# Epstein, the Media, and the Hoax: How The  Epstein Survivors Were Betrayed Twice (Part 3)

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Podcast: [Jeffrey Epstein:  The Coverup Chronicles](https://stenobird.com/podcast/jeffrey-epstein-the-coverup-chronicles-7243585)
Published: 2026-07-25T03:30:02+00:00
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## Resource

The mishandling of Jeffrey Epstein’s story by left-leaning media created a chain reaction of distrust that continues to ripple outward. By dismissing survivor accounts and labeling the scandal as a “right-wing conspiracy” for years, they not only silenced victims but also misled their own audiences into complacency. When the truth finally broke open, people who leaned left politically were shocked to discover how horrifying Epstein’s crimes really were and how deeply entrenched the system protecting him had been. That betrayal of trust didn’t just harm survivors—it left the public vulnerable to political manipulation. Into this vacuum stepped Donald Trump and his allies, who now weaponize the media’s past failures by calling the entire Epstein affair a hoax. Because mainstream outlets once minimized or mocked the story, Trump can frame it as just another example of “fake news.” This tactic allows him and his base to dismiss the overwhelming evidence while undermining survivor testimony, further eroding accountability. The end result is a scandal that should have united people in outrage but instead has been twisted into partisan noise, leaving survivors betrayed yet again and the public more divided than ever. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

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