Congress unearths and disseminates a trove of approximately 33,000 records connected to the late Jeffrey Epstein

In a speech at Turning Point USA's Student Action Summit last Friday, right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson raised questions about the late Jeffrey Epstein, suggesting that the wealthy financier had direct connections to a foreign government.

Carlson's thesis revolves around the idea that Epstein, who died by suicide in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on trafficking charges, was working for Israeli intelligence services. He claimed that it was "extremely obvious" that Epstein worked on behalf of foreign intelligence.

Carlson's comments drew applause from the conservative audience. He referenced former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak's reported meetings with Epstein between 2013 and 2017 as evidence. Carlson also highlighted Epstein's vast wealth, which he claimed came from owning multiple airplanes, a private island, and the largest residential house in Manhattan.

The public interest in the Epstein case remains high, with calls for transparency about his connections and activities. Last Tuesday, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released over 33,000 pages of documents related to Epstein as part of ongoing congressional oversight efforts. The documents, made available following a subpoena issued by Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., are expected to shed light on various aspects of the case.

The document release will include proper redactions to protect victims' personal information and remove other sensitive material. Additional records are expected to be produced by the Justice Department as the investigation continues.

Carlson's claims echo those made by Epstein himself, who before his death, claimed that "every single person in Washington, DC" believed Epstein operated for the Mossad. However, Carlson named Israel specifically but admitted that it is not allowed to be named openly.

Epstein had cultivated relationships with powerful figures across politics, business, and academia. His death has left many questions unanswered, and the ongoing investigation promises to provide some answers. The massive document dump represents one of the largest public releases of government materials related to the Epstein case to date.

Congress unearths and disseminates a trove of approximately 33,000 records connected to the late Jeffrey Epstein