Trump's on a roll. Why isn't he smiling? Answer: Jeffrey Epstein

 Trump Gains Big Win in Washington

* Congress handed "budget control" to "President Trump", allowing workforce cuts at agencies like the "Education Department".

* The "Supreme Court" cleared the path, but Trump didn’t celebrate.

Why Isn’t Trump Smiling? One Name: Jeffrey Epstein

* Despite huge wins and even a "Nobel Peace Prize nomination", Trump is stuck dealing with the ghost of "Jeffrey Epstein".

* Trump’s usual tools — "conspiracies", "anti-elite rhetoric", and "viral messaging" — are now turning against him.

Trump vs. His Own Base Over Epstein

* The DOJ and FBI said the "Epstein case is closed", but "MAGA supporters" don’t believe it.

* Figures like "Tucker Carlson" and "Steve Bannon" still claim there’s a cover-up.

Trump Tries to Shut It Down

* Trump told supporters to "stop focusing on Epstein", calling them "weaklings" for believing conspiracy theories.

* He asked "AG Pam Bondi" to release grand jury testimony — something only a "judge" can do.

Trump Sues WSJ for \$10 Billion

* He filed a "libel suit" against the "Wall Street Journal", Rupert Murdoch, and others.

* The WSJ claims he sent a "crude birthday note" to Epstein in 2003.

* Trump says the story is "false", but admits that releasing testimony won’t calm critics.

Epstein Scandal Overshadows Major Policy Moves

* Trump’s **July 3 spending bill** slashed:

  * Medicaid (affecting 12 million+)

  * Food stamps

  * Green energy

* Public broadcasting, including "Elmo", also saw funding cuts on "July 18".

* But none of this caused as much public outrage as   Epstein.

Poll: Americans Don’t Trust the Epstein Story

* A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows:

  * 69% of Americans think the government is hiding Epstein-related info.

  * 55% of Republicans believe there's a cover-up.

  * Just 17% approve of Trump’s handling — his lowest score on any issue.

Once a Conspiracy Starts, It Never Ends

* Trump once pushed the Obama birther lie — and a third of Republicans still believed it after Obama left office.

* In 2024, 69% of Republicans still believe Trump’s 2020 election fraud claims.

* Now, Epstein joins the list of conspiracy theories that won’t die — and may haunt Trump into 2025.