Fake RNC Midterm Convention Site Redirects to Epstein Files

A website purporting to provide information about the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) midterm convention, scheduled for September 9‑10 in Dallas, has been discovered redirecting visitors to the U.S. Justice Department’s page on the Jeffrey Epstein files. The site, which initially advertised itself as an official RNC resource, was found to be a bait‑and‑switch operation designed to lure users seeking convention details and then divert them to unrelated content.

The redirect appears to have been orchestrated by an unidentified source, according to cybersecurity researchers who first flagged the anomaly. The Justice Department’s Epstein files page contains documents and updates related to the federal investigation and legal proceedings surrounding the late financier. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the redirection was a coordinated campaign or an isolated incident, but the incident underscores the growing prevalence of deceptive online tactics aimed at political audiences.

While the RNC has not issued an official statement regarding the fake site, the incident highlights the importance of verifying the authenticity of political websites. Organizers of the convention are expected to provide accurate information through official channels, and voters are encouraged to use reputable sources for event details.