Donald Trump is actively trying to suppress coverage of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Despite efforts to reframe the narrative and pressure supporters into silence about Epstein, the story remains prevalent in headlines. High-profile figures in Trump's administration convened to discuss a related recording, which was later reported as canceled. Trump's messaging includes labeling the Epstein narrative as a hoax, reflecting troubles in discrediting a story that originally gained traction in his own media circles.
"He doesn't want anyone reading anything about Jeffrey Epstein, or his own relationship with the late sex offender. And yet his intensive efforts to change the subject to something-anything-else seem to bring only more scrutiny."
"As the Epstein story's lock on headlines enters its second month, the president has employed three main tactics to try to dislodge it."
"First, he has ordered his supporters to stop talking about Epstein. 'Their new SCAM is what we will forever call the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax,' he wrote."
"Trying to stifle coverage this way has flaws. Much of the interest in Epstein originated in MAGA media itself..."
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