Epstein scandal broadens as trove of letters from famous figures published
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Congress Subpoenas Clintons, Former DOJ Officials in Epstein Probe
Above: Former U.S. President Bill Clinton at a literary event in New York City on June 11, 2025. Image copyright: Rob Kim/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Congress is right to hold hearings and depositions on Jeffrey Epstein's case to address public outcry and ensure transparency. However, the conspiratorial fervor, fueled by promises of a "client list" and sinister cover-ups, has been exposed as baseless. Despite hype from Trump and officials like Pam Bondi, no credible evidence of blackmail or a client list emerged, proving these fringe theories are unfounded and lack substance.
Establishment-critical narrative
Decades of alleged cover-ups, from the Franklin scandal to Jeffrey Epstein, expose America's political elite as totally corrupt. It's unsurprising Epstein's well-known ties to powerful figures, coupled with his suspicious death, continue to fuel speculation about blackmail and cover-ups. Congress' probe must be fully transparent — every file, unredacted — or public trust will remain shattered. Hidden truths about grotesque corruption and abuse demand exposure to end this systemic rot.