Is Ghislaine Maxwell mastering the Art of the Deal to broker her freedom with a Trump pardon? Join Tara Palmeri, investigative journalist of Jeffrey Epstein for 2+ years and Host of The Tara Palmeri Show, as she dives into the latest developments in the Jeffrey Epstein case, focusing on Ghislaine Maxwell’s controversial move to a minimum-security prison in Texas. In this gripping episode, Tara explores the implications of Maxwell’s potential cooperation and the looming possibility of a presidential pardon, raising questions about who the "innocent" parties are in this scandal. Alongside veteran journalist Terry Moran of ABC News, Tara reflects on her journey covering this dark story of power, corruption, and a two-tiered justice system. From her days as a White House correspondent to her relentless pursuit of truth in the Epstein saga, Tara shares how this case found her and why it remains unfinished. Is Ghislaine about to get a sweetheart deal from the Trump administration? Welcome to The Tara Palmeri Show! Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless political journalists. As a deeply-sourced reporter, she brings her audience inside the machinations of the highest level of power. Her quick wit and unvarnished reporting goes beyond the headlines, offering a deeper understanding of the intrigues of the permanent political class. This show is not about platitudes. Rather it's about what’s really happening at the highest levels of power and the inside conversation. Tara has covered national politics and foreign affairs for fifteen years. 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’s also worked for the Washington Examiner, the New York Post, POLITICO Europe and Puck, and she hosted The Ringer's election podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win." Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein called "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Subscribe to Tara’s weekly newsletter The Red Letter on Substack Support her independent journalism on GoFundMe Visit her channel on YouTube Follow Tara on Social Media: Instagram X TikTok Got guest ideas or news tips? [email protected] 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 00:41 Ghislaine Maxwell's Prison Transfer 03:15 Epstein's Sex Trafficking Operation 10:58 Terry Moran joins the Tara Palmeri Show 12:23 Tara's Politico Brussels Coverage 14:25 Skills from ABC News 16:13 Navigating Network News Culture 18:19 Tara's Departure from ABC 20:32 Trump's Presidency: Chaos to Project 2025 23:07 Leaving Network News 25:30 Deciding to Cover Epstein 28:08 Corroborating Virginia Roberts' Story 31:22 Ghislaine Maxwell's Psychology 34:05 Epstein as a Class War Story 37:45 The 2008 Sweetheart Deal 41:25 Epstein's Legal Protections 45:14 Acosta's Secret Meeting 48:38 Trump's Potential Involvement 52:21 Epstein's Island Depravity 56:35 Theories on Epstein's Wealth 01:01:50 Substack and Independent Journalism 1:16:37 Thanks for Watching the Tara Palmeri Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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