Tucker Carlson, former Fox News host, warns that how the Trump administration handles the Jeffrey Epstein case could lead to a “revolution.” He believes that perceived cover-ups or a lack of accountability over child sex trafficking could provoke a public backlash.
DOJ and FBI Memo: Under Trump, the DOJ and FBI released a memo stating no credible evidence of a “client list” or blackmail scheme tied to Epstein and concluded his death was by suicide.
Carlson’s Critique: Carlson criticized these findings, questioning the lack of accountability despite claims that “thousands of children were raped.” He warned such actions might lead to revolt.
Why is Pam Bondi’s Justice Department covering up Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes and murder? Saagar Enjeti has a theory.
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Revolution Warning: On his podcast, Carlson stated that failing to hold powerful individuals accountable is dangerous.
“How can you say that thousands of children were raped and then not find out who raped them?” Carlson asked on Tuesday’s episode of his podcast, The Tucker Carlson Show, referencing claims made in past media appearances by Attorney General Pam Bondi.
“Really? Thousands of children got raped? Who raped them? Where are the rapists? Why aren’t they in jail?” Carlson questioned. “This is the Department of Justice. That is so crazy.”
Accusations of Cover-Up: Carlson accused Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Trump DOJ of covering up Epstein’s connections, suggesting government actions protect influential individuals. This fuels conspiracy theories and public distrust.
MAGA and Right-Wing Backlash: Conspiracy theorists, MAGA supporters, and former Trump allies see this as betrayal and evidence of a cover-up.
Two Explanations: He speculated either that Trump is implicated (which he doubts) or that intelligence agencies are central to this story and protected by the government.
Distrust in Narrative: If incriminating evidence against Trump existed, political opponents would have leaked it, implying an intelligence cover-up instead.
“Are you still talking about Jeffrey Epstein? This guy‘s been talked about for years…you want to waste the time?!” Trump told Steven Nelson, a reporter for The New York Post.
Public Outrage: The handling continues fueling skepticism among those believing powerful figures are shielded from justice.
Political Implications: Reflects growing rift within right-wing media; some openly criticize Trump’s handling of the Epstein investigation.
My Take: A revolution from whom for what? Tucker is over-dramatizing. Thanks to all the MAGA conspiracy nonsense, they are eating their own as some of them REALLY BELIEVE the Biden Trump government isn’t being transparent. They were hoping so badly that Trump’s presidential win would expose all the Democrats as child sex traffickers.
They are not happy their narratives are being ripped apart …. And, to add insult to injury, by other MAGA faithful.
Second, maybe the government isn’t being transparent after all but is hiding evidence that would incriminate one or more of their own child sex traffickers?
Third, if all these child rapes and abductions are happening in America, child sex trafficking is still not happening nearly as much as MAGA would want you to believe. That said, one crime committed on a child is one too many.
