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Trump's MAGA Base Erodes Amid Epstein File Controversy

11/17/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump is losing his MAGA base over Epstein files.
Rep. Ro Khanna criticized Trump for abandoning his pledge to forgotten Americans during NBC's Meet the Press and urged accountability for Epstein's survivors.
Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie lead a bipartisan effort to release Epstein files, gaining enough support for a House vote next week.
The Hill has sought a White House response.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is losing his MAGA base over Epstein files.
Rep. Ro Khanna criticized Trump for abandoning his pledge to forgotten Americans during NBC's Meet the Press and urged accountability for Epstein's survivors.
Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie lead a bipartisan effort to release Epstein files, gaining enough support for a House vote next week.
The Hill has sought a White House response.