Stephanie Joyce
Some on the right now say that supporting Trump is less about policy and more about faith. For them, Trump is not just a politician but a symbol, even when he himself has admitted, “I’m not Christian.” What would God or Jesus say about this idolization—treating a man as above discernment, even when the evidence points otherwise?
This is the paradox of identity fusion: for many in MAGA, an attack on Trump is also an attack on them. Even when confronted with disturbing evidence—Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, accusations of sexual misconduct, or policies that stripped women of reproductive rights—supporters hold fast. Yet not all MAGA agrees. Increasingly, voices from inside the movement are breaking ranks.
| Claim | What the sources say | |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Fuentes called MAGA a scam/accused Trump of an “Epstein cover-up” | Yes. On his America First show (July 2025) Fuentes lashed out at Trump, accusing him of mishandling the Epstein files, calling MAGA “the biggest scam in American history,” saying supporters were duped. (The Daily Beast) |
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| Fuentes expressed regret about supporting Trump | Yes; Fuentes said “I regret ever supporting him.” He was very critical, essentially saying MAGA supporters “were had.” (The Daily Beast) | |
| Marjorie Taylor Greene demanding transparency / release of Epstein-related files | Yes. Greene has joined with survivors, Republicans, and Democrats in calling for the full release of Epstein files. She’s also threatened to “name names” if provided a list of purported clients. (The Independent) | |
| Epstein survivors calling for release of files / White House labeled this a “hoax” by Trump | Yes. Survivors and lawmakers (both GOP & D) are pushing to force a vote to release files. Trump has called the whole matter a “hoax.” (ABC News) | |
| Tucker Carlson criticizing MAGA’s handling of Epstein and demanding more transparency | Yes. Carlson has publicly raised concerns about how the Trump administration is dealing with the Epstein scandal, particularly in forums like Turning Point USA. He argued that people were promised the files and deserve to see them. (The Guardian) |
Nick Fuentes: “The Biggest Scam of All Time”
On his July podcast, far-right activist Nick Fuentes declared that the MAGA movement itself was “the biggest political scam of all time.” Once a loyal Trump defender, Fuentes has now turned openly critical, pointing out that Trump’s priorities seem self-serving. As an example, Fuentes noted that Trump skipped Charlie Kirk’s memorial service to play golf, only to pivot in interviews from Kirk’s death to bragging about his ballroom renovations.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Breaks Ranks
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has also started to take aim. In August, she warned that Epstein survivors and their stories are being suppressed by billionaire interests, and said she would be willing to bring those files to Congress. Earlier in June, Greene blasted Trump for failing to keep his promises on foreign wars and American jobs. Her remarks highlight a growing frustration within Trump’s own camp over the president’s unwillingness to unseal Epstein-related documents.
Turning Point Turns on Trump
The cracks were even more visible at a recent Turning Point USA event. Tucker Carlson, one of Trump’s staunchest allies, told the crowd:
“We were promised the files. We deserve to see them.”
He went further, implying Epstein may have been tied to Israeli intelligence. The crowd roared in approval. Carlson has since warned that Trump’s administration could exploit Charlie Kirk’s death to muzzle dissent and chip away at free speech rights, especially for those questioning U.S. policy on Israel and foreign aid.
The MAGA Divide
What once appeared as an unshakable movement is now fracturing. Fuentes, Greene, Carlson—names once firmly in Trump’s corner—are now openly questioning him. For a base that prided itself on loyalty, this raises a deeper spiritual and political question: when faith in a man replaces discernment, what happens when that man falters?
The MAGA movement is showing cracks from within. Whether it’s about Epstein, war, women’s rights, or the silencing of dissent, one thing is clear: the unity of Trump’s base is no longer guaranteed.
Some on the right now say that supporting Trump is less about policy and more about faith. For them, Trump is not just a politician but a symbol, even when he himself has admitted, “I’m not Christian.” What would God or Jesus say about this idolization—treating a man as above discernment, even when the evidence points otherwise?
This is the paradox of identity fusion: for many in MAGA, an attack on Trump is also an attack on them. Even when confronted with disturbing evidence—Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, accusations of sexual misconduct, or policies that stripped women of reproductive rights—supporters hold fast. Yet not all MAGA agrees. Increasingly, voices from inside the movement are breaking ranks.
| Claim | What the sources say | |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Fuentes called MAGA a scam/accused Trump of an “Epstein cover-up” | Yes. On his America First show (July 2025) Fuentes lashed out at Trump, accusing him of mishandling the Epstein files, calling MAGA “the biggest scam in American history,” saying supporters were duped. (The Daily Beast) |
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| Fuentes expressed regret about supporting Trump | Yes; Fuentes said “I regret ever supporting him.” He was very critical, essentially saying MAGA supporters “were had.” (The Daily Beast) | |
| Marjorie Taylor Greene demanding transparency / release of Epstein-related files | Yes. Greene has joined with survivors, Republicans, and Democrats in calling for the full release of Epstein files. She’s also threatened to “name names” if provided a list of purported clients. (The Independent) | |
| Epstein survivors calling for release of files / White House labeled this a “hoax” by Trump | Yes. Survivors and lawmakers (both GOP & D) are pushing to force a vote to release files. Trump has called the whole matter a “hoax.” (ABC News) | |
| Tucker Carlson criticizing MAGA’s handling of Epstein and demanding more transparency | Yes. Carlson has publicly raised concerns about how the Trump administration is dealing with the Epstein scandal, particularly in forums like Turning Point USA. He argued that people were promised the files and deserve to see them. (The Guardian) |
Nick Fuentes: “The Biggest Scam of All Time”
On his July podcast, far-right activist Nick Fuentes declared that the MAGA movement itself was “the biggest political scam of all time.” Once a loyal Trump defender, Fuentes has now turned openly critical, pointing out that Trump’s priorities seem self-serving. As an example, Fuentes noted that Trump skipped Charlie Kirk’s memorial service to play golf, only to pivot in interviews from Kirk’s death to bragging about his ballroom renovations.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Breaks Ranks
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has also started to take aim. In August, she warned that Epstein survivors and their stories are being suppressed by billionaire interests, and said she would be willing to bring those files to Congress. Earlier in June, Greene blasted Trump for failing to keep his promises on foreign wars and American jobs. Her remarks highlight a growing frustration within Trump’s own camp over the president’s unwillingness to unseal Epstein-related documents.
Turning Point Turns on Trump
The cracks were even more visible at a recent Turning Point USA event. Tucker Carlson, one of Trump’s staunchest allies, told the crowd:
“We were promised the files. We deserve to see them.”
He went further, implying Epstein may have been tied to Israeli intelligence. The crowd roared in approval. Carlson has since warned that Trump’s administration could exploit Charlie Kirk’s death to muzzle dissent and chip away at free speech rights, especially for those questioning U.S. policy on Israel and foreign aid.
The MAGA Divide
What once appeared as an unshakable movement is now fracturing. Fuentes, Greene, Carlson—names once firmly in Trump’s corner—are now openly questioning him. For a base that prided itself on loyalty, this raises a deeper spiritual and political question: when faith in a man replaces discernment, what happens when that man falters?
The MAGA movement is showing cracks from within. Whether it’s about Epstein, war, women’s rights, or the silencing of dissent, one thing is clear: the unity of Trump’s base is no longer guaranteed.
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