Donald Trump Is Losing MAGA Support Over The Jeffrey Epstein Files: A Short Timeline of July
In a dramatic shift from February 2025, where the Trump Administration was giving right-wing influencers special binders labeled "The Epstein Files: Part 1" to July 2025, where Donald Trump is telling his supporters to "Not waste time & energy on Jeffrey Epstein." Many right-wing influencers, such as Alex Jones, Members of the Flagrant Podcast, and others have began to publicly reconsider their support and many talk of failed promises and disappointment. Here is a timeline of Epstein and Trump related news in July 2025.
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Isabella Perez, Investigative & Political Journalist
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At a White House meeting, President Trump responded to aides asking questions about Jeffrey Epstein with, “Are you still talking about Epstein?” and suggested people should focus on positive things. This led to supporters being enraged at U.S. Attorney General, Pam Bondi for insinuating that she had the list earlier in February saying "its sitting on my desk ready to be reviewed." Far-right influencers such as Alex Jones and Laura Loomer called for Bondi to resign or be fired.
July 8, 2025: “Are you still talking about Epstein?”
July 12, 2025: Trump posts on Truth Social telling supporters to “not waste Time and Energy on Jeffrey Epstein, somebody that nobody cares about.”
Donald Trump posted to Truth Social to suggest to his supporters that they once again focus on non-Epstein related issues. This post was 'ratioed' with more disapproving comments and backlash rather than likes.
July 16, 2025:
Trump states " I NO LONGER WANT THEIR SUPPORT" and refers to supporters still seeking answers about Jeffrey Epstein as "weaklings."
In another Truth Social post, President Trump lashes out at the MAGA base for continuing to ask about Jeffrey Epstein's case and files. He refers to those continuing to seek answers as "weaklings" and states "I NO LONGER WANT THEIR SUPPORT."
July 17, 2025: 69% of Americans, including 64% of Republicans, believe that the US Government is covering-up information about Jeffrey Epstein's case.
A Reuters poll shows that 69% of Americans, and even 64% of Republicans, believe the government is hiding information about the Epstein case and it's contents. Only 17% of Americans approved of the way Donald Trump is handling the issue.
July 17, 2025: WSJ reports Trump's Suggestive Birthday Card for Jeffrey Epstein's 50th Birthday Celebration
The Wall Street Journal reported that a 'Birthday Book' from Epstein's 50th birthday in 2003 included a letter from Donald Trump with a suggestive sketch of a nude-woman and a signature in place of pubic hair.
The WSJ reports that it has been 'reviewed by federal authorities as part of their investigation.' Bill Clinton and Leon Black were also amongst those mentioned under the 'Friends' section of the book.
Many who are following the topic closely are waiting for an answer to see the 'Birthday Book' obtained via congressional subpoena. Donald Trump calls Epstein's Birthday Book, 'fake news', and is attempting to sue the Wall Street Journal for defamation.
July 24, 2025:
Trump says Epstein files are a SCAM
In his latest Truth Social post, Donald Trump once again shames public calls for transparency regarding Jeffrey Epstein as a "Democrat CON JOB," labeling it the "Jeffrey Epstein SCAM" and a "HOAX" created by "Radical Left Democrats."
Despite this strong denial, Trump contradicts himself by stating at the end: "Everyone should see what is there, but people who are innocent should not be hurt." This raises questions, since he offers no explanation about who exactly is "innocent" or in danger of being "hurt" by the release of the Grand Jury files. The ambiguity only deepens public concern about potential accountability and transparency.
