On Friday, Representative Jamie Raskin spoke on MSNBC’s "The Briefing," describing former President Donald Trump as “like a one-man crime wave.” Raskin accused Trump of using the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein as a political tool rather than a genuine effort to uncover the truth.
Raskin explained that when the Department of Justice returned to Washington, they effectively shut down the Epstein investigation. According to him, all ongoing files and inquiries were called off, with officials, including Kash Patel, telling Congress there was nothing further to pursue. Now, Raskin said, Trump wants to reopen the investigation, but not to seek justice. Instead, he believes this move is meant to distract from his own involvement and create political chaos.
Raskin also criticized how Trump views criminal investigations. He argued that Trump treats the legal system as if it’s just a game to use against political opponents. Raskin emphasized that the justice system’s purpose is to find the truth about crimes, such as the widespread child sex abuse associated with Epstein, not to target people just because of their party. He said it’s absurd to think democracy works by simply taking turns prosecuting the other side—but that’s exactly what Trump seems to want people to believe.
The remarks highlight ongoing political tension around the Epstein case and the broader issue of how investigations intersect with partisan politics.
