Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Americans Skeptical of Trump on Epstein
A recent poll shows that most Americans are not happy with how President Trump is dealing with the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
Only 23% approve of his handling of the situation, while 52% disapprove.
Many people think the government is hiding information about Epstein's death and his alleged crimes.
Even among Republicans, a majority believe the government is not being truthful.
Trump says he didn't know about Epstein's crimes, but many people, including some Republicans, don't believe him.
The poll also shows that Trump is gaining some support from his Republican followers, with 53% now approving of his handling of the issue, up from 44% last month.
Only 23% of Americans approve of Trump's handling of the Epstein scandal, while 52% disapprove.
53% of Republicans approve of Trump's handling of the issue, up from 44% last month.
62% of Americans believe the government is hiding information about Epstein's death.
70% of Americans think the government is hiding information about Epstein's alleged sex trafficking.
Only 18% of Americans believe Trump was unaware of Epstein's alleged crimes before they were made public.
- Who
- Americans, President Donald Trump, Republicans, Democrats in Congress
- What
- A Reuters/Ipsos poll on Americans' views of Trump's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal
- When
- The poll was conducted from December 3 to December 8, with results published on December 12
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To gauge public opinion on Trump's handling of the Epstein scandal and government transparency
Democrats and Independents
Republicans
Approval of Trump's Handling
Democrats and Independents
Disapprove of Trump's handling of the Epstein scandal
Republicans
Increasing approval of Trump's handling, up to 53%
Belief in Government Cover-up
Democrats and Independents
Believe the government is hiding information about Epstein's death and sex trafficking
Republicans
A significant portion (56% and 62% respectively) also believe in the cover-up
Trump's Awareness of Epstein's Crimes
Democrats and Independents
Do not believe Trump was unaware of Epstein's alleged crimes
Republicans
34% believe Trump was unaware, but a majority still doubt his claim
- Approval Rating
- 23% of Americans approve of Trump's handling of the Epstein scandal
- Disapproval Rating
- 52% of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of the Epstein scandal
- Republican Approval
- 53% of Republicans approve of Trump's handling of the Epstein scandal, up from 44% last month
- Government Cover-up Belief
- 62% of Americans believe the government is hiding information about Epstein's death
- Sex Trafficking Information
- 70% of Americans believe the government is hiding information about Epstein's alleged sex trafficking
- Trump's Awareness
- Only 18% of Americans believe Trump was unaware of Epstein's alleged crimes before they were made public
- Poll Details
- Online poll of 4,434 U.S. adults conducted December 3 through December 8
