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PRESIDENT TRUMP went to war with some of his top allies Wednesday, saying he no longer wants their support if they continue to fixate on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

In a lengthy post on social media, Trump lashed out at "my PAST supporters” who he said have fanned the flames of conspiracy around Epstein and “bought into this ‘bulls‑‑‑,’ hook, line, and sinker.”

Trump again baselessly claimed that files pertaining to Epstein were concocted by Democrats. He described Republicans seeking more information as “weaklings” who are doing the “Democrats work.”

Later, during an Oval Office meeting with the crown prince of Bahrain, Trump dismissed the controversy as driven by “some stupid Republicans and foolish Republicans.”

“Certain Republicans got duped by the Democrats and they’re following a Democrat playbook,” Trump said.

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is among the GOP leaders who have called for more transparency in the Epstein case.

The Trump administration has faced backlash since Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel issued a report stating that Epstein did not keep a “client list” and was not murdered in his jail cell.

Many on the right, including some of Trump’s most prominent and vocal supporters in the media, have for years promoted the idea that the Epstein files would reveal a cabal of powerful people engaged in child sex trafficking.

Patel and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino have spoken for years about the breadth of the conspiracy and the need for transparency.

Trump said Wednesday the Department of Justice (DOJ) should release documents related to Epstein as long as the records are “credible.”

REPUBLICANS CALL FOR TRANSPARENCY

Johnson said Tuesday that Bondi needs to “explain” her past comments alluding to bombshell revelations in the Epstein case — an apparent break with Trump.

By Wednesday, Johnson sought to gloss over the intra-party divisions, saying his remarks were "misrepresented" and that there's no daylight between himself and the president.

“We’re for transparency. I’m saying the same thing the president is that, I mean, you need to have all of the credible information released for the American people to make their decision. We trust the American people. And I know the president does, as well, that’s an important principle to abide by here.”

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and several GOP colleagues have joined Democrats in moving to force a vote on releasing the files.

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) called for a special counsel to be appointed.

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) was asked by CNN if he trusts the DOJ.

“I don’t,” he replied.

Trump has repeatedly defended Bondi and scolded his supporters who have criticized her handling of the case.

Bondi said Tuesday night she has no plans to step down.

“I’m going to be here for as long as the president wants me here,” Bondi said. “And I believe he’s made that crystal clear.”

FORMER EPSTEIN LAWYER SPEAKS

In a new op-ed for The Wall Street Journal, Epstein’s former lawyer Alan Dershowitz said Epstein did not keep a “client list” but that the FBI interviewed victims about his alleged clients.

"These names have been redacted. They should be disclosed but the courts have ordered them sealed,” Dershowitz wrote. “I know who they are. They don’t include any current officeholders. We don’t know whether the accusations are true…The media can and should petition the courts for the release of all names and information so the public can draw its own conclusions.”

Dershowitz also said he believes Epstein killed himself — but added, "What isn’t clear is whether he was assisted by jail personnel."

Wired reported Tuesday that the Epstein prison video released by the DOJ is missing nearly 3 minutes.

Democratic leaders are threatening investigations and subpoenas, which seem likely if they win a House majority in next year's midterm elections.

“It’s obvious to the American public, someone is lying, and someone is trying to hide something,” Rep. Robert Garcia (Fla.), the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, said Wednesday.

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