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Pizzagate Resurges a Decade Later, Fueled by the Epstein Files

Ten years after it began, the Pizzagate conspiracy theory is being revived and reshaped by the ongoing release of Epstein-related files, two new essays argue.

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What to know

  • Two commentary pieces mark roughly ten years since the Pizzagate conspiracy theory first emerged.
  • Both pieces argue the theory has been revitalized by its perceived connection to the ongoing release of Epstein-related files.
  • Coverage links the conspiracy theory's persistence to broader figures and media ecosystems, including Tucker Carlson.
  • The available material consists of two essays (The Atlantic, New York Times Opinion) and their syndicated reposts, with no accompanying public discussion captured.

Kaitlyn Tiffany Staff writer, The AtlanticAnna Merlan Opinion writer, New York TimesTucker CarlsonTucker Carlson Media figure referenced in coverageJeffrey EpsteinJeffrey Epstein Subject of the files central to the renewed conspiracy narrative

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    Merlan argues Pizzagate reshaped a decade of American politics

    The New York Times publishes an opinion essay by Anna Merlan contending that a decade after Pizzagate began, the Epstein files have given the conspiracy theory renewed momentum and lasting influence on American political culture.

    “A decade after the Pizzagate theory began, the Epstein files give the conspiracy theory a new life.”
    — Anna Merlan
    1. 2 outlets Opinion | What a Decade of Pizzagate Has Done to America

      first by Mastodon, 10d ago · also NYT

      1 more headline

    • Why the Pizzagate Lie Won’t Die https://www. nytimes.com/2026/11/01/opinion /pizzagate-conspiracy-epstein.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Opinion @ opinion-newyorktimes

      newyorktimes@flipboard.comMastodon10d agoview on Mastodon ↗
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    Tiffany traces Pizzagate's link to the Epstein files

    The Atlantic publishes Kaitlyn Tiffany's piece arguing that the decade-old Pizzagate conspiracy theory has been given new life through its connection to the Epstein files and figures such as Tucker Carlson.

    “The seminal conspiracy theory of the Trump era gets a facelift 10 years later.”
    — Kaitlyn Tiffany
    1. 1 outlet We’re Living in a Pizzagate World

      first by Mastodon, 13d ago

    2. 1 outlet The Epstein-Pizzagate Connection

      first by The Atlantic, 13d ago