Trump Accuses Democrats of Using Epstein Files to Distract from Shutdown Fallout

Former President Donald TRUMP has accused Democrats of leveraging the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents to divert attention from the economic damage caused by the recent government shutdown. The 43-day closure, the longest in U.S. history, resulted in $11 billion in permanent economic losses according to Congressional Budget Office estimates.

The House Oversight Committee's disclosure of 20,000 pages from Epstein's estate has become a political flashpoint. Trump claims the timing is deliberate, suggesting some Republicans supported the release due to being "soft and foolish." The documents detail communications between the disgraced financier and various high-profile figures across business and politics.

Market analysts note such political volatility often drives investors toward decentralized assets. While no specific cryptocurrencies were mentioned in the report, the broader narrative of institutional distrust continues fueling interest in alternative financial systems.