Even Trump’s base is showing some cracks. Some supporters are expressing outrage over the perceived lack of transparency and think that Trump may be protecting a sex offender. Instead of trying to quell supporters’ concerns, Trump has lashed out, calling critics “ weaklings ” and saying he doesn’t want their support anymore.

During Mr. Trump's first term, his labor secretary, Alexander Acosta, resigned following criticism of his handling of Epstein's 2008 plea deal when he was a federal prosecutor in Florida. Epstein served 13 months in a jail work-release program after he was originally accused of sexually abusing dozens of girls and young women.