Disillusioned ‘Front Row Joes’ Call Trump a ‘Fraud and Liar’ as Midterms Loom

Disillusioned Trump loyalists accuse him of fraud and lies, citing Epstein scandal and Iran war failures.

September 28, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — A faction of President Donald Trump’s most ardent supporters, known as the “Front Row Joes,” have begun to distance themselves from the former president, with some openly calling him a “fraud and a liar.”

The group, composed of dedicated MAGA followers who camp outside campaign events to secure prime seating, has long been a symbol of Trump’s grassroots support. However, two high-profile members, Trisha Hope and Rick Frazier, have broken ranks, citing growing frustration over his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and the ongoing conflict in Iran.

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Hope, a self-proclaimed “J6 activist” who joined the group in 2018, said she lost faith in Trump after he dismissed concerns about Epstein during a July 8 Cabinet meeting. “It was like a light switch went on and a veil lifted, and I saw him for who he was,” she told Politico. Frazier, a founding member, echoed similar sentiments, criticizing Trump for promoting himself as a “no-war” candidate while the conflict in Iran continues.

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