In a stunning series of statements, former President Donald Trump appears to be distancing himself from ongoing discussions about Jeffrey Epstein and his alleged client list. The fallout? He's now calling his own supporters “selfish” and “weaklings” for continuing to push the issue.
According to viral posts by journalist Glenn Greenwald and commentator Owen Shroyer, Trump not only labeled the Epstein case a “hoax” but also claimed that anyone still talking about it is no longer one of his supporters. The backlash has been swift, with many in the MAGA base expressing shock at what they see as a betrayal from the man they once championed.
“How soon until Trump threatens to send anyone asking about Epstein to Alligator Alcatraz?” Greenwald joked in his tweet, referencing the controversial Florida detention site. But many online aren’t laughing—they’re asking why Trump seems so eager to shut down all conversation about Epstein.
Speculation continues to grow around whether this signals a deeper fracture inside the America First movement. For now, one thing’s clear: talking about Epstein is no longer welcome in Trump’s camp—and those who do may find themselves on the outside looking in.