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George Chidi in Atlanta, Ed Pilkington in Johnstown and David Smith in Washington

‘Get over it’: some middle America Trump supporters remain unfazed over Epstein files tumult

A demonstrator holds a sign saying 'What's Trump hiding about Epstein?'
A demonstrator holds a sign in Washington DC on 17 July 2025. Photograph: Allison Bailey/NurPhoto/Shutterstock

It has united luminaries of the far right, from the media personality Tucker Carlson to activist Laura Loomer, from the tech billionaire Elon Musk to congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. Typically unwavering in support of Donald Trump, all have criticised his administration’s handling of files about the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

But in towns and cities across the US, a more complicated and nuanced picture emerges, serving as a reminder that – like any other political constituency – Trump voters are not a monolith.

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