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The public response to these developments has been intense and bipartisan. Even critics of President Trump, such as comedian Roseanne Barr, publicly challenged his administration for not prioritizing justice in Epstein’s case. Barr notably urged the president to acknowledge the ongoing concerns about child sex trafficking, emphasizing that the issue remains a critical moral and societal priority.
Commentators across the political spectrum have demanded transparency. Natalie Winters, a political commentator, called the Epstein investigation a "debacle" that reflects "reprehensible" levels of misconduct and possible systemic grift. Many believe that the current approach of selective disclosure and stonewalling undermines public confidence, hindering efforts to hold the powerful accountable.