Trump Used to Promote Epstein Conspiracy Theories; Now He Faces Their Consequences.

President Donald Trump has urged the public to cease discussions about Jeffrey Epstein, but the internet seems to be ignoring his request. As Trump and his administration confront backlash from conspiracy-minded supporters, the controversy has intensified following a recent statement from the Department of Justice and Trump’s own comments discouraging inquiries into Epstein. The convicted sex offender’s case has become emblematic of widespread distrust in both the government and mainstream media.

On Truth Social, Trump remarked, “One year ago, our Country was DEAD, now it’s the ‘HOTTEST’ Country anywhere in the World. Let’s keep it that way, and not waste Time and Energy on Jeffrey Epstein, somebody that nobody cares about.” Ironically, his post only fueled interest in Epstein, leading to a spike in online searches for his name.

Engagement on Trump’s post soared, receiving over 45,000 responses, many of which voiced disappointment in the president’s dismissal of Epstein’s case. Epstein, who died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges, was officially ruled to have committed suicide, yet conspiracy theories regarding his death have persisted. Throughout his political career, Trump has leveraged conspiracy theories for political advantages, from challenges to Barack Obama’s birth certificate to claims of widespread child abuse.

In his latest campaign, Trump expressed willingness to explore an alleged Epstein client list, which many believe could implicate powerful individuals. The department’s recent memo, asserting no evidence of an incriminating client list, ignited further outrage among Trump supporters. This factor, combined with Trump’s statements, has generated significant online commotion.

Discussions surrounding Epstein and the government’s handling of his case have sparked everything from online debates to conversations at events like the Turning Point USA’s Student Action Summit, where dissent against Trump was palpable. Efforts by the White House to limit the commentary on social media have largely been ineffective. Experts suggest that Trump’s contradictions regarding Epstein have left his supporters feeling confused and resistant to accepting alternative narratives.

Conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein transcend typical partisan divides, making them particularly volatile in the current political climate.