Shifting Narratives
Prominent figures who used the Jeffrey Epstein story as a talking-point to garner support have either flipped on their position or attempted to distance themselves from the subject.
U.S. President Donald Trump
U.S. Vice President JD Vance
2024
"Seriously, we need to release the Epstein list. That is an important thing." - TIME
Now
"Donald Trump didn't do anything wrong with Jeffrey Epstein." - Rolling Stone
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi
FBI Director Kash Patel
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino
Donald Trump's Eldest Son Donald Trump Jr.
Fox News Host Laura Ingraham
2025
Asked crowd if "satisfied" with Epstein probe results. Room filled with boos. - CNN
Now
Didn't mention Epstein once on recent show, said she's "moving on." - Conservative Brief