Poll: 69% of Americans believe Trump administration is concealing Epstein details

A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows a significant portion of the public—69%—believes the Trump administration is withholding information about Jeffrey Epstein’s associates and actions, following a reversal on its earlier promise to release Epstein-related documents.

Support for Trump’s handling of the issue is notably weak—only 17% of respondents approve, marking it as his lowest-rated issue in this survey. Among Republicans, approval stands at 35%, with the remaining 65% either disapproving or undecided.

The administration has backtracked on pledges to disclose a so-called “client list” of powerful individuals allegedly tied to Epstein. This retreat has aroused frustration even among Trump’s base: nearly two‑thirds of Republicans suspect a cover‑up.

The FBI and Justice Department have claimed that no such client list exists and reaffirmed that Epstein died by suicide in custody in 2019.

In response, Trump dismissed the criticism as the work of "weaklings" and maintained his administration has done nothing wrong, accusing critics of political motives. Meanwhile, prominent MAGA figures—like Tucker Carlson, Laura Loomer, and Steve Bannon—have voiced disillusionment, urging for the release of more files or even a special prosecutor.

This backlash highlights a growing fracture within Trump's coalition. Promising transparency on Epstein became a rallying cry—but refusing to follow through has angered core supporters. The episode undermines trust in Trump’s leadership and offers Democrats a political flashpoint as midterms approach.