Trump, Radio Host Clash Over Epstein, GOP Divisions

President Donald Trump launched a fierce social media attack on radio host Charlamagne tha God, calling him a "racist sleazebag" and criticizing his commentary on Trump's second term and the Epstein scandal. Charlamagne had appeared on Fox News with Lara Trump, where he criticized Trump's administration for policies he believed harmed vulnerable populations and suggested the Epstein controversy could lead to a shift away from the MAGA movement within the Republican Party. In response, Charlamagne fired back on his radio show, dismissing Trump's insults and fact-checking several of the president's claims about his accomplishments, including ending wars and eliminating Iran's nuclear capabilities. The dispute highlights tensions within the GOP amid ongoing concerns about the Epstein investigation, with Republicans wary of pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's convicted associate. The escalating conflict underscores the political stakes of the Epstein scandal and its potential impact on the party's future direction. Trump's reaction reflects his sensitivity to criticism and the challenges his administration faces in managing the fallout from this high-profile case.