yahoo news | Why this disillusioned Trump voter spends hours searching Epstein files Cayden McBride, a 19‑year‑old from Rome, Georgia, spends hours each night sifting through the Jeffrey Epstein files released by the U.S. Department of Justice. He combs through flight logs, transcripts, images and videos, driven by a belief that the material “matters” even as headlines shift to the Iran war. A self‑described “Trump guy” and Christian, McBride says the files expose “bad stuff” about the women victimised by Epstein and that the DOJ’s slow release and perceived lack of accountability have left many supporters of the MAGA movement disillusioned with both the former president and his former attorney general, Pam Bondi, who was recently removed from her post. The Epstein saga has become a flashpoint within the Republican base, especially among conspiracy‑theorist supporters who doubt the official suicide ruling and suspect a government cover‑up. While former allies such as JD Vance, Marjorie Taylor Greene and Kash Patel have echoed these doubts, President Trump initially pledged to push for full disclosure before softening his stance after pressure from victims and party members. The DOJ has now released all material it can, but many still claim crucial files remain hidden, fueling criticism that the Republican Party’s promised “accountability” is waning. At the 2025 CPAC in Dallas, the lingering anger over the Epstein files was evident. Attendees like Robert Agee expressed disappointment, saying Trump’s vague response—“are we still talking about the Epstein files?”—signaled the death of the movement’s anti‑establishment credibility. McBride, reflecting the growing skepticism, says he will keep voting but will not support any candidate implicated in the Epstein files or backed by Trump. The episode illustrates how the unfinished “Epstein” narrative continues to test the loyalty of Trump’s base and could reshape the coalition that once propelled his 2024 victory. Read more: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/why-disillusioned-trump-voter-spends-003050022.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall #jeffreyepstein #doj #presidenttrump #republicanparty #magamovement