A former Republican lawmaker has suggested that even the most devoted supporters of Donald Trump are beginning to question his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. In a recent appearance on MS NOW, Denver Riggleman, who previously served as a Republican representative from Virginia, expressed concerns regarding the implications of newly surfaced photographs linking Trump to the late financier and convicted sex offender.
Riggleman, known for his skepticism towards Trump and his involvement with the House Select Committee investigating the events of January 6, 2021, discussed the ramifications of the latest revelations. “Looking at frequency analysis, looking at follow the money,” he stated, “there’s something here that’s very, what’s the best word I have, dastardly, hideous.” He emphasized that the volume of photographs featuring Trump with Epstein raises troubling questions about their relationship.
During the segment, Riggleman pointed out a critical threshold that he believes MAGA supporters must confront. “How many pictures with Epstein do we hit as far as a threshold for Republicans to say that maybe Trump and Epstein were friends?” he asked. The former lawmaker described the situation as “ludicrous,” while also acknowledging that the implications of these associations could be financially motivated.
Riggleman further criticized Trump’s past statements about his relationships. “Look at Trump’s lying. That’s happened so often. So he’s been lying about his relationships. He’s lied over and over again,” he said. He concluded by underscoring the seriousness of the allegations against Trump, stating, “We’ve crossed the Rubicon into where it looks like Donald Trump was very engaged with some of the worst, child rapists and child traffickers we’ve ever seen.”
These comments reflect a significant shift in sentiment among some factions of the Republican Party as they grapple with the ongoing fallout from Trump’s associations with Epstein. The emergence of such photographs and the discussions surrounding them may influence the political landscape as the party prepares for future elections.
The debate surrounding Trump’s connections to Epstein continues to evoke strong reactions from both supporters and critics, with the potential for lasting implications on the former president’s political legacy.
