Trump's forever grudge ties Epstein files to Russia "hoax"

Trump is shifting his focus from the Epstein scandal to attacking Obama, Clinton, and officials involved in the 2016 Russia investigation. He views any Epstein-related documents linking him as a hoax orchestrated by the same individuals behind the Russia probe. Trump considers this a prolonged "witch hunt" targeting him since his presidency began. He shared an AI-generated video depicting Obama's arrest, fueled by Gabbard's criminal referrals. Gabbard accuses Obama administration officials of a "treasonous conspiracy" to undermine Trump's presidency. This centers on intelligence assessments regarding Russian interference in the 2016 election. No investigation claimed Russia altered vote tallies; the focus was on Russian influence campaigns. Trump's supporters anticipate prosecutions of several high-profile officials, but this risks overpromising and alienating supporters. Trump is aggressively targeting his political enemies, backed by a loyal base and a compliant Justice Department. This aggressive strategy is partly a response to increased reporting on Trump's ties to Epstein. The current backlash is dangerous for Trump, leading him to distract with new accusations and appeals to his base.