Overview

• Charlamagne tha God told Fox News host Lara Trump that ‘traditional conservatives’ are poised to use Jeffrey Epstein records to wrest the Republican Party away from MAGA hard-liners
• He slammed President Trump’s tenure, insisting average Americans remain ‘hurt’ and that promised ‘day one change’ has not materialized
• President Trump responded on Truth Social by branding Charlamagne a ‘sleazebag’ and ‘low IQ individual,’ accusing him of ignorance about his administration’s achievements
• The public spat highlights deepening divisions within the GOP over transparency on Epstein files and competing approaches to party leadership ahead of the 2024 election
• Trump’s forceful defense of his record and personal attacks signal his bid to maintain sway with both MAGA loyalists and traditional conservative factions