Epstein Case Pits Trump Against some in MAGA Movement
UNITED STATES, JUL 18 – MAGA supporters remain frustrated by the Department of Justice's refusal to release new Epstein information despite repeated calls and Trump's prior promises, reflecting deep distrust.
The administration’s last-week decision halted any further release of Epstein documents, impacting ongoing supporter demand for transparency, as Epstein died by suicide in 2019 and this reversal came after earlier promises.
Following Epstein’s 2019 death, unanswered questions fueled conspiracy theories, with some claiming government officials possess a 'client list' linking elites to his crimes.
On 8 July, the Department of Justice and FBI reported Epstein's cause of death was suicide, and they said there was no evidence he had a `client list`.
Despite official denials, some MAGA supporters continue to press for more information, and the lack of new revelations has led to widespread frustration.
As conspiracy theories persist, Trump is finding it hard to shake loose the narratives that have animated his base, and he is now demanding his supporters stop asking questions and move on.
Even with polymics such as Epstein's case, MAGA continues to be the dominant ideological line in the Party. Republican consultants believe it is indestructible until 2028. But they divide over later.
Several Republicans and commentators fond of Trumpism are frustrated to see that promises to expose a criminal elite have not materialized. Some Democrats have joined the call and intensified requests for "transparency" in spreading the archives of the disgraced financier.
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