Trump fumes as Epstein scandal dominates headlines, overshadows agenda
UNITED STATES, JUL 28 – Polls show 63% of voters disapprove of Trump's handling of Epstein files amid conflicting explanations from Trump and the White House about their fallout.
- President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that the Epstein document controversy has increased his popularity despite widespread criticism.
- This claim follows rising public disapproval linked to his administration’s refusal to release Epstein-related sex trafficking files amid the ongoing scandal.
- Polls from Quinnipiac and Emerson College show 63% and 51% of voters disapprove of Trump's handling of the Epstein case, with approval ratings as low as 16%.
- Gallup reported that Trump's approval rating fell to 37%, marking a new low during his current term, while influential podcaster Joe Rogan criticized Trump's approach as a clear boundary not to be crossed.
- The scandal's persistence and mounting backlash suggest ongoing challenges for Trump’s public support and political agenda as the Epstein controversy continues.
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The president said that his break was due to this “inappropriate” gesture; he also confirmed that he was never invited to the island of the tycoon
'Line in the sand': Joe Rogan slams Trump trying to 'gslight' on Epstein
Joe Rogan, the influential podcaster who endorsed Donald Trump for president in 2024, now says the Epstein scandal marks a “line in the sand” for him—condemning the President for attempting to “gaslight” the American public by refusing to release the files or provide transparency.During the 2024 campaign, Trump promised to release the Epstein files, saying he would have “no problem” in doing so. But since taking office, he has flip-flopped, refu…
Journalist Michael Wolff talked to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for 100 hours, including his old friend Donald Trump. No one has been interested in the material, says Wolff. This should change now.
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