Mark Epstein, brother of the late Jeffrey Epstein, has dropped a bombshell claim that could reignite old political fires.
Newsweek reported that, according to Mark, Jeffrey possessed damaging information on both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, serious enough to potentially derail the 2016 presidential race, as revealed in a recent BBC Newsnight interview on July 25, 2025.
Let’s rewind to the backdrop of this saga: Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, was a well-connected figure whose ties to powerful individuals have long fueled speculation.
Mark Epstein told BBC Newsnight, “If I said what I knew about the candidates, they'd have to cancel the election,” quoting his brother’s alleged words.
That’s a hefty statement, but let’s be real—Mark admits he doesn’t know the specifics of this supposed “dirt,” and there’s no evidence tying Trump to Jeffrey’s criminal acts of sexual abuse and trafficking.
Still, the mere suggestion of such leverage over two political giants is enough to stir the pot, especially in a climate where trust in elites is thinner than a dime.
Fast forward to July 2025, when the Department of Justice and FBI released a memo after reviewing a mountain of evidence—300 gigabytes of data and physical items—from the Epstein case during the Trump administration.
This memo poured cold water on conspiracy theories, stating there’s no proof of blackmail by Epstein against prominent figures, no incriminating “client list,” and no basis for new charges against associates.
Yet, despite this clarity, some commentators and even parts of Trump’s own MAGA base have expressed frustration, having anticipated major revelations based on hints from administration officials like Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Both Trump and Hillary Clinton, the 2016 Republican and Democratic contenders, respectively, have distanced themselves from Epstein’s dark deeds, with Trump and former President Bill Clinton denying any knowledge of his crimes against minors.
Trump, speaking to journalists at his Turnberry golf club in Scotland on July 28, 2025, insisted, “I never had the privilege of going to his island,” emphasizing a wise refusal to visit Epstein’s infamous retreat.
The White House also pushed back against claims of Trump visiting Epstein’s office, with communications director Steven Cheung telling PBS that Trump had banned Epstein from his club for inappropriate behavior.
Adding another layer of intrigue, Mark Epstein disputes the official 2019 ruling that Jeffrey died by suicide in his jail cell, a conclusion reached by Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Barbara Sampson.
Mark cited two pathologists who, after the autopsy, suggested the death resembled a homicide more than a self-inflicted act, though he laments this perspective was never properly investigated.
Even with a July 2025 DOJ release of prison cell footage—marred by allegations of missing minutes per Wired’s metadata analysis—questions of foul play persist, keeping the Epstein story a lightning rod for skepticism of official narratives.
Newsweek reached out to the White House and Clinton’s office for comment outside regular hours, but as of now, Mark’s claims remain unverified and speculative at best.
While conservatives might see this as yet another attempt to smear Trump without evidence, it’s hard to ignore how Epstein’s shadow continues to haunt political discourse, reminding us of a system often too cozy with questionable characters.
Until solid proof emerges, these allegations are a noisy sideshow—but one that underscores why transparency, not conspiracy, should guide our search for truth in a world weary of progressive spin and elite cover-ups.