The President's Path: Why are Epstein files dividing MAGA and Trump?
Trump faces backlash from his base as demands grow for Epstein file transparency
Under mounting pressure from his own base, US President Donald Trump says he has ordered the Justice Department to release additional documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Pro-MAGA supporters and media outlets are now divided, torn between a grassroots push for transparency and a party leader eager to move on. Trump has even turned on his own allies, declaring that 鈥渟ome stupid Republicans, some foolish Republicans, have fallen into the net.鈥�
On this episode, Caitr铆ona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda, and Bernd Debusmann Jr explore what it means to be MAGA today and how the Epstein files have unexpectedly exposed deep fractures within Trump鈥檚 political base.
Every Friday, The President鈥檚 Path explores the state of US politics 鈥� in Washington and beyond. We dig into the key issues shaping America and uncover what鈥檚 on the minds of those closest to power. You can contact us at: path@bbc.co.uk
Producer: Stefano Fasano
Editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas
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