How the Epstein Files Became a Political Weapon -- And Why No Clients Have Been Arrested - Decoding The Rhetoric

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For years, “the Epstein files” weren’t just a scandal. They became a political weapon: a catch-all story MAGA influencers used to paint Democrats as part of a hidden criminal network, supercharged by QAnon-era “Save the Children” narratives.

But now that Trump is back in power, that same weapon is boomeranging. The people who were told for years that Trump would “expose everything” are watching the story get managed, delayed, and re-framed in real time.

In this video, I break down how the Epstein files evolved from a conspiracy-fueled talking point into a mainstream MAGA loyalty test, and why Trump world suddenly wants the whole thing to disappear. - 02/21/2026.