Despite years of whispers and wild theories, a fresh Washington Post report has cleared the air, stating there’s no public evidence tying President Donald Trump to any wrongdoing in the Jeffrey Epstein saga.
In a nutshell, the report dives into the murky waters of Epstein’s crimes and death, while the Justice Department’s recent review sticks to the suicide ruling, leaving many questions unanswered, and Congress is pushing hard for more documents, Newsmax reported.
Let’s rewind to the early 2000s, when Trump and Epstein, a wealthy financier later convicted as a sex offender, were known to be social acquaintances.
Notably, Trump was the first prominent figure to cut ties with Epstein, well before the financier’s 2006 arrest for his horrific crimes against underage girls.
Fast forward to 2019, when Epstein died in a Manhattan jail—a death the Justice Department recently reaffirmed as suicide, despite swirling conspiracy theories hinting at foul play to shield powerful elites.
The Washington Post’s investigation found no credible claims linking Trump to Epstein’s trafficking network or any illicit behavior, even as his name pops up in Justice Department files without a hint of criminal conduct.
Earlier this month, under Attorney General Pam Bondi, the Justice Department wrapped up its review of the Epstein case, declaring no further documents would be released—a move that’s fueled frustration across the political spectrum.
“Even people who are fully on board with the MAGA agenda are like, 'This is too much,'” said Tucker Carlson, slamming the lack of transparency from Trump’s own DOJ. Well, Tucker, when even the base is grumbling, it’s clear the stonewalling isn’t winning any popularity contests.
Trump himself authorized this review and even pushed to unseal grand jury testimony related to Epstein, though a federal judge shot down that request, leaving many wondering if the full story will ever surface.
Meanwhile, Congress isn’t sitting idly by, with multiple efforts underway to dig up more dirt—or clarity—on Epstein and his associates.
Last week, a bipartisan House subcommittee vote forced the Justice Department to cough up thousands of pages of Epstein-related files, while three separate House panels passed resolutions demanding deeper investigation.
The House has also subpoenaed Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s former companion currently serving a 20-year sentence for aiding his abuse, and next month, House Republicans plan to question her directly at a federal prison in Florida.
Adding intrigue, the Justice Department sent Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, once Trump’s attorney, to interview Maxwell for two days earlier this month—though what came of it remains under wraps.
“Prosecutors would have fully explored whether she had any valuable information before she went to trial and was sentenced,” noted Barbara McQuade, a former U.S. attorney, suggesting Maxwell’s testimony might not unearth new culprits. Still, with public interest sky-high—58% of Americans are following this case closely per a CBS News/YouGov survey—every tidbit feels like a potential bombshell.
As for Trump, he’s urged supporters to drop the conspiracy chatter, saying last week, “Don’t talk about Trump,” in a bid to steer focus elsewhere. But with lingering side stories, like his alleged birthday message to Epstein decades ago (which he denies and is suing The Wall Street Journal over), the noise isn’t likely to fade—though conservatives might argue it’s time to focus on policy over old gossip.
