US EditionTrump touts record GOP support amid Epstein files backlash
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, JUL 20 – President Trump claims his poll numbers within the Republican Party have improved significantly amid controversy over the administration's handling of Jeffrey Epstein files, citing up to 95% support.
- Support reached as high as 95% in some polls, President Donald Trump said, crediting the 'Jeffrey Epstein hoax' for boosting his Republican support to record highs.
- Amid intensifying transparency demands, 89% of respondents said the Department of Justice should release all related Epstein documents and the DOJ has formally asked to unseal grand jury transcripts.
- A CBS News poll suggests his overall approval has declined since February and Republicans remain split on the Epstein case handling, while a Reuters/Ipsos survey found 54% disapprove of his handling and just 17% approve.
- Support within the Republican Party and among his base remains strong, according to his assessment, and he sued the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch, calling the letter fake.
- Former White House aide Steve Bannon speculated the GOP would lose dozens of House seats over the Epstein files, while two Democratic House candidates tied their opponents to the administration’s shortcomings on the file release.
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Democrats hope hammering Trump on Epstein can be a winning issue for 2026 - Washington Examiner
President Donald Trump and Republicans kicked Democrats out of power in 2024. Democrats are hoping Trump’s link to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein can reverse their fortunes in 2026. While Epstein has always been a person Democrats have been eager to link Trump to, the administration’s recent hesitancy to be as transparent as it promised about the man has the Democratic Party scrambling back to the pair’s relationship. Trump is a known as…
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