About this episode
Why did Elon Musk promise to release Jeffrey Epstein’s files to Virginia Giuffre, only to break her trust? In this compelling episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, Tara Palmeri unveils an exclusive look into Virginia Giuffre’s direct messages with Elon Musk on X, where he vowed to release Jeffrey Epstein’s files to aid her pursuit of justice, only to weaponize them for political gain, deepening the betrayal that marked Virginia’s tragic end as Ghislaine Maxwell edges toward clemency. Drawing from her investigative podcast "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein," Tara shares Virginia’s hopeful journey, including her emotional handwritten note—read by Virginia in this episode—to former Epstein chef Adam Perry Lang, now a celebrity chef and friend of Jimmy Kimmel, urging him to testify about the horrors she endured, though he never responded. Joined by Kristy Greenberg and Claire McCaskill on Nicolle Wallace’s Deadline: White House, Tara further explores the systemic failures and political theater that continue to leave Epstein’s victims, like Virginia, in the dark, with no justice in sight. Do you think Elon Musk should still release the Epstein files to honor his promise to Virginia Giuffre? Welcome to The Tara Palmeri Show! Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless political journalists. As a deeply-sourced reporter, she brings her audience inside the machinations of the highest level of power. Her quick wit and unvarnished reporting goes beyond the headlines, offering a deeper understanding of the intrigues of the permanent political class. This show is not about platitudes. Rather it's about what’s really happening at the highest levels of power and the inside conversation. Tara has covered national politics and foreign affairs for fifteen years. 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’s also worked for the Washington Examiner, the New York Post, POLITICO Europe and Puck, and she hosted The Ringer's election podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win." Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein called "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Subscribe to Tara’s weekly newsletter The Red Letter on Substack Support her independent journalism on GoFundMe Visit her channel on YouTube Follow Tara on Social Media: Instagram X TikTok Got guest ideas or news tips? TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices