Morning Joe ‘Pushed by MAGA base for years’: Joe slams Trump’s Democratic 'hoax’ claims over Epstein outrage
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Jul 17, 2025 Rich Lerner, host at Golf Channel, joins to dive into the fascinating intersection of politics and public sentiment. They discuss Trump’s dismissal of his supporters' calls for transparency regarding the Epstein scandal, labeling their concerns a 'Democratic hoax.' The conversation unfolds around the distrust in political narratives and how this reflects on the MAGA base. Lerner also touches on the current financial tension with the Federal Reserve and the impacts of geopolitical strategies in the Middle East, blending sports with serious political discourse.
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Epstein Files Pushed by MAGA Base
- The Epstein file controversy was largely pushed by the MAGA base, not by Democrats as Trump suggested.
- This belief about a global pedophilia ring is foundational in MAGA culture and right-wing circles.
Trump Alienates Epstein File Supporters
- Trump alienated his loyal Epstein-file-demanding supporters by calling them dupes and claiming it's a Democrat hoax.
- These supporters want transparency as a show of leadership and are not against Trump personally.
Hoax Claims Threaten Credibility
- Calling Epstein files a hoax undermines trust in other accusations Trump labeled hoaxes.
- This endangers Trump's credibility with his base and causes confusion about what can be trusted.