Having once publicly described Epstein as a "terrific guy" and having been pictured with him on multiple occasions, the President swiftly changed tack once Epstein's crimes became publicly known and has denied all wrongdoing or nefarious involvement.

Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped in two polls as he faces criticism for his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. The president lost six approval points in a Morning Consult poll and one point in a Napolitan News Service poll between surveys taken last month and this month.