Will Trump eventually get Epsteined? The scandal laps closer to the White House door

The astounding story of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex abuses and his vast network of friends and contacts continues to spin off in all directions.

The ties to Jeffrey Epstein among the U.S. president’s associates represent a serious political liability for Donald Trump, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

Opinion

BY LES WHITTINGTON

February 18, 2026

OTTAWA—Another round in the seemingly endless fight over information on the late convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein’s connections blew up in recent days.

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