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Day: February 4, 2024

@MatreshkaRF: RT by @mikenov: Hersh: #CIA director personally asked #Zelensky not to steal too much https://t.co/TudLlGa0Wc https://t.co/wUsQYLuXUo

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Post date February 4, 2024

Hersh: #CIA director personally asked #Zelensky not to steal too much https://t.co/TudLlGa0Wc pic.twitter.com/wUsQYLuXUo

— Matreshka 🌺 🇷🇺🇰🇿🇨🇦 VVP 2024 (@MatreshkaRF) February 2, 2024

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@Robert4787: RT by @mikenov: The CIA uses signals intelligence, human intelligence, and OSINT to locate Hamas leaders- electronic surveillance, communic…

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Post date February 4, 2024

The CIA uses signals intelligence, human intelligence, and OSINT to locate Hamas leaders- electronic surveillance, communication intercepts, paid informants, and analysis of public information provide a wealth of info about them. https://t.co/JdG0BelX8I #Hamas #cia #Security

— Robert Morton (@Robert4787) February 4, 2024

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@Robert4787: RT by @mikenov: Declassified Chronicles: CIA unveils the once-secret files on the Chilean Coup and the Top Secret 9/11/1973 President’s Dai…

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Post date February 4, 2024

Declassified Chronicles: CIA unveils the once-secret files on the Chilean Coup and the Top Secret 9/11/1973 President’s Daily Brief. Here’s an unprecedented peek into history’s covert corridors! https://t.co/vYP6hji3Fo #CIAFiles #DeclassifiedHistory #CIA #topsecret

— Robert Morton (@Robert4787) February 4, 2024

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@IsraeliPM: RT by @mikenov: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks, at the start of the Government meeting: “Israel is a sovereign state. We great…

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Post date February 4, 2024

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks, at the start of the Government meeting:

“Israel is a sovereign state. We greatly appreciate the support that we have received from the Biden administration since the outbreak of the war”https://t.co/UgLGASx0CU

— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) February 4, 2024

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@all_israel_news: RT by @mikenov: Former #Mossad chief Yossi Cohen emerges as a strong contender for #Likud leadership and a potential successor to @net…

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Post date February 4, 2024

Former #Mossad chief Yossi Cohen emerges as a strong contender for #Likud leadership and a potential successor to @netanyahu.
Cohen led Mossad’s covert mission to smuggle Iranian nuclear secrets from Tehran to Israel in 2018.#YossiCohen #LikudLeadership https://t.co/RjpNLTqpVf

— All Israel News (@all_israel_news) February 4, 2024

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Post date February 4, 2024

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— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) February 4, 2024

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@mikenov: Netanyahu and Yossi Cohen are plotting the “Operation Trump” – 2024 – Google Search https://t.co/MwcOMTr1g5 https://t.co/sgW84IOSog

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Post date February 4, 2024

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— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) February 4, 2024

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— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) February 4, 2024

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@mikenov: Netanyahu and Yossi Cohen are plotting the “Operation Trump” – 2024 – GS https://t.co/GqZ8z3GaMC Former Mossad chief and future leader of Likud? – All Israel … https://t.co/tjwH8oz9GU https://t.co/WdVBZZpbE6 › … 7 hours ago — Yossi Cohen – Former Mossad chief and future… https://t.co/OVBe9HxeYf

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Post date February 4, 2024

Netanyahu and Yossi Cohen are plotting the “Operation Trump” – 2024 – GS https://t.co/GqZ8z3GaMC

Former Mossad chief and future leader of Likud? – All Israel …https://t.co/tjwH8oz9GU https://t.co/WdVBZZpbE6 › …
7 hours ago — Yossi Cohen – Former Mossad chief and future… pic.twitter.com/OVBe9HxeYf

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) February 4, 2024

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Epstein files and Trump
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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.