Mehdi Hasan on Epstein Cover-Up: Leans believe

The claim: Epstein's operation was used to blackmail and control powerful people, and this is being covered up.

2026-02-02: “So, I do think there is a critique of mainstream media, which is not that they're not covering the story. Clearly, they are.” source
2026-02-02: “I spent my life trying not to be a conspiracy theorist…" says Mehdi. "But I've got to say, the last few months – the Trump presidency in general, and the Epstein files in particular – have brought out the conspiracy theorist in me.” source
2026-02-02: “when people have conspiracy theories about like everyone in power is in bed with each other friends. It's kind of true.” source