Trump administration's handling of Epstein cases disapproved by majority of American public - poll
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At a glance
- A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that a majority of Americans, including 21% of Republicans, believe the Trump administration did not help deliver justice in cases connected to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Only 10% of poll respondents felt the Trump administration aided efforts to hold people accountable, and one in five believed Epstein's alleged clients faced consequences.
- The poll's findings emerge as congressional investigators continue to examine Epstein's alleged crimes, with the administration facing scrutiny over the release of Justice Department files naming prominent individuals.
A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that most Americans, and a significant portion of Republicans, doubt the Trump administration's effectiveness in achieving justice for victims of Jeffrey Epstein. The poll indicates that only 10% of respondents believe the administration's actions helped hold individuals connected to Epstein accountable, with just 20% feeling his alleged clients have faced consequences.
Just 10% of respondents in the Reuters/Ipsos poll said the Trump administration had helped efforts to hold people connected to Epstein accountable.
These findings coincide with ongoing congressional investigations into Epstein's alleged crimes. The administration has faced criticism following the release of millions of Justice Department investigation files that included names and photographs of influential figures in business and government, including President Trump himself. While some corporate executives have resigned after appearing in these files, no criminal charges have been filed against them.
Only one in five respondents said the alleged clients of Epstein have been held accountable.
Victims of Epstein have voiced concerns that powerful individuals may have received protection during official investigations. The ongoing scandal continues to pose a political challenge for Trump, who has been criticized for his administration's alleged failure to fully disclose government knowledge of the case. The poll also highlighted that 84% of respondents believe the truth about the case is being hidden.
Some of Epstein's victims have claimed that rich and powerful people have been protected in official investigations.
Originally published by Jerusalem Post. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.