The MAGA realm is experiencing significant disruption due to the Jeffrey Epstein controversy, impacting Donald Trump's standing. Despite Trump's previous indications to investigate Epstein's connections to power, a report by the FBI and DOJ found no evidence supporting a conspiratorial narrative. The MAGA base remains convinced of conspiracy theories, rejecting the official findings and perceiving deception. Trump has angered his supporters by urging them to abandon Epstein discussions, prompting concerns about his ability to manage backlash within his base, potentially facing their wrath and demands for independent investigations.
An unsigned report released jointly by the FBI and the Department of Justice found no evidence of a "client list" or wider blackmail ring surrounding Epstein, who died in prison.
The Trump administration's findings run counter to the dominant theory of the online right that Epstein had a list of public officials and celebrities he passed underage victims to.
The MAGA base still firmly believes in this conspiracy and actively disbelieves the Trump administration's findings, thinking they are being lied to.
This unusual tension introduces a new, unpredictable variable: How hard can Trump clamp down on MAGA and whether he will bear the brunt of their wrath?
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