The Epstein Files: A Convenient European Scapegoat
When news broke that several high-profile European figures, including Norway's former defense minister and a prominent Danish politician, were implicated in the newly unsealed Jeffrey Epstein documents, the mainstream narrative positioned this as a triumph of transparency. Headlines suggested a reckoning, implying that the 'truth' was finally coming out and justice was being served. However, an
examination of the broader historical record and the nature of these revelations brings a different, far more cynical, pattern into focus. CASE A: The European Scapegoats The coverage surrounding the Epstein files points to individuals like Norway's former Defense Minister, Frank Bakke-Jensen, having used Epstein's private jet, and Danish politician Mette Frederiksen's associate, Mogens Lykketoft,
also being listed. The implication is clear: these foreign connections are being exposed, leading to political fallout and, in some cases, career damage. The narrative emphasizes their proximity to a known pedophile, creating a public spectacle of accountability. For instance, Bakke-Jensen's name appeared on flight logs, and reporting quickly linked him to the scandal (NRK, 2024). CASE B: The
Persistent Blind Spot of U.S. and UK Elites Contrast this with the comparatively muted or quickly suppressed scrutiny given to equally, if not more, damaging revelations concerning powerful figures within the United States and the United Kingdom. While Prince Andrew’s connection received significant, albeit delayed, attention, the vast network of American financiers, politicians, and intelligence