Trump defends FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino in wake of his feud with AG Pam Bondi over Epstein Files
Backlash over the Trump administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation is impacting the president's approval ratings.
A Morning Consult poll revealed a six-point drop in Trump's approval, from 50 percent to 44 percent, between mid-June and mid-July.
The denial by the FBI and Justice Department of an Epstein “client list” became problematic, as Trump's own team had previously fuelled such speculation.
Outrage has erupted among Trump's online supporters and Democrats alike, who are critical of perceived stonewalling on information about the case.
Despite Trump's plea for his followers to drop the issue, a YouGov poll indicates a majority of Americans believe the full extent of Epstein's crimes will never be known.