This is currently the hottest topic in the United States, without a doubt.
It’s not about Trump imposing a 30% tax on the EU, nor about Trump’s one-year anniversary of his shooting in Pennsylvania, or about the tragic children drowning in floods in Texas. It’s about the latest developments in the Epstein case.
On the surface, what seems to be the progress is that the Department of Justice and the FBI have declared that the “client list” does not exist; but in reality, Americans are largely skeptical, including many of Trump’s supporters, who are thoroughly angered.
Many people have called for U.S. Attorney General Barr to immediately resign over this matter.
Why do Americans pay so much attention to the Epstein case?
Because it’s a big case, an extraordinary case, and it’s also related to numerous political and business elites in the United States and Western countries.
Epstein was once a financial magnate, with close ties to politicians and business leaders such as Clinton, Trump, and Prince Andrew. In July 2019, Epstein was arrested for conspiring to traffic and sexually exploit minors—he had built a private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands into an “adult playground” for these elites, where many young girls became victims.
A month later, Epstein mysteriously died in prison, reportedly recording videos of the actions of these elites.
During the U.S. presidential election campaign, Trump repeatedly promised to expose the truth behind the Epstein case and reveal the “client list” long rumored to exist.
After thorough investigations, the Department of Justice and the FBI announced their final findings: there was no “client list,” and there was no evidence that Epstein extorted wealthy individuals; the U.S. government also released footage of Epstein’s last moments, determining his death to be suicide.
However, just missing a minute from the video.
So, after the conclusion was announced, American public opinion was outraged, especially among Trump’s supporters, MAGA group, who were 100 percent unconvinced, pointing directly at Attorney General Barr, even Trump himself.
Former Fox News anchor Carlson stated, “They are covering up the crimes, using their own words to conceal very serious ones.”
Don’t forget, Trump and Epstein have many photos together, with some of them featuring numerous young and beautiful girls around them.
Many Americans even believe that Trump is on Epstein’s list, otherwise how could his promised truth be so disastrously unfulfilled?
On July 12th, he posted a lengthy tweet to his supporters, saying:
“My brothers and sisters, what’s going on with you all? Everyone is targeting Attorney General Bumpy, but her work is outstanding!” He also said, “We are a team, MAGA (Make America Great Again), I don’t like what’s happening.”
He further claimed that the Epstein case was entirely fabricated by Obama, Hillary, Biden, and others. Now everyone is fixated on this case, which is interfering with his work, so…
“Don’t waste your time and energy on Epstein; he’s nobody’s concern!”
Anyway, it’s an extremely rare phenomenon. Previously, Trump’s tweets were always resonant, but this time, over 90% were against him, questioning him, and accusing him of breaking his promises.
Of course, there will be no lack of attacks.
U.S. Senator Jon pointed out, “Really do people think that this former president who once met with Jeffrey Epstein would release documents about Epstein?”
Anyway, many things remain unverified, and it cannot be ruled out that they are being framed or falsely accused, but there are always those who speak with certainty. Can Trump clarify this?
It must also be acknowledged that Musk played a significant role in the escalation of the Epstein case.
Remember, not long after a recent spat with Trump, Musk unleashed a bombshell:
“It’s time to deliver the real shockwave. Trump is on the Epstein list, and that’s precisely why they wouldn’t disclose it.”
Remember this tweet; the truth will soon be revealed.
He then retweeted a post stating: “The relationship between Trump and Epstein is well-known; he has at least flown on Epstein’s plane seven times…”
Although Musk later deleted the tweet and expressed regret to Trump, their relationship deteriorated further, leading Musk to announce the formation of the American Party and stated:
“How can people have faith in him if Trump doesn’t release documents related to Epstein?”
After the US Department of Justice announced nothing, he immediately posted a meme showing a clown image, demonstrating the shifting stance of the US government on this issue: “We will publish the Epstein case list → We need more time → The Epstein case list is right here on my desk → No ‘customer list’ for Epstein.”
He also publicly called out Trump: “He said six times ‘Epstein’, and everyone was told not to talk about Epstein anymore. Just follow through with the promised documents.”
The Epstein case is undoubtedly one of the most controversial cases in the 21st century in the United States. The criminal acts, bizarre endings, and involvement of numerous politicians, businessmen, and celebrities have shaken Americans’ trust in these elites, media institutions, and even the US judicial system.
Therefore, this case has transcended ordinary criminal cases, blending many speculations and conspiracy theories into a political bargain or resource.
During the election campaign, Trump promised to reveal the truth, responding to public concerns and hinting at the Democratic Party’s sins and conspiracies. Little did we know, when Trump actually took office, he not only failed to disclose the so-called truth but also claimed it was all fabricated by the Democrats without any ‘customer list’.
The Democratic Party won’t accept Trump’s promises to not let this project fall through; the American society is even more skeptical, asking what the promised list is? Why rush to close it off? Are you really on that list, Trump?
It seems Trump might be unjustly accused, or perhaps he genuinely has some hidden troubles.
However, once the public opinion is mobilized, it becomes tireless. The so-called final investigation results from the US Department of Justice are not meant to calm public discontent but rather to thoroughly inflame public sentiment.
Even those within Trump’s MAGA camp, who most believe in a “customer list,” have also taken a stance against him.
Smart as Elon Musk is, he has found an important breakthrough: accusing Trump’s tariff policies, which Trump defends as national interests; criticizing Trump’s deportation of illegal immigrants, which Trump responds to as strict enforcement; but when it comes to the Epstein case, where Trump was intimate with Epstein, Trump finds himself at a loss for words.
We don’t know if Trump knows, or maybe he doesn’t either.
But without a doubt, this has become a vulnerability for Trump.