Edith Hejberg
Trump’s usual playbook of manufactured outrage isn’t quelling the unrest this time.
Donald Trump has been posting a lot of controversial things on social media the past few days. For many onlookers this could seem like a distraction attempt, after recent focus on the Epstein files.
Trump Floods the Zone With Distractions
In just two days, President Trump launched a barrage of controversial social media posts, attacking former officials, mocking team names, and even promoting bizarre AI-generated videos.
The sheer volume and randomness of these posts suggest a familiar strategy: distraction.
The Epstein Problem Trump Can’t Shake
Many speculate that he is trying to divert attention from: Jeffrey Epstein. Despite efforts to pivot, the political fallout from the Epstein case continues to haunt Trump.
Supporters are frustrated, conspiracy theories are festering, and Trump’s team is scrambling to refocus public attention elsewhere.
A President’s Feed or a Sports Bar Screen?
Among Trump’s more surreal Truth Social posts was a highlight reel featuring a woman wrestling a snake, daredevil stunts on jet skis, and a car sliding under a moving truck.
The montage looked more like viral content than presidential messaging, but that may very well be the point.
Tulsi Gabbard Joins the Diversion Attempt
Trump’s director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, added her own twist: releasing troves of documents related to the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
The timing raised eyebrows, as it seemed designed to overshadow Epstein-related scrutiny.
MAGA World Is Turning on Its Creator
Trump’s base, once unfailingly loyal, is now showing signs of revolt. Many feel betrayed over the administration’s refusal to release more Epstein files, particularly after high-profile promises to do so.
Trump’s usual playbook of manufactured outrage isn’t quelling the unrest this time.
Conspiracy Roots Run Deep—Even Inside the Administration
The Epstein case has long been a magnet for conspiracy theories, some of which have been fueled by Trump allies now in key roles, like FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Dan Bongino.
That only adds pressure for transparency Trump seems reluctant to offer.
The “Client List” That Never Came
Attorney General Pam Bondi previously teased a massive Epstein reveal, but a recent DOJ memo debunked the idea of a secret “client list,” declaring there was nothing incriminating to release.
That announcement sparked outrage within Trump’s base, who saw it as a betrayal.
Trump’s Blunt Response: Blame the Base
Trump lashed out at his own followers, accusing them of falling for what he dubbed the “Jeffrey Epstein Hoax.” In a fiery post, he blamed former supporters for buying into a left-wing scam, calling them gullible and misled, an unusual stance for a president fighting to keep loyalty intact.
A Lawsuit, A Denial, But No Clarity
After a Wall Street Journal report alleged Trump contributed to a salacious Epstein birthday gift in 2003, the president swiftly denied the claim and sued both the paper and Rupert Murdoch.
Still, public skepticism remains high, with many Americans believing key facts are being withheld.
Distraction May Not Be Enough This Time
Analysts say Trump’s usual tactics, changing the subject, attacking the media, stoking new controversies, aren’t working as well.
With nothing else dominating the summer news cycle, the Epstein saga is sticking. And unless a bigger story breaks, it may keep dogging Trump into the fall.
