Mark Epstein, the brother of the late Jeffrey Epstein, stated on Tuesday that he would “stread even more in his mouth,” alluding to the stigma surrounding the Trump administration’s handling of his brother’s case in 2019, which he believes contributed to his suicide.
The topic has resurfaced recently after the Justice Department released a memo indicating that there is “no evidence” supporting claims about Epstein’s wrongdoing.
In an interview on NewsNation’s “Cuomo,” Mark Epstein expressed his belief that his brother was “probably murdered.” He pointed out that every time officials attempted to address the claims that Epstein likely died by suicide, it seemed to backfire, making their arguments look worse.
He referenced FBI director Kash Patel’s comments regarding the ongoing investigation, noting that Trump administration officials touted Patel’s credentials as a prosecutor during his confirmation hearings earlier this year.
Mark paraphrased Patel, recalling his assertion that “you know about suicide when you see it.” This led Mark to question Patel’s experience: “How many suicides has he seen? Two? Is he a forensic pathologist? Does he even have a medical degree? Did he earn a certificate for CPR? Does he have a Boy Scout Merit badge for first aid?”
Additionally, Mark pointed out that Patel wasn’t present when his brother was discovered unresponsive in his prison cell in New York City.
“So when they made that statement, I just laughed at how absurd it was,” Mark Epstein remarked.
A memo released by the Justice Department on Monday asserted that Jeffrey Epstein did not possess a “client list” and noted his attempts to intimidate influential figures involved in his crimes.
These findings contradict various conspiracy theories promoted by certain right-wing media and online influencers, many of whom quickly seized on Monday’s memos, suggesting there was a cover-up.
The administration provided nearly 11 hours of video to bolster its claims, but some questioned the integrity of the timestamps. On Tuesday, during a cabinet meeting, President Trump reiterated the Justice Department’s conclusions and dismissed inquiries about Epstein’s case.
