MAGA, Trump and Jeffrey Epstein
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Some leading voices in President Trump’s MAGA base who criticized his handling of the Epstein files are now rallying to his defense after a Wall Street Journal story.
For a president known for punching back at critics, his move to release more Epstein records is a notable instance of bowing to their demands.
Donald Trump is filing a libel suit against The Wall Street Journal over its new Epstein reporting, as Trump’s DOJ files a motion to unseal grand jury testimony about Epstein. MSNBC’s Antonia Hylton reports,
P resident Donald Trump continues to face backlash from his MAGA supporters over his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, calling on Attorney General Pam Bondi "to produce any and all pertinent Grand Jury testimony, subject to Court approval" related to the case.
The Wall Street Journal’s Trump story has united MAGA on the Epstein saga over their universal hatred of one thing - ANALYSIS: For days, Donald Trump couldn’t get his MAGA base to drop their anger over the Epstein files.
Tulsi Gabbard’s claim that the Obama administration waged a “treasonous” plot was met with trepidation online.
JD Vance: The vice president tweeted that the Journal “should be ashamed for publishing” the report, calling it “complete and utter bullshit” while criticizing the paper for failing to publicize the letter or show it to the White House before writing about it. “Does anyone honestly believe this sounds like Donald Trump?” Vance wrote.
MAGA in Turmoil Over Epstein; Trump Slams His Own Base, Won't Appoint Special Counsel: A Closer Look
Seth takes a closer look at MAGA supporters being called "weaklings" who are "foolish" and "stupid people" by Donald Trump himself.