In the world of political scandal and intrigue, few figures have remained quite as evergreen as the good ol’ Bill Clinton. Recently, the former president found himself back in the hot seat, metaphorically speaking, for having to finally answer questions about his links with the infamous Jeffrey Epstein. It’s odd, really, that Clinton seems to have developed a convenient case of selective amnesia when it comes to these past escapades, despite photographic evidence and frequent flights on Epstein’s private jet—26 times to be exact.

Clinton’s mantra seems to be, “I saw nothing, did nothing, knew nothing.” It’s almost as if he’s trying to convince folks that he was oblivious to the shenanigans unfolding around him, even when lounging in the hot tub with mysterious visitors alongside Epstein. And while he’s busy painting a pristine picture of his past, the rhythm of “I did not have relations…” from his earlier days echoes like a catchy, albeit dubious, tune.

With each passing revelation, it’s as if Clinton is banking on the same old media defenses to protect him. Perhaps he believes that the ironclad media structure that once shielded him against scandals in the ’90s still stands firm today. News flash—times have changed, and the internet rarely forgets. The whole “let’s see how long this facade holds” routine is wearing thin, and the public eye is sharper than ever.

Now, Clinton’s enjoying a bit of a plot twist by exonerating none other than Donald Trump. According to Clinton, Trump had nothing to do with Epstein’s unsavory activities. It’s an unexpected statement that surely left some eyebrows raised. For those keeping score at home, even victims from the whole debacle, who’d typically spill all beans, back up this narrative of Trump’s non-involvement. Perhaps if there were ever any dirt on Trump concerning Epstein, it might have been the ace to leverage by now. But nada.

As the layers of this political onion continue to be peeled, it seems like some old characters can’t escape their storied pasts no matter how hard they try to rewrite history. Meanwhile, others seem to tiptoe unscathed. Such is the spectacle of political theater in America, always with a dash of irony and a hearty sprinkle of “I can’t believe this is real.” Stay tuned, because if one thing’s certain, it’s that this saga has more chapters to unfold.