It seems like Democrat Jamie Ruskin has hopped on the Epstein case bandwagon, joined by figures like Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, and his deputy Dan Bongino, all testifying before Congress about the so-called Epstein files.
After a chaotic five days of publicity, including an ultimatum to the president, it’s curious how a certain influencer found himself aligned with Ruskin.
Trump officials seem to be handling the situation poorly. However, it’s not too surprising that some reports suggest the FBI may have scrubbed essential details related to Jeffrey Epstein from their files or that Epstein had connections as an asset to intelligence agencies.
This angle gained attention due to a 2019 piece by journalist VitKeywords in the Daily Beast, which stated that Alex Acosta, a former U.S. Attorney in Florida, had facilitated a controversial plea deal for Epstein in 2008. Allegations arose that Epstein had allegedly abused a victim involved in that deal.
Now, the sources linked to this are anonymous, and Acosta himself has never confirmed the claims. This controversy seems to distract from the questionable plea bargain that saw Epstein serve just 13 months in Palm Beach County Jail after pleading guilty to soliciting prostitution.
Such light punishments raise eyebrows. Even more puzzling is that Epstein’s clients continued their associations with him even after he became a registered sex offender.
“Are you still talking about this?”
This situation has spurred new allegations against Epstein from victims, highlighted notably by the Miami Herald, alongside a new federal complaint from the Southern District of New York during Trump’s administration.
In August 2019, Epstein died in a Manhattan jail while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Questions loom over whether it was a suicide or a murder.
Despite the DOJ and FBI’s consistent claims of suicide, former conspiracy theorists Patel and Bongino have recently suggested there’s no evidence to support the notion that he was murdered. A memo from the DOJ last week declared the case closed, stating there’s no “client list” from Epstein, and no further public disclosures are forthcoming.
But that wasn’t the end.
On Tuesday, Bondi was questioned by White House correspondent Stephen Nelson about whether Epstein had ties to any intelligence agencies and why there was a gap in the prison video the night he died.
Trump responded with a quip questioning why this topic was still being discussed.
In the meanwhile, Bondi attempted to clarify her position on Epstein’s client list, stating, “It’s right here on my desk.”
As for claims about Epstein’s potential ties to intelligence, she admitted, “I really don’t know. I can get back to you on that.”
This ignited a frenzy among certain online MAGA influencers who quickly rallied to defend Bondi against what they perceived as unjust criticism from Trump. They praised her for her work in navigating these complex issues.
“Let Pam Bondi do her job – she’s fantastic!”
As for the Epstein saga, which stretches nearly two decades, there seems to be a distraction at play. “Kash Patel and the FBI should focus on issues like voter fraud and political corruption, rather than getting bogged down in the past,” someone pointed out.
There’s a valid argument there.
Other scandals
Come Sunday, Bondi had not yet responded to Nelson regarding whether Epstein was indeed an asset for intelligence operations. CIA Director John Ratcliffe might have more insights to share.
He remained quiet at that meeting, which felt odd. Even the most open regimes have secrets they can’t disclose due to national security concerns or to maintain diplomatic relations.
It’s understandable wanting to uncover the truth about Epstein, but is it worth plunging into controversies that could shift opinions and create further chaos?
Sure, looking back can be enlightening, but isn’t there something more pressing to address?
Russiagate and related anti-Trump efforts by the FBI and DOJ certainly fill that bill for Sen. Chuck Grassley.
His recent revelations, shared here, include a series of emails from whistleblowers revealing how he was involved in what he called a “fantasy rebellion plot” meeting in January 2021, aimed at justifying actions at the Willard Hotel in Washington.
But it seemed all they were working with were Washington Post articles filled with insinuations.
Emails from Timothy Thibault, a formerly active anti-Trump agent, noted efforts to meet requests regarding investigations linked to events at the Willard Hotel.
Thibault indicated that the Washington Field Office was trying to anticipate preliminary investigations linked to those events.
Windom sought subpoenas for information related to the hotel’s guest list during that tumultuous period.
Grassley argues that the Biden-era agents and prosecutors began with conclusions in mind, attempting to fit in data to match preconceived narratives rather than letting investigations unfold naturally.
He emphasized that this could not have been exposed without the bravery of a whistleblower.
Plot and Punishment
Eventually, Windom’s assertions regarding a “Warroom” at the Willard Hotel fell apart; they simply weren’t true.
Giuliani claimed, “The Willard Hotel Warroom was focused on elections, not the riots. We were too tied up with figuring out the voting fraud issue.”
With the FBI unable to find any evidence linking the Willard Hotel to those events, Democrats, including J6 Committee leaders, took legal action against Giuliani and associates, aiming to hold them accountable for inciting the Capitol riots.
Even partisan figures couldn’t entertain these claims after DC Judge Amit Meta declined to dismiss lawsuits due to lack of evidence.
Not long after, Giuliani’s residences faced raids by the FBI, based on a dubious foreign lobbying investigation that ultimately led nowhere.
This scrutiny felt punitive, and it’s hard to deny that few, aside from Trump, have endured similar legal assaults as Giuliani.
It shows a troubling aspect of how elements within the DOJ and FBI are dedicated to finding ways to undermine Trump.
It’s essential to keep pushing back against such corruption.
They won’t stop unless we make them.
