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Day: January 13, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@McFaul: RT by @mikenov: Absolutely awesome phrase.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date January 13, 2024

Absolutely awesome phrase. https://t.co/g8L7Vv3PTj

— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) January 12, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@anneapplebaum: RT by @mikenov: total moron AND a Russian asset

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date January 13, 2024

total moron AND a Russian asset https://t.co/YUQTGUR3wP

— Anne Applebaum (@anneapplebaum) January 13, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@WashTimes: RT by @mikenov: Trump told the Manhattan courtroom that he was targeted by Democratic state Attorney General Letitia James, and was denied a…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date January 13, 2024

Trump told the Manhattan courtroom that he was targeted by Democratic state Attorney General Letitia James, and was denied a fair trial because it will be decided by Judge Arthur Engoron and not by a jury. https://t.co/TqoIon95VE

— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) January 13, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@Newsweek: RT by @mikenov: Donald Trump “hung himself” in Judge Engoron’s courtroom: Ex-prosecutor https://t.co/NGfbtJBhVJ

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date January 13, 2024

Donald Trump “hung himself” in Judge Engoron’s courtroom: Ex-prosecutor https://t.co/NGfbtJBhVJ

— Newsweek (@Newsweek) January 12, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@igorsushko: RT by @mikenov: 🚨 🔥 Russia: Wildberries employees burned down the 100,000m² (25 acres) warehouse in Saint Petersburg in response to Putin’s…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date January 13, 2024

🚨 🔥 Russia: Wildberries employees burned down the 100,000m² (25 acres) warehouse in Saint Petersburg in response to Putin’s fascist raids at the location earlier today – masses of workers were arrested to be sent to fight in Ukraine. Wildberries is Russia’s Amazon ripoff. pic.twitter.com/4N6omZNf3e

— Igor Sushko (@igorsushko) January 13, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: RT @HillaryClinton: When Republican politicians dictate life-and-death health care decisions rather than leaving those crucial choices to w…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date January 13, 2024

When Republican politicians dictate life-and-death health care decisions rather than leaving those crucial choices to women and their doctors, families pay the price.https://t.co/lQsQ61kwcL

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) January 12, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@SpiesVespers: RT by @mikenov: OTD Jan 13, 1953 Soviet spy #William_Remington’s second perjury trial began. Found guilty and sentenced, he was later mur…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date January 13, 2024

OTD Jan 13, 1953 Soviet spy #William_Remington‘s second perjury trial began. Found guilty and sentenced, he was later murdered in prison. pic.twitter.com/SYoeV3hTl7

— SPIES&VESPERS (@SpiesVespers) January 13, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@Israel: RT by @mikenov: German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck: “Accusing Israel of genocide is a complete distortion of victims and perpetrators.” 📸…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date January 13, 2024

German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck:

“Accusing Israel of genocide is a complete distortion of victims and perpetrators.”

📸 @dwnews pic.twitter.com/LHJ5UTHagP

— Israel ישראל 🇮🇱 (@Israel) January 12, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@AP: RT by @mikenov: Donald Trump ordered to pay The New York Times and its reporters nearly $400,000 in legal fees https://t.co/cwsxQ2t7ff

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date January 13, 2024

Donald Trump ordered to pay The New York Times and its reporters nearly $400,000 in legal fees https://t.co/cwsxQ2t7ff

— The Associated Press (@AP) January 13, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@haaretzcom: RT by @mikenov: ■ Hamas is digging in, and the IDF is far from achieving its goals ■ An Israeli “no” to a new hostage deal could spell thei…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date January 13, 2024

■ Hamas is digging in, and the IDF is far from achieving its goals
■ An Israeli “no” to a new hostage deal could spell their doom
■ U.S. Secretary of State has is own plan for the day after – with one small problemhttps://t.co/X19kK0lRKw

— Haaretz.com (@haaretzcom) January 13, 2024

Mike Nova 2

Podcast by Mike Nova 2

Epstein files and Trump
https://gemini.google.com/share/520bda4c204b

As of early February 2026, the relationship between Donald Trump and the Jeffrey Epstein files has entered a major new phase following the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act in late 2025.

The situation is currently defined by a massive document release, intense political debate over redactions, and new details regarding Trump’s inner circle.

The Epstein Files Transparency Act (2025)
In a rare moment of bipartisan unity, Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act in November 2025. President Trump signed the bill on November 19, 2025, which legally mandated the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release all investigative files related to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Trump’s Reversal: Initially, Trump dismissed the push for the files as a “Democrat hoax” and “pretty boring stuff.” However, facing a near-unanimous House vote, he shifted his stance, urging Republicans to support the release and claiming he had “nothing to hide.”

The “Final” Release: On January 30, 2026, the DOJ released its largest tranche to date—over 3 million pages, 180,000 images, and 2,000 videos. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche (a former personal lawyer for Trump) stated this fulfilled the government’s legal obligations.

Key Findings Regarding Donald Trump
While the millions of pages have not produced evidence of criminal activity by Trump, they have shed more light on his past social ties:

Frequent Mentions: Trump’s name appears over 3,000 times in the latest documents. Most references are in news articles Epstein collected, correspondence between other parties, or unverified tips sent to the FBI.

Unverified Allegations: The files include previously unsealed FBI tips and “sensationalist” claims made shortly before the 2020 election. The DOJ has explicitly defended Trump against these, labeling them “unfounded and false.”

Specific Incidents: One document contains an allegation that Epstein introduced a 14-year-old girl to Trump at Mar-a-Lago in the early 2000s, though no charges or corroborating evidence of misconduct were provided.

Trump’s Response: On February 1, 2026, Trump told reporters that the files actually “absolve” him and prove the claims against him were a “radical left” fabrication.

Inner Circle & Wider Connections
The 2026 release has been notable for revealing that members of Trump’s circle remained in contact with Epstein longer than previously known:

Steve Bannon: The files show text and email exchanges between Bannon and Epstein as late as 2019, including a discussion about Epstein’s private plane.

Elon Musk: Emails from 2012 show Musk inquiring about “wild parties” on Epstein’s island. Musk has defended these on X, stating Epstein “hounded” him and that the release is an attempt to “smear” him.

Howard Lutnick: The Commerce Secretary also appears in the files, though his representatives state his interactions were limited and social.

Current Controversies
Redaction Failures: The DOJ faced a massive backlash after it was discovered that “blacked-out” text could be revealed by simply copying and pasting it. This accidentally exposed the identities of dozens of victims, leading to a legal battle between survivors’ attorneys and the administration.

“Cover-Up” Claims: Democrats, led by Representative Jamie Raskin, have accused the Trump administration of a “full-blown cover-up,” arguing that only half of the 6 million responsive documents have actually been released.