xNeutral

todd blanche

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18xNegative

pam bondi

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12xNegative

southern poverty law center

organization

6xNegative

war powers resolution

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5xNeutral

house judiciary committee

organization

5xNeutral

epstein files transparency act

other

4xNeutral

jeff bezos

person

2xNeutral

elon musk

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2xNeutral

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