THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Inside Trump’s Angry, Desperate Push to Silence MAGA on Epstein Fiasco
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Jul 17, 2025 Asawin Suebsaeng, a Rolling Stone writer known for exposing political intrigues, joins to discuss Trump's furious attempts to quell MAGA chatter about Jeff Epstein. The conversation reveals Trump's escalating frustration, bizarre rants, and a disconnect with his supporters, highlighted by recent polling showing dissatisfaction. Suebsaeng dives into the complex dynamics of conspiracy theories within the MAGA movement and how Trump's efforts to control the narrative are backfiring, exposing a troubling contempt for his own followers.
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Trump's Contempt for MAGA Base
- Trump is furious at his inability to stop MAGA supporters discussing the Epstein files.
- His anger reveals unusual contempt for his own base.
MAGA Promoted Epstein Conspiracy
- MAGA promoted the conspiracy that Epstein was killed to protect elites, especially Democrats.
- Now MAGA leaders inside government dismiss the files as nothing, confusing their base.
Trump’s Ultimatum to MAGA
- Trump declared that MAGA supporters who discuss the Epstein files are "weaklings" and he no longer wants their support.
- He effectively threatens to sever ties with his own voters over the issue.