Trump, Epstein, and the dark secrets the FBI keeps locked away

Elon Musk, the ousted "Minister of Productivity" in Donald Trump’s second administration, recently escalated matters during his dispute with Trump by claiming that Trump was indeed involved in the Epstein files.

Posting on X (formerly Twitter), Musk wrote:

"It's time to drop the real bomb: Donald Trump is involved in the Epstein files; this is the real reason they have not been made public."

Although Musk never explained how he gained access to unreleased files of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein — and later deleted the post, expressing regret — the damage had already been done. Questions about Epstein’s case, especially Trump's alleged involvement, sparked a political storm across America.

The Epstein case is a window into the moral bankruptcy, hedonism, and greed of America's ruling elite — a corruption that transcends political lines.

At the same time, Trump’s administration’s refusal to release the files and videos collected during investigations into Epstein’s activities, who allegedly died by suicide in a New York prison in 2019, reminded the American public of a harsh truth.

American journalist Chris Hedges described this reality:

"Trump is part of a vile club of politicians — Democrats and Republicans alike — billionaires and celebrities, who have long viewed people, often underage girls and boys, as commodities for exploitation for profit or pleasure."

Epstein’s case, as a convicted pedophile, has shaken America with multiple political earthquakes in recent years.

Among Epstein’s list of clients were politicians and public figures such as former President Bill Clinton, former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, former Treasury Secretary and Harvard President Larry Summers, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, former CIA Director Bill Burns, and former Senator George Mitchell.

Also on the list were U.S. federal and state prosecutors and various other government officials.

Despite much of Epstein’s files remaining hidden, it is known that he secretly installed hidden cameras in his luxurious residences, especially on his private island, Little St. James, to record politicians and elites sexually abusing underage boys and girls.

Countercurrents reports that the reason for these recordings remains unclear: theories range from Epstein’s intent for financial blackmail, acting as part of an intelligence operation for Israel’s Mossad, or collecting leverage to protect himself.

CNN has previously described Epstein as "an intelligence asset for Israel in West Asia."

Today, Epstein’s videos are stored securely in FBI vaults; these, along with other concrete evidence, could expose the sexual corruption of American politicians — particularly Trump. The lack of disclosure only fuels suspicions.

Epstein’s suspicious death also remains controversial. His family, citing a forensic pathologist who served as NYC’s Chief Medical Examiner, claims the autopsy points to homicide.

America’s political corruption knows no borders

According to Countercurrents, Epstein’s case highlights two important points:

-         Democrats and Republicans alike belong to the same corrupt club.

-         Courts and law enforcement agencies collude to protect high-profile political figures involved in such crimes.

Hedges argues that this case exposes the unaccountable, predatory nature of America’s ruling class, free to exploit the weak without consequences.

U.S. politicians implicated in Epstein’s child abuse network have reportedly gone to terrifying lengths to silence anyone seeking to expose them.

Virginia Giuffre, trafficked to British Prince Andrew at 17 by Epstein, was one of the few victims to speak publicly. Under immense pressure and threats, she tragically took her own life in April 2025.

Trump’s involvement in the Epstein case

Julie K. Brown, investigative journalist for the Miami Herald — whose reports largely reopened federal investigations into Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell — documented in her book "Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story" that in 2016, a woman under the alias "Katie Johnson" filed a civil lawsuit in California federal court. She claimed that at age 13, between June and September 1994, she was raped by both Trump and Epstein.

It appears Trump managed to silence this lawsuit through settlements; the complainant disappeared afterward.

In 2008, Alex Acosta, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, negotiated a plea deal for Epstein. This deal granted immunity from federal charges not only to Epstein’s four named accomplices but to any potential unnamed co-conspirators as well.

This agreement halted the FBI’s investigation into whether other victims or political figures were involved and sealed indictments.

Michael Wolff, Trump’s biographer, claims that after Maxwell’s arrest in July 2020, Trump considered pardoning her, fearing she might reveal details about their decades-long friendship. Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison in July 2022.

Wolff wrote:

"Epstein’s closest relationship was with Donald Trump. They were inseparable for 15 years, sharing everything — women, schemes, and even Epstein advising Trump on tax fraud."

Trump openly praised Epstein as "a terrific guy" before their falling out and bizarrely wished Maxwell "well" while she faced sex trafficking charges.

Legal anomalies, including the disappearance of massive evidence implicating Epstein, allowed him in 2007 to escape federal sex trafficking charges and instead plead guilty to minor state offenses of soliciting prostitution from a minor.

A new scandal trap for Trump

The latest revelations around Epstein’s case have dragged Trump into yet another scandal, despite his portrayal of himself as America’s leading conspiracy theorist.

Trump’s efforts to suppress the Epstein files — especially after the DOJ’s claim that no client list exists — have only worsened suspicions. This contradiction with earlier promises of transparency strengthened belief in a real cover-up.

Predictably, Trump blamed Democrats for failing to expose these files years ago, attempting to shift attention. However, this move only increased demands for transparency — ensuring the Epstein scandal is far from over.

For years, Trump fueled his rise by portraying America as controlled by a "deep state" of intelligence agencies, billionaires, and shady political actors orchestrating events behind the scenes. He painted himself as the victim of CIA and FBI conspiracies. Now, ironically, he seems trapped in the very kind of conspiracy he always claimed to fight.

The political earthquake triggered by Epstein’s sexual abuse scandal has created a challenge for America with deep, far-reaching consequences — particularly for its former president.