Trump’s Epstein Claims Clash With Polling Data

President Donald Trump has claimed that the controversy surrounding Jeffrey Epstein has boosted his approval among Republican and MAGA supporters, frequently citing figures as high as 95% without specifying which polls. Independent polling from CNN and Quinnipiac shows his Republican approval rating rising modestly to 88%-90%, while his overall approval with the broader electorate remains low at 42%-44% with 53% disapproval. Trump has attributed ongoing criticism and demands for transparency about Epstein-related documents to 'radical left Democrats' and 'troublemakers.' According to a Reuters poll, nearly 69% of Americans believe his administration is concealing information about Epstein. The controversy has fueled conspiracy theories within Trump's base, but polling data highlights a discrepancy between his claims of record popularity and wider public opinion.