“This is unacceptable.”

Elon Musk, Alex Jones, and different outstanding conservatives erupted on-line after a authorities memo contradicted years of hypothesis about Jeffrey Epstein and his shopper listing.

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A newly launched Justice Department memo has reignited outrage amongst conservatives who imagine Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes had been a part of a broader cover-up involving highly effective elites. The memo, primarily based on an “exhaustive review” by the FBI and DOJ, concluded that Epstein acted alone, died by suicide, and didn’t possess a hidden blackmail “client list.” It additionally acknowledged no proof existed to prosecute extra events.

Elon Musk led the backlash, posting on X. “So … umm … then what is Ghislaine Maxwell in prison for?” and “Stuff like this does not improve people’s faith in government.”

Musk additionally retweeted, alongside an indignant emoji, one other individual on X who shared a clown meme poking enjoyable on the administration’s reversal concerning Epstein’s listing.

Later, he responded, “Anytime now,” to an outdated Trump interview clip through which the previous president promised to launch an Epstein listing if re-elected.

The memo, which Axios first reported on, triggered intense skepticism from Trump allies and critics alike. Despite having supported Trump up to now, many conservatives now accuse his administration of failing to ship transparency.

Adding to the firestorm was the discharge of jail surveillance footage. Though the DOJ shared two variations of an almost 11-hour video outdoors Epstein’s cell to dispel foul play, each featured a timestamp leap from 11:58 p.m. to midnight. That solely fueled additional conspiracy theories.

Prominent conservatives crash out over Epstein information

Several right-wing figures used their platforms to lash out, particularly over feedback made earlier this yr by former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi. In February, Bondi advised that she possessed paperwork pointing to Epstein’s “client list.” She stated on the time, “It’s sitting on my desk right now.” The new memo appeared to immediately contradict that declare.

“Was she lying then or is she lying now? We deserve answers,” posted conservative activist Robby Starbuck, calling the memo “unacceptable.”

Laura Loomer, in the meantime, posted her scathing opinion of Bondi’s dealing with of the case.

Former InfoWars conspiracy theorist podcaster Alex Jones, in the meantime, went on a teary rant in a video he tweeted. In the submit, he wrote, “The DOJ is running cover for the CIA and Mossad. NO ONE IS BUYING THIS!! Next the DOJ will say ‘Actually, Jeffrey Epstein never even existed.’ This is over the top sickening.”

Alt-right political activist Jack Posobiec tweeted, “If there were no clients, not even Prince Andrew was a client then? Cmon.”

Despite the outrage, the White House defended the investigation. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt insisted the DOJ had adopted by way of completely. She added that “this administration wants anyone who has ever committed a crime to be held accountable.”

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