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A lot of Donald Trump’s most fervent supporters expressed hope — and, in some instances, certainty — that the president would declassify the so-called “Epstein files” throughout his second time period in workplace.
So it’s not shocking that Trump’s disapproval ranking has reached a brand new excessive this week following FBI and DOJ memos that deny the existence of stated information.
As he usually does when he feels cornered, Trump is now reacting with anger.
However in an sudden twist on his regular M.O., this time, the president is lashing out at his personal supporters.
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a Home Republicans Convention assembly on the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill on November 13, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photograph by Allison Robbert-Pool/Getty Photos)
Trump bashes ‘Epstein hoax,’ ‘stupid and foolish Republicans’
In a shocking put up on his Reality Social platform, Trump blamed Democrats for the continued curiosity in Jeffrey Epstein’s consumer checklist, and he proceeded to bash Republicans who’ve fallen for the “hoax.”
“Some stupid Republicans and foolish Republicans fall into the net, and so they try and do the Democrats’ work,” Trump wrote.
“I call it the Epstein hoax. Takes a lot of time and effort. Instead of talking about the great achievements we’ve had … they’re wasting their time with a guy who obviously had some very serious problems, who died three, four years ago. I’d rather talk about the success we have with the economy,” he continued, including:
“Certain Republicans got duped by the Democrats and they’re following a Democrat playbook. We do have bigger problems.”
Former U.S. President and present Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks concerning the financial system, inflation, and manufacturing throughout a marketing campaign occasion at Alro Metal on August 29, 2024 in Potterville, Michigan. (Photograph by Invoice Pugliano/Getty Photos)
Trump’s furor was evident as he argued that the Democrats’ “new SCAM is what we will forever call the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax, and my PAST supporters have bought into this ‘bullsh-t,’ hook, line, and sinker.”
“Let these weaklings continue forward and do the Democrats’ work, don’t even think about talking of our incredible and unprecedented success, because I don’t want their support anymore!” Trump stated of his “past” followers.
Trump’s newest tirade receives combined response from base
On social media, confusion reigns, as supporters and critics alike appear baffled by Trump’s newest gambit.
U.S. President Donald Trump solutions questions whereas departing the White Home on July 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photograph by Win McNamee/Getty Photos)
“Theoretically there could have been some way for Trump to artfully ‘move on’ from the Epstein debacle if that’s what he really wants. Instead, he’s going nuclear on his biggest supporters, disowning them and declaring they’ve been conned by Democrat ‘bullsh-t’ Fascinating stuff!” journalist Michael Tracey wrote on X (previously Twitter).
“If you don’t believe the whole Epstein thing was a scam, Trump says he doesn’t want your support anymore. He just handed a landslide to Democrats in the midterms,” political commentator Matt Strickland chimed in.
It stays to be seen what the long-term influence of Trump’s new Epstein technique shall be.
However observers from throughout the ideological spectrum appear to agree that from a political standpoint, this is perhaps his riskiest gamble to this point.
