It is now imperative for the Trump administration to define the Epstein issue and control the narrative so that this non-reformative issue doesn’t adversely affect the mid-term elections. Make no mistake: Democrats have nothing to run on but negative points: no platform, no accomplishments, and a track record that is far outside the concerns of the mainstream. If they can capitalize on the Epstein matter as grist for the 2026 midterms, they will.