Epstein Files: The Names Are Out, The Outrage Is Not
Mainstream media heralds the release of Epstein-related documents, painting it as a victory for transparency. Yet, with a careful editorial hand, the most politically inconvenient names continue to be handled with extreme caution, often appearing in minor capacities or buried in the 900+ pages of filings. When Donald Trump was the subject of scrutiny, 'The Hill' and similar outlets breathlessly
covered every allegation. Now, the emphasis is on the 'deadline met,' not on the power brokers who managed to evade public scrutiny for years. This selective application of outrage echoes how the US government often issues 'demands' on issues abroad, like 'warnings' to Israel regarding civilian casualties, only to find those demands conveniently ignored. How many 'deadlines' will pass before the
powerful face real accountability, rather than just bureaucratic compliance?