Trump's Grip on GOP Slipping Amid Epstein Scandal

Late Night Host Seth Meyers Calls Trump 'Most Unpopular President' as Approval Ratings Plummet

Apr. 11, 2026 at 10:28pm

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A fragmented, abstract painting depicting the crumbling of a political institution, with overlapping geometric shapes in muted earth tones, conveying a sense of instability and upheaval in the political landscape.The Epstein scandal and Trump's plummeting popularity have created a political crisis that threatens to fracture the former president's once-ironclad grip on the Republican Party.Ozark Today

Late Night host Seth Meyers didn't hold back in his assessment of Donald Trump's political standing, calling him 'by all accounts, the most unpopular president of all time.' Meyers argues that Trump's approval ratings, which have plummeted to 33%, signal a 'meaningful and real development' as Republicans and independents lead the exodus from the former president's base.

Why it matters

The Jeffrey Epstein scandal, once a conspiracy theory that fueled MAGA obsession, is now backfiring spectacularly and shaking Trump's world. The crisis has even led to emergency meetings involving high-ranking officials and controversial figures, raising questions about the future of Trump's grip on the Republican Party.

The details

Meyers highlights Trump's recent missteps, like defending H-1B visas on Fox News and criticizing American workers, which he says are undermining the president's support. But it's the Epstein scandal that's truly causing panic within Trump's inner circle. Once a conspiracy theory MAGA supporters clung to, it's now a growing crisis that has Trump refusing questions and insisting, 'It's a great day,' during a recent press conference.

  • Yesterday, Trump held a press conference addressing the Epstein scandal.
  • In recent weeks, high-ranking officials and figures like Lauren Boebert have been involved in emergency meetings regarding the Epstein crisis.

The players

Seth Meyers

The host of Late Night, who has been critical of Trump's political standing and the impact of the Epstein scandal.

Donald Trump

The former president, whose approval ratings have plummeted to 33% amid the Epstein scandal and other controversies.

Lauren Boebert

A Republican congresswoman who has been pushing for the release of Epstein files, highlighting the crisis within Trump's inner circle.

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What they’re saying

“He looked like a kid who asked for an Xbox and got a jigsaw puzzle instead.”

— Seth Meyers, Late Night Host

“You know you're in trouble when you're relying on Lauren Boebert to save you.”

— Seth Meyers, Late Night Host

What’s next

The judge in the Epstein-related cases will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Walker Reed Quinn, a man accused of vandalizing Waymo autonomous vehicles, to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety, and the governance of autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.