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Washington Post editorial board comes out against releasing the Epstein files [View all]

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Eliza Orlins
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The Washington Post editorial board decided the Epstein files have “no public interest” before even seeing them. That’s a stunning position for any newsroom to take. Praising Clay Higgins as the lone ‘no’ vote, too? No wonder no one trusts legacy media. Absolutely disgusting.

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Washington Post editorial board comes out against releasing the Epstein files, dismisses them as having no public interest (how they know this without seeing them first is a mystery) and praises the lone 'no' vote against their release from Clay Higgins
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Nov 22, 2025, 1:42 PM

The Washington Post editorial board decided the Epstein files have â€œno public interestâ€ before even seeing them. Thatâ€™s a stunning position for any newsroom to take. Praising Clay Higgins as the lone â€˜noâ€™ vote, too? No wonder no one trusts legacy media. Absolutely disgusting.
— Eliza Orlins (@elizaorlins.bsky.social) 2025-11-22T18:42:21.609Z

Edited to add:

I do not have a subscription to the Washington Post. If I tried to include the editorial or op-ed, I would run into the paper's paywall.

If Adam Johnson's assertion is misleading or incorrect, I'll delete the post.

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Washington Post editorial board comes out against releasing the Epstein files [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Nov 23 OP

Pedocracy thrives in darkness BeyondGeography Nov 23 #1

Pedocracy thrives in Darkness Dwild Nov 23 #43

From the editorial: Now that the law has passed so overwhelmingly, it is essential for the government to promptly comply Celerity Nov 23 #51

Sounds both-sidesish MorbidButterflyTat Nov 23 #62

Half of them are probably on it. Blumancru Nov 23 #2

Wanna bet someone in Bezos' inner circle is in there JT45242 Nov 23 #3

I have $5 that says Bezo is on the list of "inner circle" of Epstien...any takers? NotHardly Nov 23 #34

Maybe that's why Mackenzie Scott dumped him Jilly_in_VA Nov 24 #83

He doesn't need to be on the list, look at what he wants from Trump. Bezos Bev54 Nov 23 #39

This. The window is closing. JB is getting what he can, while he can. Maru Kitteh Nov 23 #41

Yep. That was my first thought. Also, who else among the so-called elite are in the documents? Texin Nov 23 #46

This makes me suspicious. There is something there the Post does not want revealed. CTyankee Nov 23 #4

Let me fix your title edhopper Nov 23 #5

Right after Donvict threatened him. KS Toronado Nov 23 #37

Jeff Bezos just TOTALLY added his name to the pedo perps! BComplex Nov 23 #50

Fuck that rag Aviation Pro Nov 23 #6

This FalloutShelter Nov 23 #7

I regret I only had one cancellation to give for my MaeScott Nov 23 #31

Imagine that. 2naSalit Nov 23 #8

The WP doesn't exist except as a name. nt BootinUp Nov 23 #9

The $$$ says no, and the Board Bows Tesha Nov 23 #10

"A public man has no right to let his actions be determined by particular interests. Ping Tung Nov 23 #11

Here is WaPo's argument Sympthsical Nov 23 #12

Problem WmChris Nov 23 #19

Agree Sympthsical Nov 23 #27

This message was self-deleted by its author yonder Nov 23 #61

It's not as if Bezos and his editorial board are unaware... returnee Nov 23 #66

Is the WP just left open as a loss leader for Bezos to pump out propaganda and misinformation at this pont? NCDem47 Nov 23 #13

Not exactly onenote Nov 23 #14

Don't tell me, let me guess... YodaMom2 Nov 23 #36

Sniffs of Bezos calling the shots. Especially like the bit wherein "the Justice allegorical oracle Nov 23 #15

Yes, in Trump World PatSeg Nov 23 #33

It's "just us" to the oligarchs. n/t intheflow Nov 24 #81

Ah yes, very clever! PatSeg Nov 24 #82

Bezos Is In The Files Deep State Witch Nov 23 #16

The only conclusion is Bezos is a pedo alongside with Epstein Arazi Nov 23 #17

Have they issued a glowing endorsement of RWNJ Clay Higgins yet? Zambero Nov 23 #18

