The Imperial Presidency

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It looks like the whole Epstein List issue is blowing up in the social media, so escalating the trade wars may be an attempt to redirect attention.

If that's the case, it isn't working.

Trump's MAGA base is in crisis over the Epstein files. Could it cost Republicans the midterms?

A number of high-profile Trump supporters and associates have warned that any perceived lack of transparency from his administration would have negative consequences.

Far-right commentator and 9/11 conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer has been especially vocal, calling on Bondi to resign her attorney general's post, while comedian Dave Smith accused Trump of "actively" covering up "a giant child rapist ring."

Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who is also known for pushing conspiracies, said that a coverup would cross "a red line" for many Trump supporters — while InfoWars host and Sandy Hook conspiracy theorist Alex Jones said that Trump's Epstein problem "is not going away ... it's out of control."

Yeah. When Marjorie Taylor Greene isn't blindly on His Orangeness's side, the GOP has an internal problem.