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Swalwell: GOP Distancing from Trump Amid Epstein Concerns

10/8/2025

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Rep. Eric Swalwell says Republican lawmakers are distancing from Donald Trump over Jeffrey Epstein issues.
He posted on social media, "It’s coming to an end guys," signaling waning Trump support.
Swalwell cites a conversation with House Republicans who fear the Epstein files’ implications.
The remarks sparked online debate, with skepticism about unnamed Republicans’ true sentiments.

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Rep. Eric Swalwell says Republican lawmakers are distancing from Donald Trump over Jeffrey Epstein issues.
He posted on social media, "It’s coming to an end guys," signaling waning Trump support.
Swalwell cites a conversation with House Republicans who fear the Epstein files’ implications.
The remarks sparked online debate, with skepticism about unnamed Republicans’ true sentiments.