Trump Faces Conservative Backlash Over Epstein Document Withholding

President Donald Trump is facing division within his conservative base over the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein case, as some supporters push for the Justice Department to release withheld documents amid questions about their credibility. Trump has dismissed the Epstein investigation as a 'hoax' and a Democratic 'scam,' accusing those interested in the case of falling for leftist propaganda and criticizing his own past supporters who continue to focus on it. His administration is considering measures such as unsealing more documents, appointing a special prosecutor, and initiating executive actions to address pedophilia, all while encouraging MAGA influencers to redirect attention to broader 'America First' priorities. Despite these efforts, prominent conservative voices and House Speaker Mike Johnson are calling for transparency and the release of all relevant files. This controversy underscores growing tensions within Trump's coalition over narrative control and the handling of sensitive investigations. Meanwhile, critics like Jen Psaki argue that the Epstein case exposes Trump as part of the 'unaccountable elite' his supporters originally opposed.