The Deep State strikes back - Is the MAGA Movement facing its collapse?

In a dramatic turn of events, the once-unshakable base of Donald Trump is now experiencing a crisis of faith. What began as a political revolution promising to "drain the swamp" has, in the eyes of many of Trump’s most loyal supporters, ended in capitulation.

The rhetoric that once energized millions across America—the bold talk of dismantling the "deep state," exposing hidden networks of power, and restoring national sovereignty—has all but vanished from Trump’s recent political messaging. And that silence speaks volumes.

A movement at a crossroads

Once seen as a populist outsider shaking the foundations of entrenched power, Trump now finds himself increasingly isolated from the very movement he helped build. Former allies are disillusioned. Longtime supporters are not only frustrated—they're angry.

The root of the growing backlash lies in a series of disappointments, none more symbolic than the silence surrounding the Epstein scandal. For years, Trump echoed the calls of millions who demanded transparency and justice regarding Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged sex trafficking network involving high-ranking elites.

But now, the anticipated release of the Epstein client list has disappeared from the national conversation—along with Trump’s resolve to pursue it. For those who believed Trump's promise to expose elite corruption, the silence is not just deafening—it’s devastating.

The vanishing war cry

More telling is the disappearance of the term "deep state" from Trump's own vocabulary. This was once a defining theme of his platform, a rallying cry against unaccountable bureaucracies and intelligence networks operating in the shadows. Today, it appears that the deep state hasn’t been defeated—it may have won.

Observers point to subtle shifts in the administration’s tone. Talk of foreign intervention—bombing Iran, continuing escalation with Russia, and unwavering support for the Kiev regime—has re-entered the political discourse. Some see this as a full-circle return to the very neoconservative playbook Trump once claimed to oppose.

"Everyone noticed the CIA director's body language when Trump threatened Russia," one analyst noted. "He breathed a sigh of relief."

A political vacuum and a new contender

With Trump’s populist credibility in question, a new figure is stepping into the political vacuum: Elon Musk. According to insiders, Musk is seriously considering launching a new political party—America First—built on anti-globalist, anti-liberal principles and aimed squarely at the disenchanted MAGA demographic.

Crucially, Musk reportedly wants to make the long-suppressed Epstein list the party’s central campaign issue. In doing so, he appears ready to go where Trump, for whatever reason, now refuses.

Interestingly, Musk is distancing himself from conventional political labels. His platform is not traditionally left or right—it is anti-corruption, anti-elite, and appeals to a growing segment of Americans who feel abandoned by both political parties.

Shifting symbols and media moments

Public perception matters in politics, and recent optics are adding to the speculation.

During a press conference, Trump lashed out at a journalist who asked why the Epstein list was not being released. "How dare you ask such questions when there is bad weather in Texas?" he snapped—a non sequitur that left many questioning his composure.

Leavitt on July 7 (left) without the cross, on the right on February 27 still with the cross.

Further raising eyebrows is the subtle behavior of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

Once known for wearing her Christian cross publicly, observers note that she has stopped wearing it as of July 7, sparking questions about internal pressures or shifting allegiances within the administration.

Her tone, once defiantly MAGA, now mirrors the bureaucratic language of previous Democratic press secretaries, leaving some to wonder if the Trump movement itself is undergoing a quiet internal rebranding—or unraveling.

The future of the American political landscape

As whispers of a Musk-led party grow louder, the political landscape in the U.S. stands at a critical inflection point. Will America witness the rise of a third major party built on the disillusionment of millions?

Or will the existing system absorb and neutralize yet another revolutionary moment?

One thing is clear: Trump’s grip on his base is slipping, and the very forces he once vowed to fight may now be dictating the terms of his political future.

The “deep state,” it seems, didn’t just survive—it may now be calling the shots.

Whether this is the end of the MAGA era or merely the beginning of a new chapter in American populism remains to be seen.