Trump Accused of Using Iran Strikes to Divert from Epstein Scandal
New York Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has sharply criticised former President Donald Trump for authorising joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, accusing him of deliberately "risking world war" to shift public attention away from the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Ocasio-Cortez pointed to a concerning pattern of impulsive military actions by Trump that lack clear exit strategies, suggesting these moves are strategically timed to coincide with significant developments or revelations in the Epstein files.
Lawmakers Link Military Action to Epstein Distraction
Other prominent US lawmakers have echoed these allegations, with Republican Representative Thomas Massie and Marjorie Taylor Greene also publicly linking the recent military strikes to a calculated effort to distract from the Epstein controversy. This bipartisan concern highlights the growing scrutiny over Trump's foreign policy decisions and their potential domestic political motivations.
The Department of Justice has faced mounting criticism for its handling of the Epstein files' release, further fuelling the controversy. Ongoing investigations by the House Oversight Committee are delving into the matter, involving high-profile figures such as Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Attorney General Pam Bondi, adding layers of complexity to the scandal.
Ocasio-Cortez emphasised that the timing of these military actions consistently aligns with key moments in the Epstein saga, raising serious questions about transparency and accountability in governance. The allegations underscore a broader debate about the use of international conflicts to obscure domestic political issues, with implications for national security and democratic integrity.
