Trump's persistent focus on the Epstein issue has greatly annoyed Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA). Greene, who was one of Trump's most loyal supporters on Capitol Hill, has recently become a "thorn" in his side. In an interview with POLITICO, Greene said, "Trump is going off track." He insisted on blocking the release of the Epstein files, which has prevented him from addressing issues related to the cost of living. Greene stated, "This is rushing in the completely wrong direction," and the immediate priority is the medical and cost of living issues for Americans. However, some of Trump's most ardent supporters, who had largely remained silent before, are now beginning to stand alongside him. Many well-known MAGA influencers, many of whom had previously called for the full disclosure of the Epstein files, are now joining together to condemn the Democrats' attempts to obscure the files, accusing Democrats of fabricating false narratives in their emails. But for Trump, the problem is not necessarily with his solid MAGA base, the real danger lies among the fringe voters. According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll in October, only 40% of Republicans approve of how Trump is handling the Epstein files. Next week, this broader division within the Republican Party is expected to become even more apparent, as the House will vote on a "discharge petition" proposed by Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Democratic Representative Ro Khanna of California. As the party prepares for large-scale defections, Trump has criticized Republicans who push for the release of the files as "weak" and "stupid." However, these threats have so far not stopped the actions of Republican lawmakers.
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