How Trump Deflected MAGA’s Wrath Over Epstein, at Least for Now

By tapping into other grievances, President Trump managed to turn one of the most fractious moments for his base into a unifying one.

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Will Conspiracy Theorists Cultivated by Trump Turn on Him Over Epstein?

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.

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Trump and Bondi, Confronted Over Epstein Files, Tell Supporters to Move On

A small but influential cohort of the president’s far-right political coalition spared him their ire but turned with a vengeance on the attorney general and the top officials at the F.B.I.

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Trump Picks a Side on Entering the War in Iran, for Now

Even as he announced the strikes on Iran, President Trump appeared to be rapidly trying to get himself back to the middle by insisting the operation was a one-off.

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As Trump Debates Iran Action, the Meaning of ‘America First’ Is on the Line

As President Trump ponders involving the United States in Israel’s attacks on Iran, the G.O.P. faces a thorny question: What does “America first” really mean?

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Trump’s Base in Uproar Over His Openness to Joining Iran Fight

The president’s supporters are warring over two dueling campaign promises: to steer clear of foreign wars and to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

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Trump and Tucker Carlson Are Divided Over Israel-Iran Conflict

As President Trump edges toward involvement in the Israel-Iran war, some of his longtime supporters in right-wing media are questioning his judgment.

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8 Ways Elon Musk and Trump Could Inflict Pain on Each Other

The falling-out between Elon Musk and President Trump went into overdrive on Thursday. Both men have powerful ways to keep it going.

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Steve Bannon Says He Told Trump to Investigate Elon Musk’s Immigration Status

In an interview, the former top aide to the president said that Mr. Trump should cancel Elon Musk’s federal contracts.

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In Pope Leo, Some in MAGA Movement See an Antagonist

While President Trump welcomed the U.S.-born cardinal as the new pope, top Trump allies criticized Leo XIV for his similarities to Pope Francis.

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