How Epstein Went From Trump’s Populist Weapon to a Political Problem

Trump Truth Social posts December 26 2025 Jeffrey Epstein

When the Epstein Files Stopped Being Useful

Donald Trump’s irritation with the Jeffrey Epstein case would be easier to take seriously if he hadn’t made it a campaign promise in 2024. At the time, Epstein wasn’t an afterthought or an outdated scandal; he was a dangling reward. Trump repeatedly suggested a second term would unseal records, expose a corrupt elite, and prove only he was brave enough. Epstein functioned as a campaign IOU—cashable only after victory. Continue reading “How Epstein Went From Trump’s Populist Weapon to a Political Problem”