Trump Administration Weighs Special Prosecutor, Releasing New Epstein Documents To Contain MAGA Backlash: Report
The Donald Trump administration is currently battling to control the narrative amidst the ongoing controversy over undisclosed files related to the late financier and convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein.
What Happened: The administration is dealing with the fallout from its decision to withhold documents concerning Epstein. It had earlier indicated that the documents held major revelations about Epstein and his purported network of clients.
To manage the damage, the White House is considering various strategies, including the release of new documents, the appointment of a special prosecutor and the preparation of executive actions on pedophilia, two White House sources told Reuters.
The Trump administration’s decision to backtrack on this promise has incited anger among some of Trump’s most ardent supporters.
Many conservative influencers and hard-right media figures remain unconvinced by a recent Justice Department memo that concluded there was no “incriminating” client list or evidence that Epstein may have blackmailed prominent people.
Trump and his inner circle have also contacted prominent MAGA-aligned influencers, urging them to shift their criticism of the administration's handling of the Epstein investigation toward emphasizing broader priorities of the America First movement.
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Why It Matters: The Epstein controversy is exposing divisions within Trump’s coalition and challenging his grip on the right-wing narrative, amid growing dissatisfaction among his base over U.S. actions in Iran and support for Ukraine.
Despite the administration’s efforts to restore unity, the intra-party friction is proving to be damaging. The controversy surrounding the Epstein case has also reignited long-standing suspicions within Trump’s base about Epstein’s connections to influential figures.
This comes after Trump’s hesitation to release the Epstein files was omitted from a 2024 Fox News interview. The controversy was further inflamed when House Speaker Mike Johnson was accused of “blocking the Epstein files” by Rep. Eric Swalwell.
Amid the controversy, FBI Director Kash Patel denied conspiracy theories about the Epstein files and pledged to serve “as long as” President Donald Trump wants him on the job.
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