Epstein File Dispute Fractures Trump MAGA Base

A major split has developed within Donald Trump's MAGA base over the handling of Jeffrey Epstein case files, as figures like Laura Loomer demand their release while Trump calls the controversy a Democratic 'hoax' and urges supporters to move on. Trump has disparaged supporters who persist with Epstein questions and has proposed the FBI investigate the matter to undermine Democrats. The situation escalated after the firing of federal prosecutor Maurene Comey, who worked on the Epstein case and is the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, intensifying speculation and division. Former Vice President Mike Pence has publicly broken with Trump, calling for the full release of Epstein-related files to ensure transparency. Conservative media coverage of the case has decreased, and Republican strategists warn of potential damage to Trump's support base. The dispute underscores growing fractures among Trump's loyalists as the Epstein issue remains unresolved.