Was he smart or knowledgeable? He had to of know his shit if he manipulated the deep state.
He was middle management. That's the big secret everyone is trying to hide.
He didn't manipulate anyone, they were all very aware of his activities.
He trafficked kids for the mega group(Jewish Mafia) and laundered the money for them through their foundations. He also ran a honeypot operation for mossad. Mossad and the mega group often work together.
Mossad is where Maxwell comes in, she also gave Epstein access to the elites of Europe and the US. He just procured and trafficked kids for a lot of very affluent people.
The mossad honey pot was mutually beneficial and a way for him to get away with everything.
They only killed Epstein after he gained to much attention and became a beacon for their crimes. He was an idiot about raping all those girls in Florida. He did it very obviously, which is why he attracted so much attention