In a notable shift, a prominent comedian and longtime political supporter has publicly criticized a former president for his recent comments attempting to redirect attention away from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
The critique came via social media, where the comedian directly addressed the former leader, writing, “Yes, we still care about Epstein. Is there a time to not care about child trafficking? Read the room.” The post emphasized that public interest in the case, involving the convicted sex offender who died in prison in 2019, remains justified due to the gravity of the crimes and unanswered questions surrounding the circumstances.
This rebuke followed the former president’s reaction to a newly released Department of Justice memo. That document stated a review of case files found “no credible evidence” that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals and concluded no further investigation was warranted. When questioned by reporters, the former president expressed disbelief that the topic was still being discussed, suggesting media focus should be solely on other national events, including a recent deadly storm.
The comedian countered this perspective in their online statement, arguing that concern over trafficking and unresolved justice is not mutually exclusive with caring about other tragedies. “Between Epstein, Nazis and Texas floods it’s hard to stay quiet,” they wrote, advocating for spreading love while condemning the attempt to silence discussion on the matter.
This public disagreement marks a fissure in a previously steadfast political alliance. The comedian has been a vocal defender of the former president in the past and has remained unapologetic about other controversial statements that previously led to professional consequences, framing those actions as intentional and divinely inspired. The latest exchange, however, underscores a clear divergence on this specific issue of public accountability and focus.
