‘Attention will swing back’: Epstein outrage unlikely to subside despite Trump’s Iran war

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 6 min read 100% complete by Victoria BekiempisMarch 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
‘Attention will swing back’: Epstein outrage unlikely to subside despite Trump’s Iran war

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Despite the US attack on Iran dominating headlines, outrage over the Jeffrey Epstein case is expected to persist. Prior to the attack, there was already widespread discontent over issues like ICE raids, the cost of living, and healthcare prices. Trump had promised to release Epstein files, appealing to his base, but the Justice Department's handling of the release was criticized for being slow and incomplete, even after Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The DOJ missed the deadline for full disclosure, releasing documents in batches, which fueled further frustration. Advocates believe that while the Iran situation may temporarily divert attention, the Epstein case will continue to draw scrutiny.

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jeffrey epstein 100% epstein files 90% donald trump 80% iran war 70% justice department 60% outrage 50% congress 50% transparency 40%

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