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Epstein Documents Erode Trust in Elites, Poll Reveals

2/19/2026

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More than three million pages of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents were released, fueling public distrust in U.S. political and business leaders.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 53% of Americans say the files diminish trust in elites and 69% say they reveal a lack of accountability for powerful individuals.
Seventy-five percent suspect the government is concealing information about Epstein's associates.
Despite calls for transparency, 21% think it is time to move on.

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More than three million pages of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents were released, fueling public distrust in U.S. political and business leaders.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 53% of Americans say the files diminish trust in elites and 69% say they reveal a lack of accountability for powerful individuals.
Seventy-five percent suspect the government is concealing information about Epstein's associates.
Despite calls for transparency, 21% think it is time to move on.