In a recent critique of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, former President Donald Trump misattributed Powell’s appointment to current President Joe Biden, despite nominating him in 2017. Trump has voiced displeasure with Powell’s monetary policies, including delaying interest rate cuts, and has even suggested the cuts were politically motivated. Despite considering firing Powell, Trump has since stated this is unlikely unless fraud is involved, although there is no evidence of fraudulent activity.
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President Trump expressed anger towards his MAGA base for their focus on the Jeffrey Epstein files, accusing them of being duped by a “hoax” and stating he no longer wants their support. Trump’s frustration stems from the ongoing controversy, which he believes gives Democrats a reason to celebrate, despite his administration’s “incredible and unprecedented success”. This follows the release of a memo by the FBI and his team that stated no evidence suggested Epstein’s murder, which angered his base. House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Trump ally, has suggested Bondi further explain her previous statements regarding the files, indicating the issue will persist.
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A recent poll reveals that 67% of Americans believe the government is concealing evidence related to Jeffrey Epstein’s case, with only 8% disagreeing and 25% unsure. Moreover, 79% of respondents support the release of all documents pertaining to the federal case, while only 5% oppose it. The Justice Department’s memo, which stated there was no Epstein client list and no evidence of blackmail, has fueled suspicion and criticism, especially from those who expected more transparency. Despite the controversy, former President Trump defended Attorney General Pam Bondi’s handling of the review of the Epstein files.
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On Wednesday afternoon, Elon Musk heavily criticized President Trump’s denial of the Epstein case being a hoax, referencing Ghislaine Maxwell’s conviction for sex trafficking. Musk highlighted the fact that no alleged clients of Epstein have been prosecuted, and that there are many powerful people who want the client list suppressed. This came after a public falling out between Musk and Trump, where Musk accused the former president of suppressing details about the Epstein investigation. The White House has since dismissed these claims, but Musk, along with many in the MAGA community, continues to push for answers regarding the case.
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During a recent Oval Office meeting, President Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, claiming that the previous administration appointed him. However, it was actually Trump who initially appointed Powell in 2017, praising his leadership at the time. Despite these past endorsements, Trump has since heavily criticized Powell for failing to cut interest rates, even going so far as to suggest he was looking for a replacement. This shift in attitude contradicts the president’s earlier assessment of Powell and the “best” people.
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The article reports on the controversy surrounding the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, with President Trump dismissing the issue as a “hoax” and defending the decision not to release the documents. While some Republicans and House Democrats are calling for the files to be made public, the president has criticized these figures, labeling them “stupid”. Furthermore, a recent investigation revealed that a video purporting to prove Epstein’s death was not a murder was edited to remove three minutes of footage. The Attorney General is under fire for her handling of the case and the president has stated only “credible” files should be released.
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Despite reports of an imminent dismissal, former President Donald Trump denied plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, although he did acknowledge discussing the possibility with House Republicans, who largely supported the move. Trump, who appointed Powell during his presidency, has criticized him for not lowering interest rates quickly enough and has also expressed the view that there is no inflation. While the president expressed his discontent with Powell’s performance, he did not rule out the possibility of firing him, but said the chances were “highly unlikely.”
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The former president expressed bewilderment at the continued interest in the Jeffrey Epstein case, dismissing it as “boring” and suggesting that only “pretty bad people” would want to prolong it. Trump stated that he doesn’t understand the fascination with a case that’s been resolved, despite his own administration’s handling of the situation. This stance contrasts with his supporters’ ongoing interest, fueled by prior statements from figures within his circle, who previously questioned the case’s outcome but have since distanced themselves from those claims. This shift has left many of his supporters feeling betrayed and frustrated, as they expected further revelations about Epstein’s connections to powerful figures.
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A significant portion of the Justice Department’s Federal Programs Branch, responsible for defending Trump administration policies, has departed or announced their departure since the election. Reuters reported that nearly two-thirds of the approximately 110 lawyers in the unit have left. These departures could pose challenges for the unit, particularly as it faces numerous lawsuits related to controversial policies. The DOJ is actively recruiting replacements and reallocating personnel to maintain its litigation capacity, but the impact on the department’s ability to defend the President’s agenda in court remains to be seen.
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Following Donald Trump’s directive, Fox News and other MAGA media outlets have largely ceased discussion of Jeffrey Epstein. After the Justice Department released a memo stating there was no credible evidence of Epstein blackmail, many Trump-aligned figures initially expressed discontent. However, after Trump’s statement supporting Pam Bondi and discouraging further discussion of Epstein, prominent figures like Jesse Watters, Sean Hannity, and Greg Gutfeld fell in line, drastically reducing or eliminating mentions of Epstein on their programs. While some outside of Fox News have expressed dissent, the general trend among MAGA commentators has been silence or support for Trump’s stance.
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