So WaPo is pro-pedo? That'll cost them. Vinca Nov 23 #20

Probably because bozos and the rest of the board are in the files. Clouds Passing Nov 23 #21

Hmm...seems Jeff Bezos is mentioned in those files. paleotn Nov 23 #22

The ONLY reason I can think for for WAPO to be this irresponsible is that someone on their board... Trueblue Texan Nov 23 #23

F the Post LilElf70 Nov 23 #24

Jeff Bezos is making a strategic strike to pay for his billion dollars in government favorable decisions. Baitball Blogger Nov 23 #25

Could Bezos possibly fellate Trump any more enthusiastically? Ocelot II Nov 23 #26

I do not have a subscription to the Washington Post. mahatmakanejeeves Nov 23 #28

Two things: Must be bad. R I.P. WAPO. Joinfortmill Nov 23 #29

I cancelled my digital subscription to the WaPo earlier this year. Here's hoping Jeff Bezos generalbetrayus Nov 23 #30

I cannot verify this claim. Does anyone have a valid link?Yahoo had brief references. 33taw Nov 23 #32

I don't think it's much of a mystery. Martin Eden Nov 23 #35

Yes, it's just a long way of saying "we have to protect powerful men who use young girls for sex Walleye Nov 23 #55

This message was self-deleted by its author Uncle Joe Nov 23 #38

You should delete or at least update this post. Here is the opening of the editorial: RandomNumbers Nov 23 #40

🤔 Wondering if Jeff Bezos is on the Epstein List 🤔 n/t aggiesal Nov 23 #42

So they're saying the crimes of paying to rape children have "no public interest". I tripple dog dare them to go Hotler Nov 23 #44

I was a delivery boy for the Washington Post for seven years in the 1950s. ... dedl67 Nov 23 #45

Praising Clay Higgins? Please let me modify and mis-quote two oft mis-quoted phrases: Bo Zarts Nov 23 #47

Archive link dpibel Nov 23 #48

That is not an archive link. Here is an actual archive link: Celerity Nov 24 #84

My bad dpibel Nov 24 #86

All good! Celerity Nov 24 #87

Fuck you Jeff Bezos! Initech Nov 23 #49

They moved from All the President's Men to this shit. . . Stargleamer Nov 23 #52

This begs the question, whose name(s) might be released with the files? dlk Nov 23 #53

Archive link, no paywall: Ocelot II Nov 23 #54

We normally agree, but I think his post IS misleading due to this quote from the editorial: Celerity Nov 23 #69

I see your point, but I took it as the Post opposing their release in principle Ocelot II Nov 23 #71

Not exactly true or accurate, but that's never stopped anyone from posting. Here's some actual quotes from editorial. Silent Type Nov 23 #56

"Political clamoring" is the same thing as public interest Walleye Nov 23 #57

In other words, Bezos is in the files... regnaD kciN Nov 23 #58

The basic idea that it isn't in the public interest to release DOJ materials in this case RockRaven Nov 23 #59

Bezos Toilet Paper Mysterian Nov 23 #60

Morons run the WA Post. I wanna know and I am ......The Public !!!!!!! Trueblue1968 Nov 23 #63

So glad I dumped my subscription. phylny Nov 23 #64

Hunh... LudwigPastorius Nov 23 #65

I would agree during normal times Buckeyeblue Nov 23 #67

wapo used to be a fine newspaper mike_c Nov 23 #68

What a surprise. Bezos the Pedo Protector. Cha Nov 23 #70

Right after the meeting with MBS relayerbob Nov 23 #72

The Washington POSt needs a massive boycott Blue Owl Nov 23 #73

lol they must be really, really, really bad SamuelTheThird Nov 23 #74

If this stuff ever gets out its going to be spectacular Ruby the Liberal Nov 24 #75

Bezos on a leash. spanone Nov 24 #76

State run media Patton French Nov 24 #77

JFC orangecrush Nov 24 #78

Shameful decision by a once-respectable paper. (nt) Paladin Nov 24 #79

Shameful use of once was a great paper to spread misinformation and protect the people in an international Botany Nov 24 #80

The OP is misleading due to its using a clickbait X-tweet that false frames: Celerity Nov 24 #85