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Epstein's Brother Alleges Trump and Clinton Blackmail: Chinese Social Media Reacts

Chinese Social Media Reacts to Allegations of Trump and Clinton Blackmail by Jeffrey Epstein's Brother

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8 January 2024

A recent exposé by the British newspaper The Daily Telegraph has left many Weibo users shocked and outraged, as they learn of new allegations against former U.S. presidents Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. The report claims that Jeffrey Epstein's brother, Mark Epstein, revealed that the infamous sex offender once boasted about possessing incriminating materials on both Trump and Clinton during the 2016 presidential campaign.

As these revelations continue to unfold, several Weibo users have taken to the platform to express their opinions and concerns. Many feel betrayed by the silence of Epstein's contemporaries, who they believe should have come forward with this information earlier. "哈哈哈,这张图是从网上找来的," wrote one user, referring to a meme depicting Epstein's connection to influential individuals, "it perfectly illustrates the state of China's internet."

The Epstein case has once again sparked controversy over the issue of sexual misconduct and privilege among the elite in Western societies. Twitter user @田嘉瑞士卷 posted a link to a video discussing the scandal, commenting "爱泼斯坦萝莉岛案,真的震碎了我的三观..." Another user, @鯊手小羊, shared a video featuring a montage of photos showing some of the high-profile individuals named in the Epstein case, while @陈稳蔗园 wrote "看了你肮脏的财富饭都吃不下了,垃圾玩意儿!"

Several Weibo users questioned the timing of Mark Epstein's revelation, accusing him of trying to politicize the situation. "人都没了现在说这个有啥用?当时知道当时你不说," wrote @陈稳蔗园, "川普在位置上犯浑这么多年你也不说,去世了现在说他手里有黑料,又能把川普咋的呢?" Another user, @鯊手小羊, wondered whether Epstein was deliberately withholding information to protect his own interests: "你就掌握你也不能爆啊,好兄弟一辈子。"

The conversation about Epstein's alleged influence over the 2016 presidential election is just one example of how Weibo users are reacting to this ongoing scandal. Many are calling for more transparency and justice, demanding that those responsible for the abuse be held accountable for their actions. As the story continues to unfold, it is clear that the Epstein case has struck a nerve with Chinese social media users, who are eager to see how this saga will ultimately play out.