The News Agents - USA How the Epstein files have turned MAGA against Trump
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Jul 9, 2025 In this riveting discussion, Anna Merlan, a senior reporter at Mother Jones and author of 'Republic of Lies', delves into how unmet expectations surrounding the Epstein client list have sparked outrage among Trump’s supporters. She highlights the disconnect between conspiracy theories and the harsh reality of political promises. The conversation also touches on the aggressive tactics of ICE in Los Angeles, raising concerns about federal overreach and its impact on local governance. Together, they dissect the tumultuous relationship between conspiracy and credibility in today’s political landscape.
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Epstein Client List Disappears
- The promised Epstein client list has been declared non-existent by the DOJ and FBI, causing outrage among Trump's MAGA supporters.
- The disappearance of the list challenges beliefs of conspiracy theorists who expected dark secrets to be revealed.
MAGA's Epstein List Expectations
- MAGA supporters expected the Epstein list to expose powerful Democrats involved in sex crimes with Epstein.
- This expectation formed a key campaign promise that Trump would reveal names upon returning to office.
MAGA Feels Betrayed by Trump
- Trump's supporters feel deeply betrayed as he denied the existence of the Epstein list after promising to expose it.
- This is unusual given their typical unquestioning faith in Trump's word.
