ABC News has reignited controversy over its handling of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, drawing fresh attention to the network’s past decisions to bury critical reporting. President Donald Trump recently clashed with ABC correspondent Mary Bruce, accusing the network of being ‘fake news’ and suggesting the FCC consider revoking ABC’s broadcast license. This incident resurfaced longstanding criticisms, including a 2019 leaked video where former ABC anchor Amy Robach revealed ABC had suppressed her reporting linking Epstein to Bill Clinton and Prince Andrew, citing editorial standards and potential threats from the Palace. The scandal has reignited calls for greater media accountability, with critics arguing that ABC’s delayed reporting may have denied victims justice and public clarity.
Trump’s fiery exchange with Bruce, during which he suggested the FCC should consider removing ABC’s broadcasting license, underscored his frustration with the network’s coverage of the Epstein scandal. The White House issued a press release the following day, labeling ABC News as ‘fake news’ and highlighting the network’s controversies and alleged slanted reporting. While Trump’s comments were met with swift backlash, they also drew renewed attention to the 2019 incident, when Robach revealed that ABC had suppressed critical Epstein reporting for three years, citing both editorial standards and potential backlash from the British Royal Family. This raised serious questions about the network’s editorial decisions and their implications for public knowledge and justice for victims.
Robach’s leaked conversation with a colleague, obtained by Project Veritas, revealed her frustration at having conducted an interview with Virginia Roberts Giuffre, the late Epstein victim who directly accused Prince Andrew. Despite her efforts, the story was not aired, and Robach claimed that ABC had been afraid of potential backlash from the British royal family. She expressed outrage at the network’s decision, stating that the information she had was ‘unreal’ and that the network had delayed justice for victims. ABC News has since downplayed the incident, arguing that Robach’s reporting did not meet editorial standards and that the network had not stopped investigating the case. However, the controversy remains at the forefront, with ongoing debates over media responsibility and the public’s right to know.
The scandal has taken on renewed significance as the pending release of Epstein’s files continues to be a focal point of political discourse, with Trump now supporting the Justice Department’s release of documents on the subject. Critics argue that ABC’s past suppression of key evidence could have had a profound impact on the public’s understanding of the case and on the victims’ ability to seek justice. As the debate over media accountability continues, ABC News faces mounting pressure to address the legacy of its coverage of the Epstein scandal and its potential repercussions on public trust and the pursuit of justice.