Trump Criticizes Own Supporters Over Epstein Files Controversy

US President Donald Trump has criticized his own supporters, calling them 'weaklings' and 'stupid' for demanding the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, a deceased financier and convicted sex offender.

In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump dismissed the Epstein files controversy as a 'SCAM' and accused his 'PAST supporters' of falling for the 'bullshit' surrounding it.

There is a growing divide within his Make America Great Again (MAGA) Republican coalition over the Epstein files and the alleged 'client list' that the FBI recently confirmed does not exist.

The FBI announced that it will not be releasing any more documents related to Epstein or his death in a New York jail cell.

Trump criticized Republicans for focusing on the Epstein issue, claiming that Democrats were spreading 'fake news' and urged his supporters to stop discussing it.

He dismissed those calling for the release of the files as 'some stupid Republicans' and stated that he no longer wants their support.

Despite pressure from loyal supporters, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, Trump has stood by the FBI's statement that Epstein did not keep a 'client list' for trafficking underage girls.

He compared the Epstein client list controversy to other high-profile scandals and blamed the Democrats for perpetuating the story.

Trump had social ties with Epstein in the 1990s and 2000s, but he has denied ever flying on Epstein's private plane or being involved in any wrongdoing.