Overview
- Reuters/Ipsos surveyed 4,434 adults Dec. 3–8 and found 23% approve of Trump’s handling of the Epstein matter, while 52% disapprove.
- 62% say the government is hiding information about Epstein’s 2019 jail death, including 56% of Republicans.
- 70% believe authorities are withholding details about people who may have participated in Epstein’s alleged trafficking, including 62% of Republicans.
- Only 18% think it is likely Trump was unaware of Epstein’s crimes before they were public, with 34% of Republicans saying he did not know.
- Republican approval of Trump’s handling rose to 53% from 44% last month, and a judge approved DOJ moves to release more grand jury materials ahead of the Dec. 19 deadline.