As conspiracy theories around the Jeffrey Epstein case continue to swirl, US President Donald Trump has dismissed them outright, branding believers of the so-called “Epstein files” as “stupid” and accusing them of helping the Democrats by perpetuating falsehoods.
The comments were made in a post on Truth Social, Trump’s preferred communication platform, where he appeared to distance himself even from former allies. “Let those weaklings continue forward and do the Democrats' work,” he wrote. “I don’t want their support anymore.”
Trump added that the “Jeffrey Epstein Hoax” was a fabrication by the Democratic Party, targeting Republican supporters who have lent credibility to the allegations. “PAST supporters have bought into this ‘bulls---,’ hook, line, and sinker,” the President wrote in an earlier post.
His remarks come days after the Department of Justice released a memo claiming it found no evidence of an “incriminating client list” tied to Epstein’s alleged sex trafficking operation. Trump’s statement aligns with the official stance taken by both the DOJ and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, denying the existence of any such classified document.
Administration officials, including Pamela Bondi and Kash Patel, had earlier hinted at possessing explosive details regarding Epstein’s high-profile clients. However, both have since distanced themselves from their earlier claims, saying the “file” never existed in the form many believed.
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Despite these assertions, speculation was reignited after tech entrepreneur Elon Musk reposted an image on X labelled “The Official Jeffrey Epstein Paedophile Arrest Counter,” with the count set to zero. The image, a critique of the Justice Department’s inaction, implied elite protection of powerful individuals allegedly connected to Epstein’s network.
Epstein, a former schoolteacher-turned-financier, died in a Manhattan jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Officials ruled the death a suicide, though the circumstances remain the subject of persistent doubt and conspiracy, with critics alleging foul play to shield the elite.
Tensions within the Republican Party have escalated over the issue. Several GOP members initially blamed Democrats for allegedly suppressing Epstein-related evidence, but internal disagreements have now surfaced. Musk and other figures have made pointed allegations that Trump himself had ties to Epstein.
Steve Bannon, Trump’s former chief strategist, has issued a stark warning. Speaking to conservative outlets, he claimed that ongoing infighting over the Epstein narrative could cost Republicans up to 40 House seats in the 2026 midterm elections and jeopardise the presidency in 2028.
As the political storm brews, observers say the controversy could deepen divides within the Republican camp, with growing distrust among party leaders and the conservative base.
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