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.
ArticleRecord-high Trump disapproval, Texas flooding, Alligator Alcatraz, Jeffrey Epstein, and JD Vance: July 11 - 14, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers Trump's declining job approval, the government's response to fatal Texas flooding, Alligator Alcatraz, the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, and JD Vance.
15 Jul 2025- Article
Most Americans say they love reading to children
Among Americans' favorite children's books: Dr. Seuss, "Goodnight Moon," "Where the Wild Things Are," and "Charlotte's Web."
11 Jul 2025 - Article
Donald Trump's budget, health care, tariffs, and abortion: July 4 - 7, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers Trump's budget, "Medicare for all," Trump's tariffs, and abortion
08 Jul 2025 - Article
Unpopular congressional Democrats, patriotism, July 4, democracy, and political violence: June 27-30, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers dislike of congressional Democrats, patriotism, July 4, political division, and extremism.
01 Jul 2025 - Article
Which Americans support and oppose bombing Iran?
Americans who believe the U.S. should take an active part in world affairs support the attack on Iran (58% approve / 36% disapprove) while those who say the U.S. should stay out of world affairs oppose it (21% / 69%).
25 Jun 2025 - Article
Trump's slump continues, the bombing of Iran, Trump's budget, protests, and parades: June 20-23, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers Donald Trump's approval, the bombing of Iran, Trump's budget, the military parade, and the No Kings protests.
24 Jun 2025 - Article
Snap polls: More Americans oppose than support the U.S. bombing of Iran
YouGov has run multiple polls to gauge Americans' response to U.S. warplanes bombing nuclear sites in Iran on Saturday. 35% of U.S. adults approve of the bombings while 46% disapprove.
23 Jun 2025 - Article
Trump approval falls, Israel-Iran conflict, anti-ICE protests, and vaccines: June 13-16, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers Trump approval numbers, the Israel-Iran conflict, anti-ICE protests, and opinion of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and his actions
17 Jun 2025 - Article
Poll: Can Americans get around without GPS?
Men and older Americans are more likely to say they're good at navigating than are women or younger Americans.
11 Jun 2025 - Article
Trump vs. Musk, the biggest issues, ICE and deportations, the budget, and Supreme Court cases: June 6-9, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers the Donald Trump-Elon Musk spat, ICE, deportations, the budget, and Supreme Court cases.
10 Jun 2025