WTTC Fox Affiliate talks with Bryant about the Latest Details of the Epstein Scandal
In a recent interview on Fox5, investigative journalist Nick Bryant discussed the latest developments in the Epstein scandal, weaving together the implications of recent revelations, legal entanglements, and power dynamics that continue to shape the narrative. Bryant reaffirmed that the case, while front-page in 2019, remains deeply unresolved and now resurfacing in new ways that demand accountability at the highest levels.
Bryant began by revisiting President Trump’s latest statements about Epstein, specifically his remarks that Epstein “stole” workers from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago spa, including Virginia Giuffre—one of Epstein’s most prominent accusers. Trump confirmed that a falling out with Epstein stemmed not from moral outrage, but from ownership disputes over spa staff. The mention of Giuffre’s name was particularly striking given her recent death, officially ruled a suicide under circumstances Bryant described as suspicious and still worthy of scrutiny. Bryant explained that Trump’s admission raises urgent questions: Did Trump know about Epstein’s illicit activities earlier than admitted? Was he aware that Giuffre had been trafficked? And if so, why did he remain silent for so long?
From there, Bryant explored the potential connection between Trump’s recent acknowledgment and the ongoing DOJ investigation into Ghislaine Maxwell. He noted that Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, now a Trump ally, recently met with Maxwell in prison under undisclosed circumstances. Although specifics of their discussions remain confidential, the timing suggests that Trump’s public revelations may be tied to information gleaned from those interviews. Bryant framed this as a pattern of delayed disclosure—where powerful figures touch the edges of a broader scandal only when it becomes impossible to ignore.
Bryant also addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding the infamous “black book” he published in 2015. No one has credibly challenged its authenticity despite repeated attempts to dismiss or downplay its significance. Among the names listed in the book are several high-profile political figures, including Trump’s own contact details. Bryant emphasized that inclusion in the book does not automatically implicate someone in criminal activity—but it does anchor them within Epstein’s orbit. Given Trump’s multiple listings, Bryant encouraged correspondents to directly ask Trump what he knew and when he knew it.
The conversation then turned to media complicity and selective outrage. Bryant praised Senator J.D. Vance for calling out mainstream media and prior administrations—Bush, Obama, Biden—for failing to act decisively against Epstein despite repeated warnings. Bryant echoed that sentiment, stressing the scandal isn’t partisan. The network reached into elite, bipartisan circles in finance, academia, politics, and entertainment. He warned that America is only now confronting the institutional failure that allowed Epstein to flourish.
Bryant concluded by urging journalists and the public not to accept narratives as merely sensational but to seek structured accountability. He stressed that naming names is not the endgame—it is the start. The questions he believes need to be asked now are straightforward yet profound: What did Trump or other powerful individuals truly know about Epstein, and when did they know it? Were warnings from victims and whistleblowers dismissed or actively buried? And do current disclosures reflect ongoing efforts to control damage, rather than transparent reckonings?
With numerous legal actions still pending—civil suits, sealed depositions, unsealed documents—Bryant indicated there is much more to come. He offered to make himself available for follow-up interviews, on transcripts, court filings, or survivors’ stories. The case, he stressed, continues to have moral force and political relevance, and its resolution will depend as much on persistent inquiry as on judicial action.
