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Columnist's Claims on Epstein and Russiagate Spark Outrage

8/7/2025

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The author takes aim at Ross Douthat's column, accusing him of trivializing critical issues by labeling established facts as conspiracy theories. By downplaying the evidence surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and Russiagate, Douthat's perspective reflects a troubling detachment from reality, reducing serious matters to mere ideological whims.

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Story summary

The author takes aim at Ross Douthat's column, accusing him of trivializing critical issues by labeling established facts as conspiracy theories. By downplaying the evidence surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and Russiagate, Douthat's perspective reflects a troubling detachment from reality, reducing serious matters to mere ideological whims.