THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump Press Sec Throws FBI Under Bus amid Brutal New Epstein Poll Drop
Jul 22, 2025
G. Elliott Morris, a data analyst and author of the Strength in Numbers Substack, dives into the tumultuous landscape surrounding Donald Trump and the Epstein scandal. He reveals how Trump's approval ratings have plummeted amid rising voter skepticism. Morris discusses Karoline Leavitt's attempts to shift blame to the FBI and examines the public's perception of transparency around the Epstein files. The conversation highlights the scandal's potential to undermine Trump's political strength and the growing unrest among Republican supporters.
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Epstein Scandal Hurts Trump's Ratings
- Trump's approval rating dropped about two percentage points since July 13 due to the Epstein files scandal.
- Disapproval rose from 52.5% to 54.5%, indicating strong public reaction to the controversy.
White House Deflects Epstein File Release
- The White House tries to appear transparent but deflects responsibility to the FBI for releasing Epstein files.
- Public largely believes the government is hiding Epstein's client list and information on his death.
White House Obfuscates on Flagging Trump
- When asked about FBI agents flagging Trump mentions in Epstein files, the White House denied direct knowledge and redirected questions to the FBI.
- This response implies obfuscation and suggests insider sensitivity about the issue.