Donald Trump faced an extraordinary wave of criticism from his own supporters on Truth Social after calling for them to abandon discussions about Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender whose associates have long been a source of political intrigue. The backlash marks a rare moment of dissent on the platform, which typically serves as a steadfast hub for the former U.S. president’s base.
The controversy stems from conflicting claims about the existence of an Epstein “client list.” During Trump’s presidential campaign, his Attorney General, Pam Bondi, told Fox News in February that such a list was “sitting on [her] desk right now.” However, the Justice Department and FBI recently stated that no “incriminating” list of Epstein’s associates or evidence of him blackmailing powerful figures exists. This reversal provoked widespread skepticism among conservatives, many of whom had anticipated the release of so-called “Epstein files” to expose high-profile individuals.
In a Saturday post on Truth Social, Trump dismissed ongoing interest in Epstein as a distraction, calling his administration “PERFECT” and “THE TALK OF THE WORLD” while blaming “selfish people” for focusing on “somebody that nobody cares about.” The remark triggered a sharp rebuke: his post garnered 44,500 replies compared to 39,000 likes and 12,800 shares—a lopsided ratio signaling strong disapproval. Users accused him of “gaslighting” and undermining trust.
“This is going to cost you so many supporters. I [am] one of them,” wrote @trustds1. Others, like @ElMilford, criticized Bondi’s shifting narrative, stating, “We refuse to give this a pass.” Even loyal followers such as @GrumpyDeplorable expressed eroded trust, vowing continued but more cautious support.
The backlash is notable given Truth Social’s reputation as a pro-Trump echo chamber. Launched in 2022 after his Twitter ban, the platform became a sanctuary for his supporters following Musk’s reinstatement of his X account in 2024. Yet Musk himself added fuel to the fire, urging Trump to “just release the files as promised” and briefly alleging in June that the president was named in Epstein’s records—a claim he later retracted.
The episode highlights growing tensions within Trump’s base over unfulfilled promises and underscores the enduring fascination with Epstein’s network, which continues to reverberate in political and public discourse.
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