As his supporters erupt over the Justice Department’s failure to release much-hyped records in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking investigation, President Donald Trump’s strategy has been to downplay the issue.

The fallout of the Epstein case is testing the power the president holds over his most loyal followers, many of whom have broken into open revolt against him.

President Donald Trump is facing a growing backlash from his MAGA base over his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation files. The controversy has sparked internal divisions, public criticism from key allies,