The Epstein affair had the hallmarks of a conspiracy theory. He was a rich financier with a Jewish surname and powerful acquaintances, including Bill Clinton, a former president, and Prince Andrew, a British royal.

President Donald Trump is facing major backlash from his base over his response to a reporter's question about Jeffrey Epstein.During a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, a reporter questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi about Epstein.

The Justice Department acknowledged Monday that Jeffrey Epstein did not maintain a “client list,” and no more files related to the wealthy financier’s sex trafficking investigation would be made public.