Even Trump's base is showing some cracks. Some supporters are expressing outrage over the perceived lack of transparency and think that Trump may be protecting a sex offender. Instead of trying to quell supporters' concerns, Trump has lashed out, calling critics " weaklings " and saying he doesn't want their support anymore.

Speaker Mike Johnson’s spineless decision to shut down the House rather than release Jeffrey Epstein’s files is one more MAGA middle finger to a public that just wants Congress to stand by its word.