President Donald Trump on Wednesday delivered a sweeping rebuke to members of his political base who continue to demand the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related records, denouncing them as "weaklings" who have "bought into this bulls---" and declaring, "I don't want their support anymore." The remarks, issued in a lengthy post on Truth Social, mark Trump's most forceful rejection yet of a segment of his MAGA coalition that has grown increasingly vocal over the Justice Department's decision not to publish more Epstein files.
"My PAST supporters have bought into this 'bulls---' hook, line, and sinker," Trump wrote. "Let these weaklings continue forward and do the Democrats work, don't even think about talking of our incredible and unprecedented success, because I don't want their support anymore!"
The statement comes just weeks after the Justice Department released a memo confirming it had found no "incriminating client list" tied to Epstein and no further evidence warranting prosecution. The disclosure reignited tensions among Trump allies, particularly after Attorney General Pam Bondi clarified that a previously mentioned list "sitting on my desk" referred not to names of clients but other Epstein-related materials. Bondi has faced mounting criticism from hardline Republicans but remains staunchly defended by the president.
"Pam Bondi, I really think that she's done very good," Trump told reporters Wednesday. "She says 'I gave you all the credible information,' and if she finds any more credible information, she'll give that too. What more can she do than that?"
The escalating controversy has fractured Republican messaging. House Speaker Mike Johnson said during an interview with commentator Benny Johnson that "we should put everything out there and let the people decide." Following Trump's post, Johnson's office released a statement emphasizing that "all House Republicans are for truth and transparency," while reiterating faith in Trump to "stand for justice, and to protect the innocent."
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., who had previously demanded the release of an Epstein "client list," responded to Trump's disavowal by posting on X, "My blind loyalty and faith is ONLY in God and Jesus Christ my savior. That is what will guide my decisions, actions, and votes."
The conflict is sharpening inside the GOP conference. Greene and Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., are now co-leading a discharge petition to force a House vote requiring the DOJ to release all Epstein-related records, potentially with Democratic support. The petition cannot proceed until members return from summer recess and will require 218 signatures to advance.
Others, including Reps. Anna Paulina Luna and Lauren Boebert, have also urged Congress to subpoena Bondi or appoint a special counsel. Meanwhile, calls are growing for Ghislaine Maxwell-Epstein's longtime associate now serving a 20-year sentence in Florida-to testify before lawmakers.
While Trump has recently downplayed the controversy, telling reporters that the Epstein case is "sordid, but it's boring," the fallout from his Truth Social post has stirred sharp backlash online, with critics accusing him of abandoning a cause that has long circulated among his supporters.
