Fact-Checking Midterm Ads Referring to Jeffrey Epstein

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  Fact-Checking Midterm Ads Referring to Jeffrey Epstein
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  At least 35 congressional races with TV or digital ads have mentioned “Epstein” between January 2026 and the end of August, according to an analysis. In trying to tie candidates’ opponents to him, some ads have omitted context or promoted weak links to Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s a fact-check.