# Democrats Weaponize Epstein in Midterms

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Podcast: [US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297)
Published: 2026-05-25T02:09:23+00:00
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Democrats are weaponizing the Jeffrey Epstein scandal in midterm campaigns, painting Republicans as defenders of the wealthy elite—especially targeting Trump-era handling of Epstein files. In Ohio, Senator Sherrod Brown’s $1.5M ad blitz links GOP opponent Jon Husted to Epstein-connected donor Leslie Wexner, while Husted counters by highlighting his anti-trafficking donations and Brown’s own ties to Wexner’s wife. In Maine, challenger Graham Platner and Georgia’s Jon Ossoff both hurl the fiery term “Epstein class” at Senator Susan Collins and the Trump administration, tapping into voter frustration with Washington. The RNC fires back with hypocrisy accusations, pointing to Democratic donors too. Ads are flooding other states, exploiting anti-establishment sentiment—but whether this strategy wins voters remains uncertain, as some GOP figures resisted the narrative and the phrase’s political weight is still debated, even among Jewish lawmakers. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9bfd233f8b6afd8d

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