Does the Epstein controversy matter to Trump's base?

Name: Does the Epstein controversy matter to Trump's base?
Uploaded: 2025-07-30T20:48:05.154Z
Duration: 2 min 57 s
Description: It was one of Donald Trump's campaign promises: to open the files related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The president is six months into his tenure now, but the files remain closed. His connections to Epstein have been the subject of numerous media reports. Could the Epstein case drive a wedge between Trump and his supporters? DW spoke to some of them in Ohio.

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Ines Pohl in Ohio

It was one of Donald Trump's campaign promises: to open the files related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The president is six months into his tenure now, but the files remain closed. His connections to Epstein have been the subject of numerous media reports. Could the Epstein case drive a wedge between Trump and his supporters? DW spoke to some of them in Ohio.

At the Ohio State Fair, a stronghold of Republican support, Donald Trump's base remains loyal despite his unfulfilled promise to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. Many attendees express skepticism toward media narratives and believe political forces are working against Trump. While some acknowledge disappointment, most dismiss the issue or trust there’s more behind the scenes...

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