Trump’s 20-Year Crusade Against Epstein? Supporters Say He Did More Than Anyone to Bring Him Down

The Jeffrey Epstein saga just took another political turn — and this time, the spotlight is squarely on Donald Trump.

With millions of pages of newly released documents flooding headlines, allies of the president argue there’s one fact that keeps getting overlooked: Trump has been sounding the alarm on Epstein for nearly two decades.

According to reports highlighted on Fox News, Trump was already urging law enforcement to crack down on Epstein back in 2006, when Florida authorities first began investigating the disgraced financier. At the time, Trump reportedly told a local sheriff, “Thank goodness you’re stopping him,” and encouraged investigators to look closely at Ghislaine Maxwell, whom he allegedly described as Epstein’s “evil” operative.

That early Palm Beach investigation ultimately resulted in a controversial plea deal for Epstein — one that critics long described as a “slap on the wrist.” But years later, during Trump’s first term in the White House, the federal case was revived by the Department of Justice. Epstein was arrested in 2019 on federal sex trafficking charges involving minors.

As the world knows, Epstein died in jail before he could stand trial, fueling endless speculation and conspiracy theories.

Now, in Trump’s second term, the White House has overseen the release of roughly three million pages of documents tied to Epstein. The files, made public by the Department of Justice, include photos, flight logs, and investigative materials. While some information remains redacted for legal reasons, members of Congress reportedly have access to the unredacted versions.

The latest document dump has reignited fierce political debate.

Democrats including Rep. Ro Khanna of California have pushed for full transparency, arguing the public deserves answers. Meanwhile, critics of the administration claim key information may still be withheld.

But Trump supporters say the record tells a different story. They argue that no political figure has done more to push investigations forward — from supporting early local probes to overseeing the federal case that ultimately led to Epstein’s arrest.

The controversy has only escalated online. Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota sharply criticized Trump on social media this week, while comedian Trevor Noah made headlines at the Grammys after joking about alleged ties between Trump and Epstein — claims that Trump allies insist are baseless.

Adding another twist, some commentators have floated the possibility of offering clemency to Ghislaine Maxwell in exchange for testimony that could further expose Epstein’s network. Whether that idea gains traction remains to be seen — and where Democrats would stand on such a deal is unclear.

One thing is certain: nearly seven years after Epstein’s arrest, the political aftershocks are still being felt. The debate over transparency, accountability, and who did what — and when — shows no sign of slowing down.

And as with so many high-profile scandals in American history, from JFK to Watergate, Epstein’s name may remain a lightning rod for suspicion and partisan warfare for years to come.