On the Same Day Trump Dismisses Epstein Files, He Fires the Woman Who Prosecuted Maxwell
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| Trump’s Dismissal of Epstein Files and Sudden DOJ Firing Spark Backlash and Conspiracy Fears |
In a whirlwind 24 hours, the Trump administration ignited a firestorm over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation fueled by mounting pressure from within the MAGA base, a scathing public rebuke from Elon Musk, and the abrupt firing of one of the Justice Department’s most prominent prosecutors: Maurene Comey.
The “Hoax” That Sparked the Fire
Former President Donald Trump shocked even some of his staunchest supporters on Wednesday by labeling the growing interest in the Jeffrey Epstein files a "hoax." In public remarks and on Truth Social, Trump accused Democrats and unnamed “disloyal” Republicans of exploiting the Epstein story to attack him politically.
JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Elon Musk slams US President Trump for calling the Epstein files a hoax.
— BRICS News (@BRICSinfo) July 16, 2025
"Wow, amazing that Epstein 'killed himself' and Ghislaine [Maxwell] is in federal prison for a hoax." pic.twitter.com/nSLMAKCaK1
But the blowback came fast.
Elon Musk, who has recently clashed with Trump over policy and political influence, posted on X:
“Wow, amazing that Epstein ‘killed himself’ and Ghislaine is in federal prison for a hoax.”
The comment dripping with sarcasm highlighted a critical contradiction: if the Epstein case were truly a fabrication, why is Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s long-time associate, serving a 20-year sentence in federal prison?
Musk’s post echoed a growing sentiment among both left-leaning and MAGA-aligned figures that Trump’s dismissals seem more about self-protection than truth.
Maurene Comey Fired the Same Day
As the Epstein controversy escalated, the Department of Justice now under Trump loyalist Attorney General Pam Bondi quietly fired Maurene Comey, a top prosecutor in the Southern District of New York.
Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was a lead attorney on the Epstein case and successfully secured the conviction of Ghislaine Maxwell. Her removal came without public explanation, but the official memo invoked the President’s constitutional firing authority.
The timing couldn't have been more explosive. Comey was terminated on the same day Trump again called the Epstein files “fake” and refused to release full details to the public despite repeated promises to do so if re-elected.
Sources within the DOJ told Reuters and AP that Comey's dismissal sent shockwaves through her office. Colleagues reportedly gathered to give her a standing ovation as she was escorted out, expressing concern over increasing politicization of their work.
DOJ Reshuffle or Political Purge?
Maurene Comey’s firing follows a pattern. In recent months, the Trump-era DOJ has removed several prosecutors involved in cases with political implications including those tied to Trump, Hunter Biden, and even high-profile figures like Sean “Diddy” Combs.
The ousting of Comey appears to some as a retaliatory move. Conservative figures like Laura Loomer had publicly called for her removal, citing her family ties to James Comey and accusing her of political bias. Critics argue that the Trump administration is gutting independent investigators to shield itself from legal and political accountability.
MAGA Movement Fractures
Trump’s labeling of the Epstein investigation as a “hoax” hasn’t unified his base it’s fractured it. Prominent voices in the MAGA sphere, including Loomer and others, have begun to question Trump’s motives and are calling for a special counsel to reopen the Epstein case in full.
One Trump supporter posted on X:
“We voted for transparency. Not coverups.”
Another added:
“Trump sounds more like the Clintons every day.”
The Stakes Ahead
The sudden removal of a respected federal prosecutor, the reluctance to release Epstein documents, and Trump's dismissal of one of the most notorious criminal investigations in recent American history point to a widening credibility gap.
With the 2026 midterms approaching and Trump eyeing a possible return to office, the tension between loyalty to Trump and loyalty to justice may define the political and legal landscape for years to come.
Bottom line: The Epstein case isn’t going away and neither is the public demand for transparency. But as Elon Musk noted in just 18 words, it’s hard to square reality with rhetoric when the facts are literally locked in federal prison.
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