Start Here MAGA Splinters Over Epstein
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Jul 14, 2025 Illuminating fractures within Trump’s camp emerge over the Epstein case, sparking tension among MAGA supporters. Chaotic immigration raids in California raise legal and ethical questions, while violent confrontations erupt at cannabis farms. An investigation into a tragic Air India crash points to pilot errors related to critical fuel switches. Amidst these controversies, a quirky tale of a Hungarian library threatened by a bread beetle infestation highlights the unexpected impacts of climate change on history.
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Epstein Case Splinters Trump Base
- The Jeffrey Epstein case deeply divides Trump's supporters and administration officials.
- The silence and backlash around the case reveal fractures at the highest levels of the DOJ and FBI.
Bongino Storms Out of Meeting
- Dan Bongino, deputy FBI director, threatened to resign if Attorney General Pam Bondi stayed.
- After a confrontation about leaks, Bongino stormed out and has been unreachable since.
Trump Supports Bondi Amid Crisis
- Trump publicly supports AG Bondi despite heavy criticism from his base.
- He accuses the FBI and Democrats of tainting Epstein files, adding complexity to the political crisis.