U.S. President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Morristown Airport as he departs for Washington, in Morristown, New Jersey, U.S., July 6, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard
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MAGA Erupts Over Epstein Files
President Trump’s best efforts earlier this week to quell growing unrest within his MAGA base over his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation files have failed. He is now resorting to attacking some of his supporters, calling them “stupid” and “foolish” after coming under fire from prominent right-wing influencers. The growing dispute reveals a split within Trump’s base that may weaken his grip over the MAGA movement and the Republican Party.
Joining editor in chief of The Atlantic and moderator, Jeffrey Goldberg, to discuss this and more:
- Leigh Ann Caldwell, Chief Washington Correspondent, Puck
- Stephen Hayes, Editor, The Dispatch
- Meridith McGraw, White House Reporter, The Wall Street Journal
- Michael Scherer, Staff Writer, The Atlantic
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