WASHINGTON — In a fiery social media tirade that has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, former President Donald Trump has launched a blistering attack against the burgeoning controversy surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files, labeling the entire affair a "Hoax" and "bullshit" designed by his political enemies. Taking his familiar battle stance, Trump didn't just aim his fury at Democrats; he turned his cannons on members of his own party, denouncing Republicans calling for greater transparency as "weaklings."
Writing on his Truth Social platform Wednesday morning, the former president left no room for interpretation. He dismissed the growing uproar over the handling of information related to the deceased child sex offender as the latest in a long line of partisan attacks. He compared the situation to previous firestorms that dominated his presidency, including the investigation into his 2016 campaign's alleged ties to Russia and the controversy over Hunter Biden's laptop.
"[T]hese Scams and Hoaxes are all the Democrats are good at," Trump declared, framing the issue as a purely political ploy. He accused his opponents of being inept at governing and policy, suggesting their only skill is manufacturing scandals. "Their new SCAM is what we will forever call the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax," he wrote, adding that even some of his own base have been duped. "My PAST supporters have bought into this 'bullshit,' hook, line, and sinker."
The most stunning part of his diatribe was the venom reserved for his own side. Trump lamented what he perceives as a lack of loyalty within the GOP, contrasting it with his view of the Democratic party. "Also, unlike Republicans, they stick together like glue," he asserted. By branding fellow Republicans who have joined the call for answers as "weaklings," Trump is drawing a clear line in the sand, demanding absolute allegiance and signaling that he views any deviation from his narrative as a betrayal.
This aggressive posture risks deepening a fracture within the Republican party. As some GOP figures push for full disclosure regarding the Epstein documents, Trump's counter-offensive frames their efforts not as a quest for justice, but as a capitulation to a Democratic "Scam." The outburst serves as a stark reminder of his strategy: to dominate the narrative, discredit any damaging information as a "Hoax," and enforce loyalty by publicly shaming any dissenters, regardless of their party affiliation.
