The Epstein Fallout

When the Rot at the Top Starts to Smell

Hey comrades,

First off, I’m so sorry for ghosting you all. I didn’t fall off the face of the Earth, I just got buried under a mountain of responsibilities. Between grinding through a brutal summer semester and juggling a full-time job, I’ve barely had time to breathe, let alone write.

But I’m back, caffeinated, and ready to drag the ruling class through the mud where they belong.

The Boys’ Club Is Cracking, But Not Fast Enough

The article from The Seattle Times lays it out: internal tensions, finger-pointing, and a whole lot of “who knew what and when” are now public. But let’s not pretend this is just about bureaucratic missteps. This is about a system that has always bent over backwards to protect the elite, especially when they’re white, male, and fabulously wealthy.

Jeffrey Epstein wasn’t just a lone predator. He was a nexus of power, privilege, and perversion. The people who enabled him, whether through silence, complicity, or outright cover-up, aren’t just morally bankrupt. They are part of a system that treats accountability like a luxury item.

What Happened?

1. DOJ Memo Sparks Outrage
   On July 7, the Department of Justice released a memo concluding that Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in 2019 and that a thorough review of evidence revealed no credible “client list” or incriminating materials involving other individuals. This directly contradicted years of speculation and conspiracy theories, especially from right-wing circles.
   

2. Missing Footage Fuels Suspicion
   The DOJ also released 11 hours of surveillance footage from Epstein’s jail cell. However, about a minute of that footage was missing, which only intensified public skepticism and fueled more conspiracy theories.
   

3. Pam Bondi Under Fire
   Attorney General Pam Bondi, a Trump appointee, had previously hyped up the so-called “Epstein Files,” even handing out binders of documents earlier this year. But the files contained no new revelations, and her credibility took a hit. Critics, including MAGA influencers, accused her of misleading the public and demanded her resignation.
   

4. FBI Shake-Up
   FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, a former Secret Service agent and conservative media figure, reportedly considered resigning over the DOJ’s handling of the case. He didn’t show up to work on July 11, and insiders say he’s furious about the lack of transparency.
   

5. Trump’s Base in Revolt
   The fallout has caused a major rift within Trump’s base. While Trump defended Bondi, many of his supporters, including Steve Bannon and Laura Loomer, slammed the administration for failing to deliver on promises of exposing Epstein’s alleged network.

Where Was the Outrage Then?

Let’s rewind. Epstein got a sweetheart deal in 2008 that would make Monopoly tycoons blush. He served 13 months in a cushy county jail with work release privileges. Meanwhile, survivors were silenced, ignored, and retraumatized. And who signed off on that deal? Oh right, Alexander Acosta, who later became Trump’s Labor Secretary. Because of course he did.

Now, years later, the Justice Department is finally having a public spat over who dropped the ball. But where was this energy when survivors were begging to be heard?

The Left Has Been Screaming This for Years

Let’s be real. The left have been calling out this two-tiered justice system forever. We’ve seen how Black and brown communities are over-policed and over-incarcerated, while white-collar predators get book deals and beachfront homes. Epstein’s case is just the grotesque tip of a very large, very white iceberg.

And yet, when we demand reform, like abolishing cash bail, defunding bloated police departments, or holding prosecutors accountable, we’re told we’re being “radical.” But what’s truly radical is a system that lets a man like Epstein operate in plain sight for decades.

Time to Burn It Down (Metaphorically, of Course)

This isn’t just about Epstein. It’s about every institution that protected him. It’s about the prosecutors who looked the other way, the politicians who stayed silent, and the media outlets that buried the story until it was too big to ignore.

We don’t need more internal memos or PR apologies. We need structural change. We need a justice system that doesn’t flinch when the accused has a private jet. And we need to keep the pressure on, because if we don’t, they’ll just wait for the headlines to fade.