Aug 3, 2025 minute read

President Donald Trump slammed radio host Charlamagne “tha God”, whose real name is Lenard McKelvey, following comments made about the Republican Party and the fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Charlamagne suggested during an interview with Lara Trump on her Fox News program that traditional conservatives could use renewed interest in the Epstein files to take back control of the GOP from Trump’s MAGA movement: “I think this Epstein thing is going to be a way for traditional conservatives to take their party back, I really do,” he said. 

Trump issued a lengthy response.

“The very wonderful and talented Lara Trump, whose show is a big ratings success, put racist sleazebag Charlamagne ‘The God’ (Why is he allowed to use the word ‘GOD’ when describing himself? Can anyone imagine the uproar there would be if I used that nickname?). He’s a Low IQ individual, has no idea what words are coming out of his mouth, and knows nothing about me or what I have done,” Trump wrote.

He continued, listing off foreign policy accomplishments and economic achievements: “But this dope, Charlamagne, would vote for Sleepy Joe or Kamala? Remember, one year ago our Country was DEAD, now it’s the ‘HOTTEST’ Country anywhere in the World. MAGA!!!”

Epstein’s name has made international headlines once again, with many in the MAGA base accusing political elites of covering up his alleged crimes. Trump previously said he would declassify Epstein-related files if reelected, but more recently dismissed questions on the matter, saying, “Are you still talking about Jeffrey Epstein? This guy’s been talked about for years…That is unbelievable.”

Earlier this summer, the DOJ and FBI concluded Epstein died by suicide and said they had found no credible evidence of a “client list”—findings that contradict many popular claims within Trump’s support base.