More Than Two-Thirds Of Americans Believe Government Is Hiding Details On Epstein Case: Poll

A poll from Reuters/Ipsos conducted this week showed that a large majority of Americans believe the federal government is hiding information on the Jeffrey Epstein case, as President Donald Trump calls those continuing to focus on the case “pretty bad people.”

The poll, which surveyed 1,027 U.S. adults and ran on Tuesday and Wednesday, found that 69% of respondents said that the federal government is covering up details about Epstein’s alleged client list. Only 6% said there was no cover-up, and 25% said they were unsure or did not answer. The survey results also showed that around two-thirds of Republicans believe the government is hiding something about Epstein’s supposed clients.

On Epstein’s death, 60% of Americans said the federal government is hiding information from the public, including 55% of Republicans.

Trump has been asked about the case multiple times this week, and on Wednesday, he lashed out at his “past supporters” who he says have fallen for a “hoax” pushed by Democrats.

“Their new SCAM is what we will forever call the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax, and my PAST supporters have bought into this ‘bulls***’ hook, line, and sinker,” he wrote on Truth Social. “They haven’t learned their lesson, and probably never will, even after being conned by the Lunatic Left for 8 long years.” He added that he no longer wants the support of those who continue to focus on the Epstein case.

In a press gaggle on Tuesday night, Trump told reporters, “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, and I don’t understand why it keeps going. I think really only pretty bad people, including fake news, want to keep something like that going.”

The Trump administration’s handling of the case has sparked controversy among the president’s base as Republicans and Democrats gear up for the 2026 midterm elections. Democrats have already latched onto the issue to attack Trump, voting in the House to release the Epstein files, a move that Republicans called a political stunt and a power grab.

Among all of the issues respondents were asked about in the Reuters/Ipsos poll, Trump scored the worst on his handling of the Epstein case, with just 17% of Americans approving of the job his administration has done on the issue. Thirty-five percent of Republicans said they approved of Trump’s handling of the Epstein case compared to 30% who disapproved. The rest of the Republicans polled either said they were unsure or didn’t answer the question.

Conservatives have blasted Attorney General Pam Bondi’s handling of the Epstein case after the Department of Justice said last week that it did not find evidence of a client list existing and concluded that Epstein committed suicide in his jail cell in 2019. Bondi said in February that she had the client list sitting on her desk, but months later, she clarified that she meant that she was reviewing the Epstein files.

FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino were also reportedly frustrated with Bondi’s handling of the case, and Bongino considered resigning if Bondi remained in her position. Trump said that Bondi did “very well” handling the Epstein case, and is also continuing to back Patel and Bongino as the White House attempts to smooth things over. Bongino has not resigned, and Trump said on Sunday that he’s “in good shape.” Bongino’s official X account, which is usually active, has not posted since last Wednesday.

Some right-wing political commentators and Republican lawmakers have urged the administration to be more transparent with the details surrounding the Epstein case. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said earlier this week that he’s “for transparency” on the issue.

“It’s a very delicate subject. We should put everything out there and let the people decide it,” Johnson said.