A striking majority of Americans reportedly believe the federal government is concealing key information about the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll released this week.
The results reveal deep distrust in federal institutions, even as President Donald Trump pushes back forcefully on the renewed focus surrounding the long-running case.
The poll, conducted Tuesday and Wednesday, found that 69% of respondents believe the federal government is covering up details regarding Epstein’s alleged client list — a list that has long been the subject of public speculation and political intrigue.
Just 6% of Americans said they believe there is no cover-up, while 25% were unsure or declined to answer.
Among Republicans, skepticism runs particularly high. Roughly two-thirds believe the government is hiding something about Epstein’s supposed clients.
Similarly, 60% of Americans — including 55% of Republicans — said they believe the federal government is concealing the full story behind Epstein’s death, which was officially ruled a suicide in 2019.
While the poll numbers show a bipartisan distrust, Trump has taken a sharply critical tone toward those who continue to demand answers.
He has repeatedly dismissed the case as a distraction and a tool wielded by Democrats for political gain. “Their new SCAM is what we will forever call the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax,” Trump wrote on Truth Social Wednesday, lashing out at what he described as “PAST supporters” who have “bought into this bulls*** hook, line, and sinker.”
Trump also signaled he was ready to part ways with those still fixated on the Epstein story. “I no longer want the support of those who continue to focus on the Epstein case,” he wrote.
Speaking to reporters Tuesday night, Trump downplayed the public’s concern: “I don’t understand why the Jeffrey Epstein case would be of interest to anybody. It’s pretty boring stuff. It’s sordid, but it’s boring… only pretty bad people, including fake news, want to keep something like that going.”
The issue has reignited tensions within the conservative base as the 2026 midterms approach. Democrats have already seized on the Epstein story, recently voting in the House to release Epstein-related documents. Republicans criticized the move as a cynical political stunt.
The same poll showed Trump’s lowest marks among all issues polled were for his handling of the Epstein case. Just 17% of Americans said they approved, including 35% of Republicans.
Still, a plurality of Republicans either disapproved or were unsure, suggesting divisions within the party over how the issue has been managed.
Attorney General Pam Bondi’s role has come under particular scrutiny. Despite initially claiming in February that she had Epstein’s client list “on her desk,” she later walked back the statement, saying she was reviewing the files.
The Justice Department has since claimed it found no evidence such a list exists, concluding Epstein died by suicide.
Meanwhile, top officials within the Trump administration have reportedly expressed internal frustration. FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino were said to be dissatisfied with Bondi’s handling of the investigation.
Bongino even considered resigning — though Trump, seeking to calm internal tensions, publicly praised all three.
Some conservative lawmakers are continuing to press for clarity. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) stated this week that he supports “transparency” on the matter, echoing a growing sentiment among voters eager for accountability.
[READ MORE: Elon Musk’s “America Party” Threatens GOP and Could Tip 2026 Elections to Democrats]
About Post Author
