Charlamagne tha God, the co-host of the Breakfast Club, launched a pointed critique of the ‘liberal media’ on Tuesday for its perceived neglect of former President Bill Clinton’s historical ties to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. During an episode of the show, Charlamagne highlighted the lack of mainstream coverage regarding Clinton’s past association with Epstein, including the former president’s birthday letter to the financier and a photograph of Clinton in a dress from Epstein’s New York mansion. The host dismissed the media’s focus on Trump’s connections to Epstein, asserting that ‘everybody got to go. Burn it all down.’ His remarks underscored a broader debate over media accountability and the scrutiny of powerful individuals, regardless of their political affiliations.
The discussion gained further traction following remarks by President Donald Trump, who directed questions about Epstein’s sex trafficking case to Clinton and former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers. Trump, departing for Scotland, accused Clinton of visiting Epstein’s private island and insisted that the focus should shift to former officials, stating, ‘You ought to be speaking about Larry Summers. You ought to be speaking about some of his friends that are hedge fund guys.’ However, Clinton has denied any visits to Epstein’s island, as detailed in his memoir ‘Citizen,’ where he expressed regret over ever meeting the financier. Meanwhile, Summers, who previously served under both Clinton and Barack Obama, has not faced allegations of wrongdoing related to Epstein’s activities.
The controversy has been further complicated by the involvement of U.S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who met with Epstein’s associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, in Florida. The meeting comes amid heightened scrutiny of Epstein’s case, particularly after the Trump administration announced it would not unseal investigation materials. Despite the public scrutiny, neither Summers nor Clinton has been formally charged with any illegal conduct in connection with Epstein, though their past associations with the financier continue to draw attention. Charlamagne’s criticism of the media’s focus on Trump contrasts with Morgan Wood’s counterpoint, which emphasized that Clinton’s political status as a former president does not exempt him from scrutiny. The debate highlights the tension between media coverage, political accountability, and the legacy of high-profile scandals involving former leaders.