
David H. Montgomery is a journalist, programmer, and history podcaster based in Minneapolis. Before joining YouGov as a senior data journalist, he wrote for outlets including CityLab and Minnesota Public Radio.
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The ICE shooting, Venezuela, Greenland, Trump approval, and the economy: January 9-12, 2026 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers the ICE shooting in Minnesota, military action in Venezuela, Greenland, approval of Donald Trump, and Republican sentiment about the economy
13 Jan 2026Big survey
Republican sentiment about the economy has become more positive since the fall
Republicans have become more likely to view the U.S. economy positively in recent months, while Democrats and Independents have largely unchanged views
13 Jan 2026Big survey
Approval of Donald Trump may have stabilized for now
Donald Trump's net job approval appears to have stopped a multi-month decline, and is now either flat or trending slightly upwards
13 Jan 2026Big survey
The latest opinion on Venezuela, Trump approval shifts, Epstein cover-up concerns, and inequality: January 2-5, 2026 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers U.S. military action in Venezuela, Donald Trump job approval, Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, and wealth inequality
06 Jan 2026Big survey
Majorities of Americans say wealth inequality is a problem and want government intervention
Majorities of Americans say wealth inequality in the U.S. is a very or somewhat big problem, the federal government should try to reduce wealth inequality, and billionaires should be taxed more
06 Jan 2026Big survey
Half of Americans think Donald Trump is trying to cover up Jeffrey Epstein's crimes
Around half of U.S. adult citizens — including most Democrats, about half of Independents, and 14% of Republicans — say Donald Trump is trying to cover up Jeffrey Epstein's crimes
06 Jan 2026Article
Most Americans didn't read many books in 2025
40% of Americans who didn't read any books in 2025. The median American read two books.
31 Dec 2025Article
Howitzer, chenille, and other words that men or women are more likely to know
Men are more likely to understand words like parsec, boson, and checksum, while women are more likely to know words like tulle, chignon, and whipstitch.
23 Dec 2025Big survey
Trump's job approval falls, the Epstein investigation, Venezuela, and holiday arguments: December 20-22, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers Trump's falling job approval, the Epstein investigation, scant support for military action against Venezuela, and political arguments over the holidays
23 Dec 2025Big survey
There is scant American support for military action against Venezuela
Majorities of Americans oppose the U.S. using military force to invade Venezuela and overthrow Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro
23 Dec 2025