Joining us now, Bull Works senior reporter Will Summer, New York Times opinion columnist David French and New York Times reporter and MSNBC contributor Jeremy Peters. Will, let's talk about the um the fever swamps of this conspiracy and and and why it's so hard to dismiss it, why the administration and even these high-profile MAGA people are having a hard time dismissing it. What exactly did they help people become convinced of? Sure. I mean, this has been a huge issue for the MAGA movement going back at le ...

We begin this hour with the continued fallout from President Donald Trump for President Donald Trump over the Jeffrey Epstein files and the calls for accountability from the Department of Justice. In a move seen as trying to win over the MAGA base, the DOJ filed a motion yesterday to unseal grand jury transcripts related to Jeffrey Epstein. There is no word yet from the federal judge whether he will agree to the request. But even so, the move would fall short of what some Magaloyalists are calling for, whic ...

Joining me now outside the White House is NBC Chief Justice and National Affairs Correspondent Kelly O'Donnell. Kelly, every day there's something new with this story and we saw some of the president's reaction to it and then the push back from the administration. Tell us what is the mood like inside the White House and what is the White House saying about Pam Bond's role in all of this.Well, it has been a tumultuous time timeline as we look at how the president's responses have have adjusted from frustrati ...

Think of all the things that Donald Trump has done that could have turned off his base, right. Stormmy Daniels might have elicited a backlash from evangelicals. It actually didn't, right.Uh attacking John McCain at P might have turned off some national security military, you know, veterans. Really didn't. Um bombing Iran might have permanently alienated the America First isolationists.you know, they they they sent off some mean tweets. Trump famously said he could shoot somebody on Fifth Avenue and not lose ...

The political debacle saddling Donald Trump over the course of this weekend and boiling over tonight is widely viewed on the right as his biggest problem with his base in this young presidency. A quote huge risk to his hold on the party even the coming midterms. That's from his allies headlines screaming about a quote rebellion or revolt against Trump.A politician who's certainly benefited from loyalty and a type of perception of almost lockep unassalable MAGA loyalty is now finding it clearly in danger. Th ...

It is not letting up the growing calls for the Justice Department to release more information about the Jeffrey Epstein case, including from the halls of Congress. One congressman saying, "Release the Epstein files." Another quote, "Your base wants to know." Another even asking, "Who are the rich and powerful being protected?" But all those calls now coming from Democrats. This after President Trump and his attorney general have been blasted by their own MAGA supporters over their shifting stances in this c ...

So, the Trump administration is trying to quell what had been a brewing revolt from his MAGA base over the Jeffrey Epstein files. This was a big issue for the right. The president told his supporters not to waste time and energy on this issue on deceased convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. And the White House released this statement yesterday declaring the president's entire team would continue to work in quote lockep despite the reported feud over the matter involving Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Di ...

Political Controversy & MAGA Reaction - The political controversy surrounding Donald Trump's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case is viewed as a significant problem with his base, potentially impacting the coming midterms [1] - Key figures within the MAGA movement are expressing dissatisfaction and demanding answers regarding the Epstein case, including the release of all files and information about individuals involved [1] - Trump's initial promise to release Epstein files, coupled with perceived mishandling of the case by his administration, has led to accusations of cover-up and betrayal from within his own support base [1] - The MAGA faithful are undergoing a "truth-based process," questioning whether they were deceived by Trump's promises regarding the Epstein case, and demanding accountability [3] - Prominent figures within the MAGA media sphere, including those from Turning Points USA, Fox News, and online platforms, are warning the Trump administration to change course and address the Epstein issue transparently [1] Media & Public Perception - The media landscape, including both traditional outlets like the Wall Street Journal and Fox News, and newer platforms like podcasts, are highlighting the conflict between Trump's past promises and his current actions regarding the Epstein case [2][17] - The controversy is fueled by conspiracy theories and content farming, making it difficult for Trump to dismiss the issue, as his supporters have been promised a payoff for years [1] - The handling of the Epstein case is being scrutinized by journalists, independent accountability professionals, and inspectors general, aligning with the MAGA faithful's demand for truth and accountability [1] - The controversy highlights the challenges faced by media personalities transitioning into government roles, as they grapple with the responsibilities of governing versus the demands of content creation [12] Government & Legal Aspects - The Justice Department's handling of the Epstein case, particularly the release of a memo, is being criticized for a lack of transparency and a perceived attempt to move on from the issue without a thorough investigation [1][13] - Legal experts emphasize the unusual nature of releasing unverified material in complex criminal investigations, citing concerns about implicating innocent individuals and potentially polluting the jury pool [12]

The political debacle saddling Donald Trump over the course of this weekend and boiling over tonight is widely viewed on the right as his biggest problem with his base in this young presidency. A quote huge risk to his hold on the party even the coming midterms. That's from his allies headlines screaming about a quote rebellion or revolt against Trump. A politician who's certainly benefited from loyalty and a type of perception of almost lockep unassalable MAGA loyalty is now finding it clearly in danger. T ...

A conspiracy theory about a dead sex criminal now threatens to do it a violent insurrection. 34 felony convictions, calling US soldiers quote losers and suckers, and a litany of broken promises from the economy to foreign policy could not drive a wedge of fury and betrayal between the MAGA political movement and its dear leader, Donald Trump. Donald Trump so far has failed to tamp down the rage from his own supporters after Attorney General Pam Bondi put out a memo rejecting conspiracy theories about Jeffre ...