Why Epstein’s Lawyers Went to the CIA

What if Jeffrey Epstein's protection wasn't just about money and connections, but something far more shadowy involving U.S. intelligence agencies?

On this explosive episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara examines newly released records showing Epstein's attorneys formally requesting CIA and NSA files to prove his "affiliation" between 1999 and 2011—even after his 2008 conviction—prompting Glomar responses that neither confirm nor deny classified records. The discussion uncovers Epstein's meetings with former CIA Director William Burns, a former clandestine officer's take on informal networking and assistance, and a chilling warning from Epstein's Russian-born bodyguard about a week-long visit to Langley during Epstein's jail time. The episode widens the lens to global dimensions, including Poland's probe into Epstein's ties to Moscow-linked figures, positioning him as a hyper fixer who brokered access for elites, foreign governments, and intelligence while leveraging secrets and blackmail. In collaboration with the Don Lemon Show, Tara and Don dissect the latest document revelations, victim testimonies highlighting ages as young as nine, extensive mentions of Donald Trump, survivor advocacy including Capitol Hill appearances, and why the system may have shielded Epstein because he provided unique value—turning justice failures into features of power protection.

What do these intelligence connections reveal about how the powerful stay untouchable?

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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 acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein, "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Tara currently hosts the Tara Palmeri Show.