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

Donald Trump

2024

"I'd be inclined to do the Epstein. I'd have no problem with it." - ABC News

Now

"It's pretty boring stuff... I don't understand why it keeps going." - ABC News

U.S. Vice President JD Vance

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

Pam Bondi

2025

"It's sitting on my desk right now to review." - Fox News

Now

Clarified she meant "the file along with the JFK, MLK files." - CNN

FBI Director Kash Patel

Kash Patel

2023

"Put on your big boy pants and let us know who the pedophiles are." - NPR

Now

"The conspiracy theories just aren't true, never have been." - Newsweek

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino

Dan Bongino

2023

"Listen, that Jeffrey Epstein story is a big deal, please do not let that story go." - NPR

Now

"He killed himself. I've seen the whole file." - Fox News

Donald Trump's Eldest Son Donald Trump Jr.

Donald Trump Jr.

2023

"Show us all the Epstein client list now!!! Why would anyone protect those scum bags?" - Snopes

Now

Remains silent as administration says no list exists. - Newsweek

Fox News Host Laura Ingraham

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

Political Commentator Charlie Kirk

Charlie Kirk

2024

Years of demanding Epstein file releases and transparency. - NPR

Now

"Honestly, I'm done talking about Epstein for the time being." - NPR