Trump faces backlash over Epstein files — poll shows Americans' trust is crumbling fast
's handling of the
Jeffrey Epstein
case is drawing heavy backlash especially from Americans who once backed him. A new national poll shows that people are losing faith in Trump's honesty, and many think that his administration is hiding important evidence. People who have been MAGA supporters for a long time are now doubting his credibility.
The fallout is hurting his supporters, who are getting more and more angry about broken promises and worried about how open the government is going to be before the 2025 and 2026 elections.
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According to a national poll conducted by UMass Amherst, a growing majority of Americans are losing faith in the president's ability to handle the explosive allegations against Jeffrey Epstein. The
UMass Amherst
poll shows 70% of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of the Epstein case, with 63% believing his administration is hiding key information, as quoted in a report by the Rolling Stone.
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Why are Americans losing trust in Trump?
The poll presents a stark picture. Seventy percent of respondents said Trump is mishandling the Epstein files, while nearly two-thirds believe his administration is actively concealing critical information. Even more telling, 81% of those who suspect a cover-up blame Trump directly, as per a report by the Rolling Stone.
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The backlash is causing a significant drop in his approval rating. It is now at 38%, a six-point drop from April. The data reflects broader voter concerns, particularly among those who once supported Trump on his promise to expose the so-called "deep state." However, many believe he has done the opposite.
One of the most damning details? Fifty-nine percent of respondents familiar with Epstein believe Trump and the late financier were once 'good friends.' That belief is fueling speculation and intensifying calls for transparency.
What role does Pam Bondi and others play in this backlash?
Trump isn't the only one catching heat. Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, and Speaker Mike Johnson are also under fire. Bondi, in particular, is facing accusations of flip-flopping after initially claiming the DOJ had an Epstein client list on her desk, only to later say no such list exists.
The Justice Department's decision to transfer Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's longtime partner, to a lower-security prison hasn't helped either. Maxwell recently met with Deputy U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, raising questions about what was discussed. Trump downplayed the meeting, saying Blanche 'just wants to make sure that innocent people aren't hurt' when documents are released, as per a report by the Rolling Stone.
How could this impact future elections?
With 96% of Americans saying they've seen or heard something about Epstein, the political fallout is proving hard to contain. Tatishe Nteta, director of the UMass poll, warned that the issue could damage not just Trump, but the broader Republican movement. 'This controversy has the potential to do untold damage to the MAGA movement,' he told Rolling Stone.
Even Republican insiders are sounding alarms. One strategist told NBC News, 'This is a major problem and could hurt turnout in the midterms. It signals betrayal to those who believed the president would expose the deep state.' That betrayal may already be showing. Trump lashed out at his critics on Truth Social, branding their concern the 'Jeffrey Epstein Hoax' and calling former supporters 'weaklings.'
For a base that once viewed Trump as the ultimate outsider ready to drain the swamp, his tone and evasiveness are beginning to wear thin. And with 2025 and 2026 elections on the horizon, the Epstein scandal could be more than a distraction, it may become a defining crisis.
FAQs
Do most Americans trust Trump in the Epstein case?
No. According to a recent poll, 70% believe he is mishandling the situation, while 63% believe he is hiding information.
Is Trump losing support among his base?
Yes. Many MAGA supporters feel betrayed by his handling of Epstein and believe he has failed to deliver on his promises to uncover corruption.
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