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Trump Claims He ‘Never Went’ To Epstein’s Island, Tells People To Focus On Bill Clinton Instead | “You’re making a very big thing over something that’s not a big thing,” President Donald Trump told reporters questioning him about Jeffrey Epstein. So, let’s dissect this. The core of it is Trump’s vehement denial of ever visiting Epstein’s infamous island, coupled with a directive to shift the spotlight onto Bill Clinton. But the denial itself is almost the admission, isn’t it? As if by saying he wasn’t there, we’re supposed to forget the photos, the connections, the long history of friendship between Trump and Epstein.
The instinct to deflect, to point fingers elsewhere, is a hallmark of a guilty conscience. It’s a calculated move to muddy the waters, hoping to dilute the impact of the questions surrounding his relationship with Epstein. If it wasn’t a big deal, as he claims, why the urgent need to redirect the focus? If there’s nothing to hide, shouldn’t he welcome scrutiny and prove his innocence with transparency? The constant refrain of “it’s not a big thing” is a dismissive attempt to downplay the severity of the allegations, to trivialize the victims, and to protect himself.
The tactic of bringing up Bill Clinton is a familiar one: whataboutism. It’s an attempt to shift the blame, to create a false equivalence, to suggest that if Clinton was involved, then Trump’s involvement is somehow less significant. But even if Clinton were guilty, it doesn’t absolve Trump. It just creates a situation where, if both are guilty, then both need to be held accountable. Democrats, unlike MAGA folks, are less likely to form a cult-like behavior and more likely to hold those found to be corrupt accountable.
The real question is why Trump is so eager to divert attention away from his own association with Epstein. The modeling agencies, the private jets, the homes in proximity – they paint a picture of a life intertwined with Epstein’s world. If the island isn’t the primary location of abuse but rather Epstein’s residences, then Trump’s constant association with Epstein’s inner circle can be considered a red flag. Then you’ve got the flight logs, pictures and letters, the birthday note, and the overall appearance of deep friendship, all of which contradict his denials. That’s how you know he was probably there.
The strategy is clear: try to control the narrative. Deny, deflect, and distract. It’s a tried-and-true method for someone who, as they say, has made a big thing out of not a big thing. Trump’s actions speak louder than his words. His attempts to minimize the allegations and deflect responsibility only serve to raise more suspicions.
If the Clinton’s are involved, by all means, prosecute them, too. That’s the simple and easy part. But it’s about addressing the present, which is Trump’s alleged ties to Epstein. If Trump never did anything wrong, as he claims, then it should be a breeze to release the files. The implication is simple: release the files and prove your innocence.
The underlying issue here is the alleged systematic trafficking and abuse of children. This is not a matter of political gamesmanship or partisan squabbles. It’s about accountability, justice, and the protection of the vulnerable.
The call to “focus on Bill Clinton” is not an answer. It’s a way to avoid answering the hard questions about his own behavior, and that alone is telling.