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MAGA Comes to Trump’s Defense on Epstein After WSJ Turmoil

UNITED STATES, JUL 20 – Internal disputes within Trump’s MAGA base stem from Epstein-related disclosures and a $10 billion lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, raising concerns about his political standing and voter support.

  • The Justice Department announced this month that no further Epstein case files warrant release, sparking anger among some MAGA supporters and commentators.
  • This followed increased public demand and calls from former adviser Steve Bannon and others for more transparency and a special counsel on Epstein.
  • At the same time, Trump escalated his criticism of the Wall Street Journal after it reported that he had sent a sexually suggestive letter to Epstein in 2003, a claim Trump denied as untrue and defamatory.
  • Trump launched a $10 billion legal action targeting the Journal and key individuals, claiming the report was intentionally harmful, while polls reveal divided public opinion, with approximately 54% disapproving of his management of Epstein-related matters.
  • The episode has both united MAGA supporters against perceived media attacks and highlighted growing voter skepticism that could influence next year’s midterm elections.
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According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump wrote Epstein a dirty letter accompanied by a sketch. The American president, who denies how to draw, nevertheless sold his works at auction.

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The New York Sun broke the news in New York, United States on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
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