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Trump on Defensive as MAGA Base Questions His Epstein Connections and Investigation

UNITED STATES, JUL 18 – Trump's refusal to release Epstein-related documents has caused a split among supporters who expected disclosures of elite involvement, highlighting tensions within his base, analysts say.

Summary by PBS NewsHour
Nearly six years after he died, Jeffrey Epstein is still at the center of controversy. Part of President Trump's political base is angry over the handling of the files from the investigation into Epstein's sex crimes and his death in a jail cell. John Yang discussed the political fallout with Glenn Thrush of The New York Times and Dave Weigel of Semafor.

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When questioned by the Wall Street Journal for his connection to the sexual predator, the president seized justice. Not enough to calm the Maga base, shocked by the case.

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Crooks and Liars broke the news in United States on Friday, July 18, 2025.
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