How the Epstein case is tearing apart Maga's conspiracy wing

In conspiratorial pro-Trump spaces online, arguments rage over the US president's approach to the long-running saga.

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But battles raging among the US president's supporters in some of the more conspiratorial spaces online suggest that the choice facing Trump is not easy at all.

In those spaces, users argue about whether to trust the White House, and they speculate on what might be going on behind the scenes and Trump's strategic acumen - which some fans liken to playing a game of "4D chess".

"Don't get distracted by the Epstein shills," wrote one commenter professing his steadfast support for Trump on TheDonald, a popular message board filled with news, conspiracy theories and language ranging from salty to extremely offensive.

"I have not once called for the Epstein files to be released because I'm not a complete and total [fool]," the commenter added.