U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 19, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
airs Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings)
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All the Rage
In a tumultuous week, President Trump succumbed to political pressure, signing legislation that orders the release of the government’s Jeffrey Epstein investigation files. A visibly angry Trump lashed out at journalists when asked about Epstein, and in a series of posts on Truth Social, accused Democrats of committing crimes that are punishable by death.
We dive into the source of Trump’s fury, the potential political fallout, and the escalating tensions within the White House.
Joining editor in chief of The Atlantic and moderator, Jeffrey Goldberg, to discuss this and more:
- Leigh Ann Caldwell, Chief Washington Correspondent, Puck
- Peter Baker, Chief White House Correspondent, The New York Times
- Jonathan Karl, Chief Washington Correspondent, ABC News
- Toluse Olorunnipa, Staff Writer, The Atlantic
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