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Embattled MAGA rallies behind Trump after leak of alleged Epstein letter
Source: AXIOS
Tal Axelrod
The MAGA movement finally began to unite on the issue of Jeffrey Epstein Friday, rallying around President Trump — and against "the fake news media" — after the release of a blockbuster Wall Street Journal investigation.
Why it matters: A pair of explosive developments gave MAGA influencers the cover they needed to suspend nearly two weeks of unprecedented infighting over the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files.
- First, the Journal's report that Trump sent Epstein a lewd and bizarre birthday card in 2003 drew threats of a lawsuit from the president and a furious defense from his supporters.
- Second, Trump directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek the release of all relevant grand jury testimony in the Epstein prosecution — the first substantive gesture toward transparency after shutting down the case entirely.
Read more: https://www.axios.com/2025/07/18/trump-epstein-letter-maga-documents
So his desperate efforts are paying off.
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I like to fly the flag during the day, on appointed holidays, but not in inclement weather.
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/4/6
The MAGAfolk in the area leave their flags up day and night, rain, snow or shine, 24/7/365 and let ‘em get faded, ripped and shredded in the wind. There have been times when I have been tempted to buy new flags and distribute them in return for their ratty old flags, then take their old flags to the VFW to have them burned.
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/4/6
The MAGAfolk in the area leave their flags up day and night, rain, snow or shine, 24/7/365 and let ‘em get faded, ripped and shredded in the wind. There have been times when I have been tempted to buy new flags and distribute them in return for their ratty old flags, then take their old flags to the VFW to have them burned.
On the other hand, consider the laughable reports we have had of his great health.
https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/05/02/607638733/doctor-trump-dictated-letter-attesting-to-his-extraordinary-health
Doctor: Trump Dictated Letter Attesting To His 'Extraordinary' Health
MAY 2, 2018 - 2:41 AM ET
By Scott Neuman
In December 2015, Donald Trump's personal physician released a letter describing his patient's health in language that sounded more like it was written by the patient himself than the doctor — and it turns out that might be exactly what happened.
"If elected, Mr. Trump, I can state unequivocally, will be the healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency," Dr. Harold Bornstein, a gastroenterologist from Lenox Hospital in New York, wrote at the time.
The letter said that a recent medical exam showed "only positive results" for the then-candidate and that "his physical strength and stamina are extraordinary."
As NPR's Jessica Taylor reported at the time: "The full letter is written in true Trumpian fashion, full of hyperbole and boasting of greatness. Bornstein calls Trump's blood pressure 'astonishingly excellent.' "
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MAY 2, 2018 - 2:41 AM ET
By Scott Neuman
In December 2015, Donald Trump's personal physician released a letter describing his patient's health in language that sounded more like it was written by the patient himself than the doctor — and it turns out that might be exactly what happened.
"If elected, Mr. Trump, I can state unequivocally, will be the healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency," Dr. Harold Bornstein, a gastroenterologist from Lenox Hospital in New York, wrote at the time.
The letter said that a recent medical exam showed "only positive results" for the then-candidate and that "his physical strength and stamina are extraordinary."
As NPR's Jessica Taylor reported at the time: "The full letter is written in true Trumpian fashion, full of hyperbole and boasting of greatness. Bornstein calls Trump's blood pressure 'astonishingly excellent.' "
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https://www.cnn.com/2018/01/16/politics/dr-ronny-jackson-donald-trump-clean-bill-of-health/
Dr. Ronny Jackson’s glowing bill of health for Trump
By Dan Merica, CNN
Updated 11:03 PM EST, Tue January 16, 2018
Washington
CNN — Dr. Ronny Jackson, the presidential physician, gushed about President Donald Trump’s health during a briefing before the White House press corps on Tuesday, touting the President’s “good genes,” how he did “exceedingly well” on his cognitive test and his “excellent” cardiac health.
Jackson said Trump urged the doctor to “answer every question” the media had before he stepped up to the podium, and he did so with gusto during an almost hour-long briefing with the media, in a remarkable show of transparency.
Here is some of the praise Jackson lavished on Trump during Tuesday’s briefing:
‘Incredible genes’
The President doesn’t have a daily physical fitness routine, the doctor said. And Trump’s penchant for Diet Coke, McDonald’s, red meat and vanilla ice cream has been widely reported.
But while Jackson acknowledged he advised Trump – who is 6 foot, 3 inches and weighs 239 pounds – to eat better and exercise more, he said it’s genetics that have kept Trump in sterling health.
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By Dan Merica, CNN
Updated 11:03 PM EST, Tue January 16, 2018
Washington
CNN — Dr. Ronny Jackson, the presidential physician, gushed about President Donald Trump’s health during a briefing before the White House press corps on Tuesday, touting the President’s “good genes,” how he did “exceedingly well” on his cognitive test and his “excellent” cardiac health.
Jackson said Trump urged the doctor to “answer every question” the media had before he stepped up to the podium, and he did so with gusto during an almost hour-long briefing with the media, in a remarkable show of transparency.
Here is some of the praise Jackson lavished on Trump during Tuesday’s briefing:
‘Incredible genes’
The President doesn’t have a daily physical fitness routine, the doctor said. And Trump’s penchant for Diet Coke, McDonald’s, red meat and vanilla ice cream has been widely reported.
But while Jackson acknowledged he advised Trump – who is 6 foot, 3 inches and weighs 239 pounds – to eat better and exercise more, he said it’s genetics that have kept Trump in sterling health.
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https://www.factcheck.org/2020/10/qa-on-trumps-covid-19-diagnosis/
Updated: Q&A on Trump’s COVID-19 Diagnosis
By Jessica McDonald and Lori Robertson
Posted on October 2, 2020 | Updated on October 7, 2020
On Oct. 2, President Donald Trump revealed that he and First Lady Melania Trump had tested positive for COVID-19. Here we answer common questions about the risks of the disease, treatments available and the shortcomings of testing.
What do we know about Trump’s risk of developing serious COVID-19?
Without knowing all of Trump’s medical history, it is difficult to know how dangerous his SARS-CoV-2 infection might be. On the morning of Oct. 2, news outlets reported — and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows confirmed — that the president was experiencing only mild symptoms.
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany reiterated the symptoms were “mild” in the afternoon, though Trump was taken to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and would be “working from the presidential offices at Walter Reed for the next few days,” McEnany said.
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By Jessica McDonald and Lori Robertson
Posted on October 2, 2020 | Updated on October 7, 2020
On Oct. 2, President Donald Trump revealed that he and First Lady Melania Trump had tested positive for COVID-19. Here we answer common questions about the risks of the disease, treatments available and the shortcomings of testing.
What do we know about Trump’s risk of developing serious COVID-19?
Without knowing all of Trump’s medical history, it is difficult to know how dangerous his SARS-CoV-2 infection might be. On the morning of Oct. 2, news outlets reported — and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows confirmed — that the president was experiencing only mild symptoms.
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany reiterated the symptoms were “mild” in the afternoon, though Trump was taken to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and would be “working from the presidential offices at Walter Reed for the next few days,” McEnany said.
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“Mild,” yup, so “mild” he almost died, fortunately (for him) he had the very best healthcare available at the time…
They all started rallying overnight? 
