Brutal ICE raids have political consequences, writes @patricialopez_4 (via @opinion) https://t.co/XMLt75305t ...

Political Fallout for the Republican Party - The Republican party faces internal division due to the Epstein files controversy, potentially impacting support for President Trump and creating opportunities for Democratic attacks [19][20][21] - Some Republicans in MAGA-heavy districts may face political consequences in the midterms if they don't call for the release of the Epstein files [15] - Speaker Johnson is in a tough position, attempting to balance appealing to the Republican base with maintaining support for President Trump [10][11] Trump's Relationship with His Base - President Trump is tackling the blowback over the Epstein files in a way that targets his own followers, a departure from his usual tactics [1][6] - There is a sense of disillusionment among some in Trump's base who feel he is not keeping promises regarding the Epstein files [5] - The administration points to policy achievements to counter disillusionment, while Trump views the Epstein case as old news [6] The Epstein Files and Transparency - The release of the Epstein files is complicated by concerns about erroneously blaming innocent people [14] - A key point of contention is the definition of "credible information" regarding the files, with some wanting all information released [13][14] - Democrats are seizing on the division within the Republican party caused by the Epstein files to undermine Trump's support [20][21] Bondi and the Department of Justice - President Trump is standing behind Attorney General Bondi but has seemingly positioned her to take the blame if the Epstein issue persists [7] - Bondi's absence from a White House event related to fentanyl penalties raises questions about her involvement and potential desire to avoid scrutiny [8][9]

The rise in migration from blue to red states is real. But as Democrats remove obstacles to building and Republicans face more red tape, those trends could reverse—with big political consequences https://t.co/psYDprXmHV ...