A prominent ally of former US President Donald Trump has made startling allegations, claiming that the Obama-era investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election was deliberately orchestrated to shift focus away from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
The controversial assertion comes as renewed interest surrounds the Epstein case following recent document releases. Trump's associate argues that the timing of the Russia probe was suspiciously convenient for the Democratic administration.
The Explosive Allegation
According to sources close to Trump, there's growing belief among his inner circle that the Russia investigation served as political cover during a period when questions were mounting about Epstein's powerful connections. "This was never about national security," the insider claimed. "It was about protecting certain individuals from scrutiny."
Timing Raises Questions
The Russia investigation officially began in July 2016, while Epstein's activities were already under increasing media spotlight. Critics of the new theory point out that the FBI had been investigating Russian interference since at least 2015, before Epstein's case gained widespread attention.
Political Fallout
The allegation has predictably drawn sharp reactions across the political spectrum. Democratic lawmakers have dismissed the claims as baseless conspiracy theories, while some Republican figures have called for renewed examination of both investigations.
Legal experts caution that without concrete evidence, such claims remain speculative. However, they acknowledge the narrative could gain traction among certain political factions ahead of the next election cycle.
