Trump Retweets Baseless Conspiracy Theory Implicating Clintons In Epstein’s Death

Both Clinton and Trump have had relationships with Epstein, who was known to be well-connected to powerful people. 

Clinton, a longtime associate of Epstein’s, said last month that he did not know anything about the “terrible crimes” that Epstein committed and said they haven’t spoken in “well over a decade.” Also last month, Trump, who has appeared in photos and video with Epstein at events and parties, said that he had a “falling out” with Epstein and was “not a fan of his.”

A Trump official, Lynne Patton, a regional administrator for the department of housing and urban development, also shared an unfounded conspiracy theory after Epstein’s death.

In an Instagram post, Patton suggested that Epstein was “Hillary’d,” implying — with no proof — that Hillary Clinton was responsible for his death. 

Before Patton was assigned to work in the administration, she worked closely with the Trump family, planning events, including Eric Trump’s wedding, and eventually becoming the Trump family’s chief of staff.