This undated photo released by the U.S. Department of Justice shows Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. (U.S. Department of Justice via AP)
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CNBC TV1819-02-2026, 11:51

Epstein Files: Americans Believe Powerful Escape Accountability, Poll Reveals

  • A Reuters/Ipsos poll found 69% of Americans believe the Epstein files show powerful people are rarely held accountable.
  • The poll surveyed 1,117 US adults, with over 80% of both Republicans and Democrats agreeing with the sentiment.
  • The US Justice Department released numerous documents linking Jeffrey Epstein to prominent figures in politics, finance, and business.
  • Some executives, like those from Goldman Sachs and Hyatt Hotels, have resigned due to the disclosures.
  • The scandal remains a political issue, with partisan divides on whether the country should move on from the Epstein affair.

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