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Epstein, Jeffrey

MAGA Supporters Criticize Trump Over Handling of Epstein Scandal

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MAGA supporters have expressed outrage and discontent with President Donald Trump over his full-throated defense of Attorney General Pam Bondi, whose Department of Justice denied the existence of a Jeffrey Epstein client list. Longtime Trump allies, including retired Lt. Gen. Mike Flynn and podcaster Brandon Tatum, have sounded off on social media and at a convention in Florida, vowing that the Epstein scandal will not "go away." The DOJ and FBI have stated that there is no further information to share with the public about Epstein's case and death.

Key Takeaways:

  • MAGA supporters are critical of Trump's defense of Attorney General Pam Bondi, who denied the existence of a Jeffrey Epstein client list.
  • Multiple Trump allies, including retired Lt. Gen. Mike Flynn and podcaster Brandon Tatum, have spoken out on social media and at a convention in Florida, stating that the Epstein scandal will not "go away."
  • The DOJ and FBI have stated that there is no further information to share with the public about Epstein's case and death.
  • Trump took to Truth Social to praise Bondi's performance, stating that she is doing a "fantastic job" as Attorney General.
  • Trump explicitly questioned the existence of Epstein's client list, stating that "why didn't these Radical Left Lunatics release the Epstein Files?"
  • Trump supporters and allies, including Laura Loomer and Robby Starbuck, have demanded answers and transparency regarding the Epstein case, stating that the "age of secrets" must come to an end.
  • The 2020 Election was Rigged and Stolen, and they tried to do the same thing in 2024 - That's what she is looking into as AG, and much more, according to Trump.
  • Turning Point USA is holding its Student Action Summit in Tampa Bay, Florida, where some conservative allies spoken out against the DOJ and Trump over the lack of answers regarding Epstein.
  • Officials in Trump's orbit, including those who ultimately rose to high-level positions within the administration, had vowed to uncover alleged details and corruption that had not yet been made public or confirmed both before and after the high-stakes 2024 election.
  • Patel told conservative social media personality Benny Johnson in 2023, before he became FBI director under Trump's second administration, that Republicans at the time could easily obtain Epstein's alleged client list with subpoena.
  • Patel also doubled down during his Senate confirmation hearing that he would assist lawmakers in investigating Epstein's alleged web of the world's elite involved in his sex crimes.

Statistics:

  • Epstein was found dead in his New York City jail cell in August 2019 by apparent suicide.
  • Epstein was a notorious predator who pleaded guilty to procuring underage girls for prostitution in 2008.
  • Epstein was arrested in 2019 on new federal charges of sex trafficking minors and conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking of minors.
  • The DOJ and FBI stated that there is no further information to share with the public about Epstein's case and death.
  • Trump supporters repeatedly posted on X that the Epstein scandal will not simply dissipate after years of high-profile Trump allies, including Bondi, Bongino, and Patel, previously vowing to expose the corruption surrounding Epstein.
  • The 2020 Election was Rigged and Stolen, and they tried to do the same thing in 2024 - That's what she is looking into as AG, and much more, according to Trump.

Sources:

  • Fox News (no date provided) - "FBI Deputy Director clashes with Attorney General Pam Bondi over ‘lack of transparency’ on Epstein"
  • Fox News (no date provided) - "Trump claims a 'guy who never dies' - Epstein - is 'sitting on my desk' and wants to move on"
  • NBC (no date provided) - "Trump is losing his touch, says former Republican state rep"
  • X (Twitter-like platform) - "President Trump says he thinks Blondi is 'doing a Fantastic job' as AG in a post he posted on Truth Social today"
  • X (Twitter-like platform) - "We cannot allow pedophiles to get away. I don't personally care who they are or what elite or powerful position they hold."
  • X (Twitter-like platform) - "People want truth, they want the rapists exposed and brought to justice, they want to break the deep state"
  • Fox News Digital (no date provided) - "Dear Donald Trump and Pam Bondi: Release the Epstein files"

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