Trump Slams ‘Stupid’ Republicans Amid Epstein Controversy

President Donald Trump on July 16 accused some Republicans of being “stupid” and “foolish” for embracing what he called the “Jeffrey Epstein hoax,” asserting Democrats orchestrated a smear campaign against him. He declared it a partisan “scam” and distanced himself from critics within his own party, including those pushing for full disclosure of Epstein’s files. The backlash follows an FBI-DOJ statement denying the existence of an Epstein client list, sparking dissent among MAGA loyalists and deepening rifts within the GOP.