Epstein war en · PROPN
Etymology
Named after American financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein (1953–2019).
Meanings
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(Internet, derogatory, informal, qualifier:conspiracy theories) An armed conflict or military engagement allegedly initiated or escalated by political elites or government officials as a smokescreen to divert public attention and media scrutiny away from the investigation, release, or prosecution of high-profile figures associated with Jeffrey Epstein.
Rio Phillips, a Democrat from Charleston running for the Senate, posted on Facebook "Donald 'I Stopped 8 Wars' Trump is now launching the Epstein War in Iran to distract from the Epstein files."
2026 March 2, “Mid-Ohio Valley officials react to ‘Operation Epic Fury’ attack in Iran”, in Marietta Times, archived from the original on 27 Jul 2026:
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| the Epstein war | canonical | lexicographic |