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1 'Weaklings': Trump Lashes Out at Supporters Over 'Jeffrey Epstein Hoax'
President Donald Trump has a message for supporters upset with his handling of records related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein: They are "weaklings" who have been "duped" and he doesn't need them. Trump lashed out at conservative backers who have raised questions about his administration's handling of the Epstein case, slamming them in a July 16 social media post and again during an Oval Office event for furthering what he described as the "Jeffrey Epstein hoax." "And my PAST supporters have bought into this 'bulls***,' hook, line, and sinker. They haven’t learned their lesson, and probably never will," Trump said on social media, before calling them "weaklings" and declaring "I don’t want their support anymore!"
2 President Trump Says He's "Highly Unlikely" To Fire Fed Chair Powell
President Trump told House Republicans during a private meeting this week that he was considering firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, unhappy that Powell hasn’t cut interest rates. He reportedly even waved a draft letter about ousting him. But yesterday, Trump said it’s "highly unlikely" he’ll fire Powell unless there’s fraud involved, and denied any formal plan. He also claimed he could justify dismissal over a costly $2.5 billion Fed building renovation. Stocks fell briefly on the firing talk, but then recovered after his clarification. Experts noted firing Powell without cause could challenge the law, since Fed chairs are protected from removal except for misconduct. The discussion highlighted ongoing tension between Trump and the Fed, and uncertainty about the central bank’s independence. Powell was appointed by Trump in 2017.
3 President Trump Says He's Convinced Coca-Cola To Use Real Cane Sugar In The US
President Trump announced yesterday that he’s persuaded Coca‑Cola to switch from high‑fructose corn syrup to real cane sugar in U.S. drinks. He posted the news on Truth Social and called it “just better.” Coca‑Cola confirmed they appreciate his enthusiasm and teased upcoming new products, but haven’t detailed timing or scope, or even if they’re making the move. Outside the U.S., Coca‑Cola already uses cane sugar, including in Mexico and the U.K. The move aligns with a push toward healthier ingredients under a new administration. However, experts point out that cane sugar could raise costs and shorten the shelf life of the products.