Trump Denounces MAGA Over Epstein File Demands

Former President Donald Trump has publicly denounced parts of his MAGA base, calling them 'weaklings' and stating he no longer wants their support over their demands for the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related files. Trump characterized the calls for transparency as a 'Democratic scam' akin to other controversies he claims were manufactured by opponents. The controversy has intensified internal MAGA divisions, with prominent conservative influencers and Trump family members advocating for more openness. The Justice Department and FBI recently released a memo denying the existence of an incriminating 'client list' or evidence that Epstein blackmailed co-conspirators, a stance that contradicts previous assertions by Attorney General Pam Bondi. Trump's sharp rhetoric has deepened the rift within his support base, many of whom continue to demand further disclosures and promote conspiracy theories. The dispute highlights growing tensions within the Republican base about handling high-profile scandals and internal demands for accountability.