Trump's approval ratings are falling: How Epstein's downfall!

Trump's approval ratings are falling: How Epstein's downfall!

Approval of US President Donald Trump is at an all-time low in his second term. According to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll, only 38 percent of Americans are satisfied with his job. This is a dramatic drop from the 47 percent with which Trump began his term in January. This value is already approaching the lows of his first term in office and Joe Biden's approval ratings, which have fallen to 35 percent. Americans' dissatisfaction with Trump is primarily due to his handling of the rising cost of living and the ongoing investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein case, as oe24 reports.

Only 26 percent of respondents believe Trump is managing the cost of living well. In addition, only 20 percent are satisfied with his handling of the Epstein case. The survey results also show that 70 percent believe the government is withholding information about Epstein's clients. These facts illustrate the pressure Trump is under as he continues to face the many challenges that accompany his declining popularity.

Impact of the Epstein Investigations

The situation is further complicated by recent developments in the Jeffrey Epstein case. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a prominent Republican lawmaker, is calling for all files related to Epstein to be made public. This is in line with the wishes of Democrats and some of those affected. Despite Trump's initial resistance to releasing the files, he has changed his stance after growing pressure from within his own ranks. The vote in the House of Representatives to release the files took place by an overwhelming majority, with Greene playing a central role in making this vote possible - she is one of only four Republicans who supported the move, as ZDF reports.

Trump initially called Greene a “traitor” when he failed to dissuade Republican lawmakers from his position. Despite her support for the release of the files, Greene also took Trump to task in a recent interview, urging him to focus more on domestic issues such as the cost of living and health care in the United States. The polls also show that pressure is increasing on Trump to take a clearer position on the Epstein files.

Trump's relationship with Epstein

The relationship between Trump and Epstein has been documented for decades. Trump has spoken favorably of Epstein in the past, calling him a “terrific guy.” These comments contrast with Trump's claims that he distanced himself from Epstein after he was arrested in 2019. Reports suggest that Trump even banned Epstein from his Mar-a-Lago resort after inappropriate behavior occurred. Still, Trump's closeness to Epstein remains subject to constant speculation. Recent reports published by Yahoo News say that Epstein allegedly showed Trump photos with underage girls, which Trump strongly denies.

Given the current polls and the ongoing investigation into the Epstein case, the challenge for Trump is becoming ever greater. His former strength among Republicans appears to be waning, which could potentially affect his political future. With each passing day, the pressure on Trump grows, both on a personal and partisan level, as voter dissatisfaction rises and the shadow of the Epstein affair continues to hang over him.