The president’s handling of the Epstein case has roiled his political base after top Justice Department officials reneged on commitments to release investigation files. The rift threatens to alienate supporters who have clamored for the documents.

The D o J recently said that Epstein had no “client list” and killed himself in prison, infuriating conspiracy theorists within the MAGA movement. Far from silencing the din, telling the base to move on has made their calls for fresh revelations louder.