Meanings
proper nounthe Epstein war
- Internetderogatoryinformalconspiracy theoriesAn 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
Origin
Named after American financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein (1953–2019).
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Epstein war. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Epstein%20war
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Chicago
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