Many Americans are eagerly awaiting the unsealing of the Epstein files, hopeful that names will be named and justice will be served. Among the public figures whose names have long been rumored in connection with Epstein is Donald Trump. But for the former president’s most loyal supporters—his MAGA base—the release of any new damning information is unlikely to shake their allegiance. This is not because the information would be insignificant or easy to dismiss, but because the base has already demonstrated a remarkable willingness to overlook behavior that would normally be disqualifying for any public servant.

From the moment the infamous “grab them by the pussy” tape was released in 2016, Trump’s supporters made their priorities clear. They either dismissed the remarks as “locker room talk,” justified them as bravado, or ignored them entirely. This pattern continued through multiple public scandals: credible accusations of sexual assault, hush-money payments to adult film actresses, and repeated crude comments about women, including his own daughter. Rather than fracture his base, these controversies only seemed to harden their support. They came to view Trump not as a moral leader, but as a blunt instrument for their grievances—a man willing to say and do things others wouldn’t.

Even if credible evidence were to emerge linking Trump directly to Epstein’s sexual crimes, it’s doubtful this would cause a serious defection among his core followers. Many in the MAGA movement have fully embraced an “us vs. them” worldview. In this framework, any accusation—no matter how serious—can be spun as part of a deep state plot, media witch hunt, or liberal smear campaign. They’ve rationalized or outright denied every previous scandal. To admit wrongdoing now would be to admit they were wrong all along, and that’s something many people simply won’t do.

This dynamic speaks to a deeper transformation in American politics, where loyalty has become less about shared values and more about shared enemies. The MAGA faithful have not demanded moral clarity or integrity from their leader. They’ve demanded that he fight—and destroy—what they perceive to be a corrupt system. So no, it’s unlikely that even proof of pedophilia would shatter their devotion. They have known who Trump is for years, and they’ve already decided they can live with it.