US EditionTrump Urges Supporters to Remain Quiet on Epstein Case; Fox News Echoes Message
UNITED STATES, JUL 15 – Fox News heeds Trump's request to end Epstein discussions while other conservative outlets mention the topic over 60 times, reflecting ongoing divisions within the MAGA movement.
- President Donald Trump told his supporters over the weekend to stop focusing on Jeffrey Epstein and move on.
- Trump posted on Truth Social Saturday, defending Attorney General Pam Bondi and demanding allies abandon Epstein speculation amid a split in his base.
- Fox News hosts largely complied, providing brief coverage and shifting blame to other media, while Newsmax frequently mentioned the Epstein fallout to defend Trump.
- Rob Schmitt argued that supporters of the MAGA movement require either complete transparency or a compelling explanation for why information is being withheld, while Alex Jones described the situation as a clear and significant failure and urged people to keep demanding answers.
- The administration's refusal to release further Epstein files reveals tensions within conservative media, suggesting continued division over transparency and loyalty to Trump.
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right0Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Center
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources are Center
57% Center
L 43%
C 57%
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