June 6, 2025
FBI's Patel and Bongino say Epstein killed himself, enraging MAGA base
High-profile interviews walk back previous conspiracy claims about prison death
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Kash Patel and Deputy Dan Bongino walked back previous conspiracy claims about Jeffrey Epstein's death during high-profile interviews.
FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Dan Bongino walked back previous conspiracy claims about Jeffrey Epstein's death
The reversals occurred during high-profile interviews including Joe Rogan's popular podcast
FBI leadership's changing positions on major cases affects public confidence in law enforcement
Government officials' role in promoting conspiracy theories undermines institutional credibility
Popular podcasts like Rogan's demonstrate significant influence over official government positions
Leadership changes at FBI affect how bureau handles controversial cases and public statements
The reversals show tension between maintaining conspiracy theories and law enforcement professionalism
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What You Can Do
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Monitor official FBI statements at fbi.gov rather than relying on podcast appearances for accurate information
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Contact Senate Judiciary Committee at 202-224-7703 to demand consistency from FBI leadership
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Support media literacy education to distinguish between entertainment podcasts and official government information
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Join fact-checking organizations like FactCheck.org to combat government-promoted conspiracy theories
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Contact your Representatives to support legislation requiring FBI transparency on major case investigations
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Support independent journalism that verifies government claims rather than promoting conspiracy theories