Jane Coaston: We Have Some Questions, Melania

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<p>No one was really asking about Melania’s ties to Epstein. But after her surprise White House statement to the press on Thursday, the questions are flowing—particularly because a former Brazilian model who moved in both Trump and Epstein circles is posting threats against the First Lady on social media. Tim and Jane break it all down. Plus, Melania does not speak or read English very well, Trump is furious about Tucker &amp; co.’s opposition to the Iran war, Vance’s motives for converting to Catholicism are disgusting and unchristian, and why would Iran permit Saudi-paid Jared to participate in the Islamabad peace talks? </p><p><strong>Jane Coaston</strong> joins Tim Miller for the holiday weekend pod.</p><p><em>show notes<br /></em><br /></p></div><ul>

<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/1dF4lNHH0JQ?si=C-MLQVXcGAu0sBTr">JVL and Catherine LIVE on the not-so-great economic news </a></li>

<li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jonathan-blitzer-the-stars-aligned-against-venezuela/id1447684472?i=1000744033491">Tim's deep dive on Oscar Romero was in this episode </a></li>

<li><a href="https://www.thebulwark.com/p/bulwark-events">Tix on sale soon for The Bulwark LIVE in San Diego on May 20 and in Los Angeles on May 21</a></li>

<li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bulwark-takes/id1794450472">Follow "Bulwark Takes" for breaking news over the weekend</a></li>

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<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0dApY6YT48kTh6j9xFDQch">Tim's playlist<br /></a><br /></li>

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