The Epstein affair had the hallmarks of a conspiracy theory. He was a rich financier with a Jewish surname and powerful acquaintances, including Bill Clinton, a former president, and Prince Andrew, a British royal.

On Monday, the Justice Department and the FBI released a memo evoking outrage from both President Donald Trump’s critics and his most ardent supporters.

President Trump had this line prepared in response to questions about Jeffrey Epstein's possible alleged ties to intelligence agencies at a cabinet meeting Tuesday: REPORTER: Your memo and release yesterday regarding Jeffrey Epstein left some lingering mysteries.