In front of a fired-up crowd of young conservative voters in Florida, former Fox News host Tucker Carlson dropped some heavy allegations about Jeffrey Epstein—claims that stirred the pot once again around one of the most controversial figures of the past decade.
Speaking at the Turning Point summit, Carlson didn’t hold back.
His theory? That Epstein wasn’t just a mysterious billionaire with disturbing connections, but that he was actually working for Israeli intelligence, running a global blackmail operation.
Questioning Epstein’s Origins and Allegiances
Carlson, now a prominent conservative voice outside of mainstream media, took direct aim at what he believes is a deliberate cover-up.
He asked the crowd: “Why was Epstein doing this, who was behind it, and where did the money come from?” To him, those unanswered questions suggest a much deeper and more sinister network.
He floated the idea that Epstein—who once taught high school math—somehow amassed vast wealth, private planes, a secluded island, and the largest private home in Manhattan without anyone seriously investigating how it all came to be.
Carlson linked that mystery to foreign intelligence, suggesting Epstein worked for Mossad, Israel’s national intelligence agency.
Accusing the DOJ of Hiding the Truth
Carlson didn’t stop at Epstein. He took direct shots at the U.S. Department of Justice, calling out Attorney General Pam Bondi by name.
Bondi recently shut down speculation that Epstein’s death in jail in 2019 was anything but a suicide, and dismissed talk of a “client list” altogether.
Carlson wasn’t buying it. “Intel services—U.S. and Israeli—are at the very center of this story,” he said, adding that the current DOJ is actively protecting them.
He argued the media and political class have been conditioned to avoid raising these questions for fear of backlash.
Epstein’s Ties to Israeli Leaders Resurface
Carlson also referenced Epstein’s well-documented connections to high-level Israeli officials, specifically former Prime Minister Ehud Barak.
The two were known to have met numerous times, and Barak even reportedly stayed at Epstein’s New York home.
“Was he running a blackmail operation for a foreign government?” Carlson asked, pointing to these connections. “Why is no one allowed to ask that?”
He made it clear he didn’t see such questions as anti-Semitic or anti-Israel—just necessary for truth and accountability.
“There’s nothing hateful about saying that,” he told the audience.
Summit Crowd Echoes Frustration Over Epstein Investigation
Carlson wasn’t the only one tapping into the crowd’s frustration.
Fox News host Laura Ingraham also took the stage and gauged the audience’s sentiment about how Epstein’s case has been handled.
“Clap if you’re satisfied with the investigation,” she asked.
Silence. Then, “Clap if you’re not satisfied,” and the room erupted in applause.
The crowd’s response reflected what’s become a growing sentiment among conservatives—that the government isn’t being fully transparent about Epstein’s ties and operations.
Trump Administration Faces Backlash Over Bondi and DOJ
While former President Donald Trump is set to appear at the same summit this weekend, his administration is under fire from within the MAGA base.
Many believed Trump would bring transparency to the Epstein case—especially with Bondi and other loyalists in key roles—but are now feeling let down.
Pam Bondi is facing intense criticism. Far-right activist Laura Loomer even called for her resignation in a fiery post on X (formerly Twitter), referring to her as “Blondi” and accusing her of repeatedly botching major decisions.
Despite the noise, the White House is standing by her.
Trump’s Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended Bondi’s record, saying the president remains proud of her work on his “Make America Safe Again” platform.
A Deepening Divide on the Right
With high-profile names like Carlson and Ingraham fanning the flames and grassroots conservatives demanding more answers, the Epstein issue is once again becoming a political lightning rod.
What’s clear is that, even years after Epstein’s death, his story still haunts American politics—and figures like Carlson are making sure it stays in the headlines.