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Trump Faces Backlash from MAGA Supporters Over Epstein Response

8/2/2025

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President Trump is under fire from his MAGA supporters for his response to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, with almost half of Americans suspecting his involvement in the crimes. In typical fashion, he dismisses the controversy as "fake news" and a "witch hunt," igniting public fury and demands for clarity on Epstein's files.

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President Trump is under fire from his MAGA supporters for his response to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, with almost half of Americans suspecting his involvement in the crimes. In typical fashion, he dismisses the controversy as "fake news" and a "witch hunt," igniting public fury and demands for clarity on Epstein's files.