The latest comments from the US Vice President about Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged ties to the “Israeli deep state” raise more eyebrows than they probably should. This is the kind of conspiratorial rabbit hole that mainstream outlets like CNN would typically pounce on to demonize anyone who dares to ask legitimate questions. But somehow, we find political leaders throwing around explosive terms as if they don’t understand the weight of their words—or perhaps they do and it’s all part of the game.

Let’s be frank: corporate media has a habit of spinning narratives to fit their agendas. Take CNN’s tendency to outright dismiss any mention of powerful global networks as “conspiracy theory” while simultaneously pushing their own narratives of fear and division. Meanwhile, Fox News occasionally dabbles in the more salacious aspects of the Epstein saga, but usually shies away from diving deep into allegations that implicate state actors or those in prestigious positions.

The Vice President’s remarks could be seen as either a desperate attempt to connect dots that shouldn’t be connected, or a clever tactic to deflect from the real issues at hand—like the systemic failures that allowed Epstein to operate as he did for so long. Are we seriously to believe that Epstein’s connections are just casual relationships? Or are we glossing over a deeper and potentially explosive network?

In an age where finger-pointing and attributing blame is the norm, it’s crucial that we dissect these words rather than accept them at face value. Let’s demand accountability, not just from public figures but from the media that shapes our understanding of these events. They may style themselves as watchdogs, but are they merely lapdogs?