Why the Epstein Scandal is Trump’s Watergate

Why the Epstein Scandal is Trump’s Watergate

July 10, 2026 · 14 min

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Tara Palmeri discusses President Trump's political challenges and the implications of the Epstein investigation on government transparency and oversight.

Tara Palmeri joins MSNBC to discuss President Trump's growing political challenges, from the escalating conflict with Iran and criticism from his own supporters to renewed scrutiny over the Epstein investigation, legal setbacks, and questions about government transparency. The conversation also examines what a Democratic-controlled Congress could mean for future oversight and investigations ahead of the midterm elections. Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless reporters covering power and politics. She has 15 years of experience covering national politics and foreign affairs. She was formerly a White House Correspondent for ABC News where she covered the first Trump administration. She was the chief National Correspondent for POLITICO during the Biden administration. She has been a political analyst for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She started her career as a columnist for the Washington Examiner and then went on to report for the New York Post. She was a foreign correspondent for POLITICO Europe, where she covered international affairs, including Brexit. She hosted the Ringer's political podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win" and wrote a column for Puck. Tara also hosted two…

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