Public opinion surrounding Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein appears deeply divided, according to newly released polling data that highlights widespread skepticism about the president’s handling of the matter.
Here’s what Donald Trump’s new poll showcases
The Economist/YouGov poll found that 57% of respondents disapprove of how President Donald Trump is handling the investigation connected to Jeffrey Epstein. Just 24% said they approve of his handling of the situation. When asked more directly about intent, 53% said they believe Trump is “trying to cover up Epstein’s crimes,” while 29% said they do not believe he is attempting to conceal anything.
The survey also measured perceptions of involvement. Exactly 50% of respondents said they believe Donald Trump was involved in Jeffrey Epstein’s illicit activities, while 30% said they do not believe he was involved. The findings reveal a stark partisan divide. Among Democrats, 91% said they believe Trump is trying to cover up Epstein’s crimes.
In contrast, only 13% of Republicans said the same. On the question of involvement, 86% of Democrats said they believe Trump was involved, while 67% of Republicans said he was not. Trump has not been credibly accused of criminal activity tied to Epstein and has strongly denied wrongdoing. He has said he cut ties with the convicted sex offender years ago.
The poll results come amid continued criticism over how Epstein-related records have been released. Congress passed legislation last year requiring the Department of Justice to publicly release its files on him, allowing redactions to protect victims’ identities. Trump signed the bill into law following mounting pressure. The DOJ later faced backlash for releasing documents with broad redactions while some victim-identifying information remained visible.
All in all, the survey collected responses from 1,682 U.S. adults between February 13 and February 16 and has a margin of error of approximately 3.1 percentage points.
