Behind Trump's Jeffrey Epstein Problem
Briefly

Trump's supporters have adopted his extreme claims as truth, disregarding official statements regarding Jeffrey Epstein's death. Despite the DOJ and F.B.I. asserting it was a suicide, the uproar continues, highlighting a disconnect between Trump and some supporters. In response to criticism, Trump has dismissed concerns, blamed Democrats, and criticized his own followers. This has raised alarms among Republican strategists about potential voter turnout issues in upcoming midterms, as discontent with Trump's handling of the situation grows.
Trump's political allies have insisted that the press should take the President seriously but not literally. Yet, his supporters have absorbed his hyperbolic claims as truth.
Despite assertions from the DOJ and the F.B.I. that there was no deeper mystery behind Epstein's death, the uproar persists and Trump has struggled to quell it.
Trump attempted to dismiss the situation and blame it on Democrats, while labeling his confused supporters as 'weaklings' and 'stupid' for questioning his narrative.
The ongoing controversy has raised concerns among Republican strategists about potential drops in turnout during the midterms due to dissatisfaction within Trump's base.
Read at The New Yorker
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