Mock Republican convention website redirects users to Epstein Files
Summary
A fake website claiming to be for the 2026 Republican National Committee midterm convention redirected visitors to the Department of Justice’s Jeffrey Epstein files. The Republican Party quickly denied any connection to the fake site and directed people to the official convention website. The prank revived discussion about the handling of Epstein’s files during President Donald Trump’s administration.Key Facts
- The website gopdallas2026.com appeared as the top Google search result for the 2026 Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
- Clicking the site redirected users to the DOJ’s website with files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.
- The Republican Party called the website fake and pointed users to GOPConvention.com for official information.
- Epstein’s files release was required by law but criticized for redactions and revealing victim identities.
- President Trump, who will speak at the convention, has faced scrutiny over his past connection to Epstein.
- The 2026 midterm convention, held September 9-10 in Dallas, is the first ever midterm convention by a major party.
- Republicans aim to maintain control of the House and Senate amid President Trump’s declining popularity.
- Democratic lawmakers highlighted the prank to criticize how the Epstein files were managed under the Trump administration.
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