Stephen King’s Epstein Tweet Sparks Confusion and Backlash Online
Stephen King knows how to shock a crowd, but this time it wasn’t with a horror novel.
On Tuesday, the legendary author posted a short tweet that lit up X (formerly Twitter). “The Epstein client list is real. So is the Tooth Fairy and Santa Claus,” he wrote. Just like that, the internet lost its mind.
The tweet was sarcastic. At least, that’s what it looked like. But coming from someone like King—who has built a reputation online for fiercely criticizing Trump—this one hit differently.
Why Did People React So Strongly to It?
The reactions were fast and divided.
Some followers couldn’t believe it was real. One user wrote, “C’mon dude. Clearly Epstein had clients who could be compiled into a list.” Others were more direct. “I did not expect this take from you,” someone else added.
Then the conspiracy vibes rolled in.
“Sounds like someone has something to hide,” one tweet read. Another said, “The one time you take Trump’s side is to defend child rape?” Harsh comments, but they kept coming.
Stephen King didn’t follow up. No explanation, no context. Just silence after the chaos.
For someone so vocal about politics—especially his disdain for Trump—this post felt out of place. That’s why some fans were genuinely confused. It wasn’t just about the topic. It was the tone.
Was He Joking, Or Saying Something More?
People started guessing what he really meant.
One theory suggested he wasn’t dismissing Epstein’s crimes at all. Instead, maybe he was mocking how people throw around the phrase “client list” without proof it even exists. “Maybe he’s saying that the list never existed and Trump just used the ‘list’ to win the election,” one user speculated.
That theory got more attention when people remembered what happened with the DOJ.
Trump had promised during his campaign that Epstein-related documents would be released. But once in office, his administration backed out. The Department of Justice said the files wouldn’t be declassified. That shift angered even some Trump supporters, who felt betrayed.
Pam Bondi, who once claimed she had access to the Epstein docs, eventually said the case was “closed.” No list. No names. Just rumors.
Still, people believe there is a list. Or at least something hidden. The fact that documents haven’t been released only adds to the suspicion.
Stephen King’s tweet threw a match into that already hot conversation. And with no follow-up, people are still arguing over what he actually meant.
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