Conspiracy Theories & MAGA Movement - The MAGA movement believed in a hidden Epstein client list exposing powerful Democrats in Hollywood and banking, expecting their political enemies to be revealed as pedophiles [1] - Some right-wing media figures are attempting to discredit the media regarding the Epstein issue, but grassroots Trump supporters remain skeptical [1][2] - Marjorie Taylor Green, a staunch believer in conspiracy theories, highlights the deep fissures within the Trump base regarding the Epstein matter [3] - Conspiracy theories are inherently resistant to irrefutable evidence, posing a persistent challenge [5] Media & Influencers - Intelligent media figures are using their intelligence to defend Donald Trump, and the Epstein files have disrupted it [19] - Some MAGA influencers are in disarray due to the links between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein [12] - Some media figures have built their audience by telling the MAGA world what they want to hear, defending Donald Trump [18][19] Donald Trump & Allegations - Donald Trump has a history of allegations regarding his treatment of women, including his own words on camera [13][14] - Core parts of MAGA America are largely unaware of the allegations against Donald Trump due to their distrust of mainstream media [16]

Political Landscape & Approval Ratings - Trump claims his poll numbers among Republicans have reached record levels, citing figures of 90%, 92%, 93%, and 95% in various polls [1] - A CBS News Yuggov poll indicates 89% of Republicans surveyed approve of Trump's job performance [2] - Trump's overall approval rating dropped to 42%, a decrease of three points from the previous month's CBS poll [2] Epstein Case Impact - The Epstein allegations are lingering, particularly within Trump's own party, potentially splintering his base [3] - Trump's base views the Epstein case as related to the corruption and moral debauchery of the "deep state" [4][5] - Democrats are attempting to capitalize on the schism within MAGA caused by the Epstein issue [13] Policy & Deportation - Some Americans feel they are not getting what they voted for, especially regarding who is being deported [6][7] - Support for the administration's deportation efforts is decreasing, as fewer people believe the administration is prioritizing dangerous criminals [7] - The administration is perceived by some as dismantling the social safety net and disrupting communities through deportation policies [8] MAGA Coalition & Future - The MAGA coalition is described as an unstable alliance between corporatists and right-wing populists [10] - Despite internal disputes, the MAGA base is expected to ultimately unite around a white nationalist agenda [11][12] - Key figures within MAGA will influence the direction of the movement amidst these schisms [12] Democratic Strategy - Democrats are criticized for not having done much on the Epstein issue in the past, with their current focus seen as opportunistic [14] - Democrats need to offer a more substantive alternative vision to the MAGA agenda, rather than simply exploiting weaknesses [15][17] - Some believe the Epstein case could potentially open Trump supporters to considering other ideas [16]

I feel really betrayed and I feel really really angry. Um, we have a president who tells us to move on from Epstein because it doesn't matter. Are you guys still talking about this.Seriously. And yet he still talks about the And yet he still talks about the 2020 election fraud. He talks about the Hunter Biden laptop. He talks about all this stuff from five, six years ago.And he tells us to move on from the Epstein trial or the Epstein case. I people like me will not stop talking about this. I feel so betray ...

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And one caller really stuck out to me. Um, he called into the Alex Jones show and he was saying, "Trump tells us not to care about this anymore because it's old news, but all he has ever done is tell us to care about the 2020 election. How are we supposed to care about that and not this? How is this old news and not that?" So, part of it is that there it's hard for them to break away from the logic chain that he's sort of had them all living in. So, you know, I think time will tell here, but it is a real so ...

I feel really betrayed and I feel really really angry. Um, we have a president who tells us to move on from Epstein because it doesn't matter. Are you guys still talking about this? Seriously? And yet he still talks about the And yet he still talks about the 2020 election fraud. This is the ultimate betrayal, Carl. How does Trump survive when half of them says, "You know what, bud. You're like every other president. these Epstein files.We were told that there was going to be released. There was this client ...

Joining us now, Wired senior writer Jake Lut, staff writer for the Atlantic and author of its newsletter galaxy brain, Charlie Wartzell, and former communications director for the RNC and Republican strategist Doug Hy. Gentlemen, Jake, I'm going to begin with you. This Epstein stuff is not going away.The administration is trying to put it away. Donald Trump is demanding A. G.Bondi release um the grand jury testimony, but that is up to a court and it could be heavily redacted even if it is released. And yet ...

As for the first time, he appears unable to control his own base. This morning, DC woke up to headlines like these. MAGA revolt.Trump discovers MAGA has no off switch. Trump and MAGA are no longer the same thing. Images of MAGA supporters literally burning their red MAGA hats are going viral online.And all of this comes a day after Trump bered Republicans as quote stupid and foolish for wanting more information about the disgraced finance year who died by suicide while in federal custody. day. ...

I want to bring in NBC's Von Hillyard covering the White House. NBC's Ryan Riley covers the Justice Department. Reed Galen is an independent political strategist and co-founder of the Lincoln Project.With me in studio, co-host of the week night on MSNBC and former chief spokesperson for Vice President Harris, Simone Sanders Townsen. Simone, if you're working at the White House and a story like this drops, it clearly has made your boss, the president of the United States, upset, does there need to be more of ...