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Trump Urges America to 'Move On' from Jeffrey Epstein Scandal: Why the Elite Want the Case Closed

Philomena O'Connor
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Philomena O'ConnorIrony Consultant
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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A dusty, dimly lit archive room with a single metal file cabinet labeled 'CASE CLOSED' in red ink. A hand in a suit is trying to push a drawer shut, but papers are overflowing and spilling onto the floor. The lighting is noir and dramatic, emphasizing secrets being hidden.
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It is almost cute, isn't it? The way the ruling class speaks to the masses. It is like a tired parent telling a toddler to stop playing with a loud toy because they have a headache. The latest example of this elite arrogance comes from <strong>Donald Trump</strong>, the once and future President. He has explicitly suggested that America should simply &quot;move on&quot; from the <strong>Jeffrey Epstein scandal</strong>.<br><br>He claims the <strong>Department of Justice (DOJ)</strong> has finished its review. He insists the case is closed and there is nothing left to see here. To which I say: how convenient. It must be nice to live in a world where you can just wave your hand and make the ugliest story of the century—and the mystery of the <strong>Epstein files</strong>—disappear. But here on Earth, things are not that simple.<br><br>Let’s look at what is actually happening. The Department of Justice—a giant machine of lawyers and paperwork—says their review is over. They have looked at the files, stamped the papers, and decided they are done. This is not surprising. Bureaucrats love to close files. A closed file means no more work. It means they don't have to answer difficult questions about <strong>Ghislaine Maxwell</strong> or potential accomplices anymore. They want to put this messy, sticky situation in a box and shove it into a dark closet.<br><br><br><br>But telling the public to &quot;move on&quot; from the Epstein saga is like telling people to ignore a fire in the living room. You can close your eyes, but you can still smell the smoke. The story has, as the news reports say, &quot;a life of its own.&quot; Why? Because it confirms everything normal people suspect about the rich and powerful. It confirms the deep, dark feeling that there is one set of rules for us, and no rules at all for them.<br><br>It is fascinating to watch Trump take this stance. Usually, he loves a good fight. He loves to dig up dirt and point fingers. He is the king of keeping a story alive if it helps him. But on this? He sounds surprisingly like the establishment he claims to hate. He sounds like a standard politician wanting to protect the &quot;club.&quot; And make no mistake, it is a club. When it comes to this specific scandal, you see a rare moment of unity among the elite. Democrats, Republicans, royalty, and billionaires—they all share a sudden, desperate desire for silence regarding the <strong>Epstein list</strong>. They all want us to look at something else. Anything else.<br><br>They tell us the review is finished, as if that solves the mystery. But a legal review is not the same thing as the truth. A legal review is just checking if the paperwork was done correctly. It does not tell us who else was on the plane. It does not explain how such a monster was allowed to operate for so long while everyone looked the other way. The public is not stupid, despite what the politicians seem to think. We know the difference between &quot;case closed&quot; and &quot;justice served.&quot;<br><br>This is why the story won’t die. It is a zombie. You can shoot it with press releases, you can bury it under other news, but it keeps walking. The internet doesn't forget. The people who were hurt don't forget. And frankly, the sheer absurdity of it keeps it alive. We are supposed to believe that one man did all of this alone, while surrounded by the most famous people in the world? It is a fairy tale that nobody believes.<br><br>So, Trump says we should move on. The Justice Department washes its hands of the whole thing. They are all very eager to turn the page. But you cannot turn the page when the book is glued open to the scariest chapter. The more they tell us to stop looking, the more interested we become. It is basic human nature. If you stand in front of a door and scream &quot;DO NOT OPEN THIS,&quot; everyone in the room will want to know what is behind it.<br><br>In the end, this request to &quot;move on&quot; is just another sign of how disconnected they are. They think they can control the narrative. They think that because they are bored of the scandal, we should be too. But we aren't bored. We are cynical. We are tired. And we are watching them sweat, wondering why their old magic tricks of distraction aren't working anymore. Moving on isn't an option when the mess is this big. It just sits there, stinking up the room, no matter how much perfume they spray on it.<br><br><h3>References &amp; Fact-Check</h3><ul><li><strong>Source Event:</strong> Donald Trump stated in an interview that he believes the review into the Jeffrey Epstein investigation is largely complete and suggested it is time to &quot;move on.&quot; (Source: <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy4gj71z0m0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss" target="_blank">BBC News</a>)</li><li><strong>Context:</strong> The Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General released a report regarding the handling of the Epstein plea deal and investigation, criticizing administrative failures but stopping short of alleging criminal misconduct by prosecutors.</li><li><strong>Related Topics:</strong> Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Department of Justice, Donald Trump.</li></ul>

This story is an interpreted work of social commentary based on real events. Source: BBC News

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