The Epstein controversy continues to divide the MAGA movement - Poynter
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MAGA supporters have long demanded details regarding Jeffrey Epstein's case, including inquiries about a potential 'client list.' During his 2024 campaign, Trump expressed interest in declassifying related files. After a DOJ announcement stating there was no client list and confirming Epstein's suicide, MAGA supporters expressed outrage directed at Pam Bondi, who has been defending her role. Trump publicly supported Bondi, attempting to shift blame to the Biden administration. The situation was characterized as a significant PR challenge for Trump by media analysts.
MAGA, stoked by Trump loyalists, has been obsessed with the Epstein case for years and demanded to know what authorities knew about every detail, including if there was a 'client list'.
During his 2024 campaign, Trump said he would consider declassifying the Epstein files. JD Vance, the eventual vice president, called for the release of the 'client list.'
When the Department of Justice announced that there was no client list, that Epstein did die by suicide and that there was nothing else coming out regarding the Epstein case, many in the MAGA world were livid.
Sarah Bedford, an editor from the conservative Washington Examiner, said, 'I think it's obvious that this is a huge PR disaster for the Trump administration.'
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