US EditionAs MAGA Storm over Epstein Calms, White House Plans Next Steps
UNITED STATES, JUL 30 – Polling shows only 43% of MAGA Republicans approve of Trump's Epstein case handling, with a small base segment keeping the controversy alive and impacting his political support.
- President Donald Trump faces ongoing backlash over his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal amid declining support within his base as of July 2025.
- The controversy stems from public and MAGA Republicans' dissatisfaction after reports and polls revealed many disapprove of Trump's response to Epstein's 2019 death and related investigations.
- The Wall Street Journal published stories exposing Trump's past ties to Epstein, including a 2003 explicit letter, while Pam Bondi announced no client list was left by Epstein, intensifying scrutiny.
- Current polls show 58% of voters disapprove overall, only 43% of MAGA Republicans approve, and experts note, "it's just not the same momentum" for Trump, with some warnings about losing critical base support.
- White House officials acknowledge the issue persists with a small segment of the base and are working to manage the fallout while planning to shift focus toward Trump's legislative agenda and rallies.
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