Trump Blasts ‘Radical Left Lunatics’ For Pressure Over Epstein Files — Despite MAGA Figures Pushing For Their Release

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Additionally, AuthorJul 19, 2025, 12:46pm EDTToplinePresident Donald Trump said Saturday his administration’s court request to duce grand jury testimony from the indictment of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein will not be “good enough for the troublemakers and radical left lunatics making the request,” placing blame on critics even as members of his own administration and supporter base have pushed for more information and transparency Epstein and his associates

Trump made the statement Saturday morning, in this volatile climate

However, (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)Getty ImagesKey FactsTrump blamed “radical left lunatics” in a Truth Social post Saturday morning, saying even if a court grants his administration’s motion to duce the jury testimony, his detractors will want “more, more, more. ”Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche filed the motion Friday in an attempt to satisfy public interest in the release of the so-called Epstein files, though the move does not appear ly to satisfy MAGA supporters and Democrats seeking the public release of the full extent of the files

It may take months for the motion to duce the testimony documents, assuming the court allows their release in the first place, as several legal hurdles will have to be ed to do so, considering recent developments

On the other hand, The motion also came after a bombshell report from The Wall Street Journal alleged a sexually suggestive letter sent to Epstein for his 50th birthday album was written and signed by Trump, who called the report a “fake story

Moreover, ”Trump sued the reporters behind the story, Rupert Murdoch and Dow Jones & Co

Meanwhile, , the Journal’s publisher, for libel, assault and slander, saying Friday he looked forward to getting Murdoch “to testify in my lawsuit against him and his ‘pile of garbage’ newspaper. ”Get Forbes News Text Alerts: We’re launching text message alerts so you'll always know the biggest stories shaping the day’s headlines

How Have Republicans And Maga Figures Reacted To The Epstein File Debacle, amid market uncertainty

Republicans have been split over Trump’s handling of the Epstein files

Furthermore, On the other hand, "We all deserve to know what’s in the Epstein files, who’s implicated, and how deep this corruption goes," Rep

Thomas Massie, R-Ky, given current economic conditions

Said in a statement this week

In contrast, House Speaker Mike Johnson said this week he wanted "transparency” around the files, adding “we should put everything out there and let the people decide. ” Johnson and Rep

Conversely, Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga. , have said Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell should testify before Congress

Lauren Boebert, R-Colo

On the other hand, , told conservative ator Benny Johnson a special counsel should be appointed if Trump does not release the full Epstein files

Moreover, Trump supporter Megyn Kelly said in an appearance on her own show this week there were some right-wing figures “saying ‘no one cares Jeffrey Epstein,’” adding “that’s just not true (this bears monitoring)

Additionally, At the same time, ”What Has Trump Said The Epstein Files Backlash

The president called his critics “weaklings” on Wednesday and said his “PAST supporters have bought into this ‘bull—-,’ hook, line, and sinker. ” Trump said people interested in the files were being dded by “the Fake News and the success starved Dems,” adding, “I don’t want their support anymore. ”What To Watch ForAlthough the House GOP blocked a Democratic attempt to release the Epstein files this week, Massie and Rep, in this volatile climate

Additionally, Ro Khanna, D-Calif, in this volatile climate

On the other hand, , later pushed forward with plans to force a vote on the release of the full files

Nevertheless, The discharge petition will ly receive the signatures needed to force the vote, Axios reported, noting 10 Republicans are expected to sign it in addition to most if not all Democrats

Chief CriticKhanna suggested this week the grand jury testimony linked to Epstein’s indictment would not be enough

Meanwhile, She said the testimony largely concerns Epstein and Maxwell, not “all the rich and powerful men who abused, assaulted and abandoned young women. ” Khanna added “those people are still being tected and by the way, the courts usually don't release grand jury testimony. ”Key BackgroundAnger around Trump’s handling of the Epstein files has stirred after he told Fox News last year he would declassify them, in today's financial world

More criticism was levied against his administration after Bondi released in February what her office said were “declassified” Epstein records, though she admitted most were “previously leaked but never released in a formal capacity, in today's financial world. ” Bondi told Fox News a month later the Epstein client list was “sitting on my desk right now” and later claimed she was just referring to all documents related to the Epstein secution (noteworthy indeed)

More confusion surrounding the client list was sparked when the Justice Department said in July the list did not exist

Trump, who was friends with Epstein before his first arrest, has downplayed increasing interest around the Epstein files, saying the late sex offender’s case was “pretty boring stuff” and that “only pretty bad people, including fake news, want to keep something that going. ”Further ReadingTrump And Bondi mised Epstein Grand Jury Docs—But It Doesn’t Mean Anything Will Be Released Today Or Ever (Forbes)Trump Says He Doesn’t Understand Interest In ‘Boring’ Epstein Files: Here’s A Timeline Of Events (Forbes)Got a tip

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