Overview
- Reuters/Ipsos surveyed 1,017 adults online Nov. 14–17 (±3 pts) and found overall approval at 38%, down from 40% earlier this month.
- Just 26% approve of Trump’s handling of the cost of living and 20% approve of his handling of the Epstein matter; 70% believe the government is hiding information about Epstein’s clients.
- Support within the GOP has softened, with Republican approval slipping to about 82% from roughly 87% earlier in November.
- The House passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act 437–1 and the Senate approved it, sending a mandate to release DOJ records to the president’s desk.
- After months of resistance, Trump urged Republicans to back full disclosure, and the administration has also eased some food tariffs as voters fume over prices; analysts say the slump could imperil GOP prospects in 2026.