Trump Faces Bipartisan Backlash on Epstein Files

Former President Donald Trump is facing bipartisan criticism for reversing his earlier promises of transparency regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case, now dismissing demands to release Epstein files as a 'hoax' and urging his followers to move on. Trump had previously encouraged speculation about the existence of a client list but has now disparaged his own supporters as 'weaklings' and 'gullible,' causing backlash among his political base. The Department of Justice continues to deny the existence of a high-profile client list and has fired a lead prosecutor involved in the case. Polls show that 69% of Americans believe the government is withholding Epstein-related information. Republican lawmakers like Rep. Thomas Massie are continuing to push for the release of all unclassified Epstein records, exposing divisions within the GOP. The controversy persists, with critics contending Trump and his administration have failed to deliver on promises of transparency in this high-profile investigation.