“Break It Down!”
To say that the mere mention of “the Justice Department’s Epstein file” sends shivers down the spine of internet sleuths, political junkies, and late-night talk show hosts alike would be an understatement. Having laid down that marker, let’s go no further without remembering that that some of the brightest and most heralded luminaries of Team Trump promised to deliver the goods, so to speak, regarding the infamous Epstein File. Moreover, MAGA minds also contended Epstein did not commit suicide, as authorities stated at the time of his death.
For years, rumors of an Epstein “client list” have circulated online. As Trump’s most recent presidential campaign unfolded throughout 2024, the Big Guy himself intimated that were he to be returned to office by American voters, he might release a list of individuals associated with Epstein. (See legerdemain, political hucksterism, and Kool-Aid (as in “Don’t drink it)).
In February, Pam Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, fueled speculation regarding the so-called list when announcing the release of records related to the Epstein case. Unfortunately, for eagerly awaiting Trump sleuths, and their voracious appetite for new salacious, juicy weaponizable Democratic/liberal fodder, much of what was later distributed had been in the public domain for years.
In June, former DOGE impresario, and until recently, Trump pal, Elon Musk said the government had not released records related to the case because Trump “is in the Epstein files.” Of course, Trump dismissed the claim. Nevertheless, the assertion added jet fuel to the interest level in the government’s records.
Context
Jeffrey Epstein was a convicted sex offender who died in a New York jail in 2019. At the time, he was awaiting additional sex trafficking charges. A noted successful financier, he was known to host high-profile guests on his private island of Little St. James in the U.S. Virgin Islands. That is where many of his alleged crimes are said to have occurred.
What To Know
In a recent memo following what authorities described as an “exhaustive review of investigative holdings relating to Jeffrey Epstein,” the FBI and DOJ said, “While we have labored to provide the public with maximum information regarding Epstein and ensured examination of any evidence in the government’s possession, it is the determination of the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation that no further disclosure would be appropriate or warranted.” In short, no secret file, and no homicide.
That was followed by Trump writing on Truth Social: “The FBI, under the direction of Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino, is back to the basics: Locking up criminals, and cleaning up America’s streets.
We have the Greatest Law Enforcement professionals in the World, but ‘Politics’ and Corrupt Leadership often prevented them from doing their job. That is no longer the case, and now, they have been unleashed to do their jobs, and they are doing just that. Keep it up—MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN!”
This seemingly sudden about-face has roiled MAGAWorld. Trump supporters have taken the almost unheard of step of criticizing President Donald Trump following the review and assessment by the FBI and Department of Justice that found “no incriminating “client list” related to Jeffrey Epstein.
After praising FBI Director Kash Pate and Deputy Director Dan Bongino in a Truth Social post, Trump took major incoming, receiving pointed pushback from people from whom he normally receives unconditional, unyielding support.
A few examples of reactions from the MAGA faithful include:
Andrea Lizebeth wrote on Truth Social: “Trump I have been extremely loyal to you! I’m very pleased with almost everything you’re doing, but I absolutely draw the line on this one! If you are … brave, big heart, and will stand ten toes down for what’s right, then bring the truth to light!!! Release the info no matter what!!!
If you don’t stop/expose what happened on that island and what is a huge problem in our country for these children then who will?! Somebody is being blackmailed!!! God put you in your position for a reason!!! If you do what’s right your supporters will always stand by you!!!”
Belinda Chartrand, another Truth Social user, who describes herself as a “wife, mother and patriot,” wrote: “I appreciate the hard work being done, but America deserves to see the Epstein list—and we need to see more arrests! No child should ever have to endure the kind of trauma these young girls suffered.
I don’t care if the names on the list are Democrats or Republicans, CEOs, or pastors. If they abused children, they belong in prison. As someone who has survived this kind of trauma, I can tell you these kids will carry the weight of it for the rest of their lives—it touches every single part of who they are, and they will never fully recover.”
A user named Katie, who used a profile picture/graphic that said, “We the people love Trump,” wrote: “We The People do not believe the latest Epstein excuses by the FBI and it’s insulting to your base of MAGA supporters!!! We KNOW it is not true!!!
When will you, Mr. President, demand accountability from the FBI? The children, sir?? Do it for them!! Heads need to roll for what these people did to the children!!”
The account “MAGA God Bless America” wrote: “No one of big significance has been arrested! Yes, they’ve done great things but the elite still skate.”
The account “Patriot4Life” wrote: “We thought no one was above the law. I guess we were wrong!”
What Happens Next
Trump, and numerous people vigorously trying out to be his top surrogates, stoked this fire, and they are now faced with the unenviable task of dousing the flames and crushing the embers. It is reasonable to presume, the skepticism, which TrumpWorld actively supercharged, will not be quickly or easily expunged.
Frankly, the question that MAGA’s finest should be asking themselves is, have they been played? The faux list, and the supposed suicide machination look/sound a lot like tried and true bromides to gin up the base with hate for good old-fashioned imaginary Democratic foils; something I’ve coined as DDS, or Democrat Derangement Syndrome. From afar, it sure looks like MAGA got took, hoodwinked, bamboozled, led astray, and run amok by their besties. Footnote: Without Vaseline.
Trump and his A-Team will likely face continued scrutiny over promises made but not delivered. But seriously, what are they gonna do about it? “Hold Up, Wait A Minute: What Had Happened Was…”
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