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Trump posted that he didn’t want the backing of supporters who raise questions about the case.
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July 16, 2025, 11:20 a.m. ET

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Trump Lashes Out at Supporters Over Epstein Criticism

President Trump targeted his supporters who were critical of the administration’s decision not to release more information on Jeffery Epstein’s case, posting on social media that he didn’t want their backing anymore.

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