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Newsweek
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Donald Trump's Response to Jeffrey Epstein Question Leaves MAGA Stunned
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. President Donald Trump is facing major backlash from his base over his response to a reporter's question about Jeffrey Epstein. During a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, a reporter questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi about Epstein. As she began to reply, Trump interrupted and said: "Are you still talking about Jeffrey Epstein? This guy's been talked about for years. You're asking—we have Texas. We have this. We have all of the things. And are people still talking about this guy, this creep? "Do you wanna waste the time," he continued, adding: "I mean I can't believe you're asking a question on Epstein at a time like this, where we're having some of the greatest success and also tragedy with what happened in Texas. It just seems like a desecration." The Context Earlier this week, the Department of Justice and FBI announced the results of a joint review of "investigative holdings relating to Jeffrey Epstein," concluding that the convicted sex offender had died by suicide in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting further sex trafficking charges. The agencies also said Epstein did not have a "client list," something Trump suggested during his presidential campaign that he would release if elected. In February, Bondi also fueled speculation about such a list when announcing the release of records related to Epstein's case. But much of what the government later distributed had been in the public domain for years. The FBI and DOJ's conclusion that there is no evidence of the long rumored Epstein "client list" has sparked criticism from members of the Make America Great Again movement. What To Know Conservative commentator Liz Wheeler was among the MAGA figures who spoke out against Trump's response, writing on X, formerly Twitter, "Trump is massively misreading his base on this." Kevin and Keith Hodge, hosts of the conservative podcast Hodgetwins, wrote on X: "Pam Bondi embarrasses herself with this bulls*** excuse and Trump acts like the Epstein case ain't a big deal. This is a terrible look for the Trump admin." President Trump snaps at reporter who asks him Epstein question. Trump is massively misreading his base on this. — Liz Wheeler (@Liz_Wheeler) July 8, 2025 Rob Sullivan, a self-described former law enforcement officer and MAGA member, told his 22,000 followers: "Another BAD look for everyone. Pam must go she's killing everybody's credibility. Sorry Mr. President, she's making you look bad." The X account @GaysForTrump24 wrote: "Un-freaking-beliveable. I never in a million years thought he would say something like this." Un-freaking-beliveable. I never in a million years thought he would say something like this. — Gays For Trump (@GaysForTrump24) July 8, 2025 On her podcast, Candace Owens, who has long supported Trump, discussed the president's response. "It's amazing how stupid they think we are," she said, adding, "What even is that Trump filibuster." During his remarks, Trump asked Bondi if she felt like answering the reporter's question. "I don't mind answering," the attorney general replied. When the president finished speaking, Bondi addressed the reporter and cited an interview she did with Fox News in February, which she said had "been getting a lot of attention." In the interview, Bondi said in response to a question about the "client list," "It's sitting on my desk to be reviewed." She said in Tuesday's Cabinet meaning that she meant "the file along with the JFK, MLK files." She added that the "tens of thousands of videos" related to the case would not be released because they showed child sex abuse footage that Epstein had downloaded. Addressing the claim of Epstein "being an agent," Bondi said she had "no knowledge about that." The attorney general also spoke about a video that authorities released, which she said was part of the evidence that showed Epstein had died by suicide. She said a minute was missing from the footage "because every night the video is reset, and every night should have the same minute missing." What People Are Saying The FBI and Department of Justice said in a memo released earlier this week: "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." Elon Musk wrote on X last month in a since-deleted post: "Time to drop the really big bomb: @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!" He added in another post: "Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out." White House press secretary Karolina Leavitt told Newsweek in response to Musk's claim: "This is an unfortunate episode from Elon, who is unhappy with the One Big Beautiful Bill because it does not include the policies he wanted. The President is focused on passing this historic piece of legislation and making our country great again." What Happens Next It remains to be seen whether the administration will respond to what has become a major pushback from MAGA supporters.
The Independent
19-05-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Don Jr leads MAGA world in spreading conspiracy theories about ‘coverup' of Biden's cancer diagnosis
Donald Trump Jr. has taken aim at Joe Biden 's wife for failing to miss the signs of her husband's prostate cancer. The US president's son shared a conspiratorial message claiming that the White House must have known about Biden's diagnosis while he was in office. 'What I want to know is how did Dr. Jill Biden miss stage five metastatic cancer or is this yet another coverup???' Trump Jr. said in a sarcastic jab at former First Lady Jill Biden. There is no such thing as stage five cancer. The post appears to be a sarcastic swipe at Ms Biden, who has a doctoral degree in education. Hours earlier, Trump Jr. shared a screenshot calling for respect for the Biden family after the diagnosis. He added, " 100 percent agree.' Trump Jr. wasn't alone in spreading theories without proof. Dr. Ronny Jackson, a Republican congressman and Donald Trump's former physician, tweeted his belief that Biden's doctor during his tenure in the White House was 'more concerned about assisting with the political cover up than providing world class medical care.' Meanwhie, right-wing influencers the Hodgetwins, tweeted: 'Less than a year ago Biden's doctors stated Biden was healthy. Currently Biden has prostate cancer with metastasis to the bone. With the best doctors money can buy there's no way they didn't know. The Democrats and the media all lied and coverup it up!' In a statement released by the former president's office on Sunday, it was announced that Biden was diagnosed a week prior after experiencing 'increasing urinary symptoms'. 'Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms,' the statement read. 'On Friday, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterised by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone. 'While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, which allows for effective management. The president and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians.' Trump, who has often ridiculed Biden following rumours of his ill-health while in office, wrote that he was 'saddened' to hear about the diagnosis. He wrote: 'Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden's recent medical diagnosis. 'We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery.'
