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Evidence indicates that Charlie Kirk, Tucker Carlson, and Megyn Kelly actively advocated for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files during a Turning Point USA summit 6 9 10. These figures expressed dissatisfaction with the handling of the files, leading to what reports characterized as an Epstein Grievance Fest 6 9. This advocacy caused a significant rift within the conservative movement, with some media figures like Ben Shapiro criticizing the trio for their stance 8 12. President Donald Trump reportedly berated Kirk and expressed extreme unhappiness with Carlson and Kelly for their roles in promoting the issue 6 10. While some outlets like Fox News eventually aligned with Trump's preference for silence on the matter, Kirk and others continued to focus on the files until Kirk's death in September 2025 5 11. The fallout from this advocacy remains a central part of the broader Epstein files scandal currently impacting the White House in June 2026 4.