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Is Trump's grip on Republicans and the Maga movement starting to slip?

The article describes resistance to Trump among Republican lawmakers and his eventual call for Republicans to support releasing the files.

Is Trump's grip on Republicans and the Maga movement starting to slip?
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This article1 analysis · Oct 13, 2026
Nov 18, 2025
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The article describes growing Republican resistance to Donald Trump, focused on Marjorie Taylor Greene’s break with him and Lauren Boebert’s support for compelling the release of Epstein-related files. It argues that pressure from Republican voters has pushed Trump to change his position.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose influence over Republicans and changing position on releasing Epstein-related files are the article’s central subject

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Marjorie Taylor Greene
Former U.S. Representative (R-GA)

Representative whose disagreements with Trump and support for releasing Epstein-related files are central to the account

Greene's version of this story ↗

Representative who maintained support for a petition seeking a vote on releasing Epstein-related documents

Boebert's version of this story ↗
Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

Representative identified as one of the Republicans supporting the effort to release the files

Attorney general who pressed Boebert to reconsider her support for the petition

Jon Ossoff
D · GA · SEN

Georgia senator Greene considered challenging

Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House who argued that the Oversight Committee should complete its review

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative identified as one of the Republicans supporting the effort to release the files

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader whose position on approving the bill is unresolved

Representative whose signature brought the petition to the required number

ALSO MENTIONED  Kash Patel, FBI director who pressed Boebert to reconsider her support for the petition

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Trump and Greene Clash Over Epstein Files and Health Care

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