Summary
Mark “Awful” Alford says he’s fighting for truth in the Jeffrey Epstein case, but his record tells a different story. While he panders to Trump and special interests, his actions don’t match his words.
By Ricky Dana, Candidate for US House, Missouri-4
Mark “Awful” Alford’s latest public statement paints him as a crusader for truth and transparency in the Jeffrey Epstein case. He claims to stand for victims, for exposing corruption, and for shining light on the darkest corners of this scandal. But when you look at his actual record, the reality doesn’t match the rhetoric.
Alford says he supports releasing Epstein-related grand jury testimony and DOJ files. What he leaves out is that these materials—especially from the Manhattan proceedings—are unlikely to reveal much more than brief summaries from law enforcement, not explosive new evidence. Legal experts have warned that the way Trump’s Department of Justice is pushing these releases looks more like political theater than genuine pursuit of justice.
In fact, the public record shows Alford has voted against or ignored measures that would strengthen transparency across the board, not just in headline-grabbing cases. His brand of “truth-telling” seems to apply only when it aligns with Donald Trump’s agenda and benefits his own political image.
And make no mistake—this is about politics. Trump’s sudden interest in Epstein’s files comes years after being photographed and associated socially with Epstein, raising questions he has never fully addressed. Alford’s full-throated support for Trump’s directive isn’t about justice for victims—it’s about staying in Trump’s good graces and energizing a political base, even when that base is led by a convicted felon with a history of troubling associations.
Meanwhile, survivors of Epstein’s abuse have voiced concerns that this political tug-of-war is re-traumatizing them. They want real accountability and privacy protections, not grandstanding from politicians who selectively care about transparency when it suits their talking points.
When you strip away the soundbites, what’s left is a congressman who consistently sides with big donors, special interests, and a president whose record on ethics and law is deeply questionable. Missouri’s 4th District deserves a representative who fights for truth all the time—not just when it makes for a good press release.
I believe in full accountability for everyone involved in Epstein’s network, no matter their political connections or bank account size. But justice isn’t served by selective outrage. It’s served by consistent, principled action—and that’s what I’ll deliver when I’m elected as your congressman.
Sources:
Victims feeling exhausted and anxious about wrangling over Epstein files
Epstein’s ex, Ghislaine Maxwell, doesn’t want grand jury transcripts released
Judge overseeing DOJ Epstein grand jury records request
DOJ asks court to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts
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