
Trump ditches ‘past' supporters over Epstein Files scandal
Supporters are outraged by the Department of Justice 's conclusion that no alleged 'client list' exists and no additional disclosures are warranted, with Donald Trump going on to attack his 'past' backers who he claims have bought into a hoax.
The official stance that Epstein died by suicide and that no further information will be made public has fuelled conspiracy theories and accusations of a cover-up among right-wing influencers.
The controversy has led to public disagreements among key figures within the Trump administration, prompting the president to defend Attorney General Pam Bondi and attempt to quell internal strife.
Calls for the full release of the Epstein files persist from both Trump's supporters and Democratic politicians.

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Metro
12 minutes ago
- Metro
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- The Independent
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