
Taylor Orth is a data journalist and public opinion researcher who covers national polling on news, politics, technology, and society. She has a PhD in sociology from Stanford and is now based in Austin, Texas. She can be reached at taylor.orth@yougov.com.
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Americans doubt politicians and the establishment, plus views on the economy and Ukraine aid: December 26-29, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers negativity toward political parties and politicians, Americans' diminished economic expectations, waning support for military aid to Ukraine, and widespread distrust of elites, experts, and the establishment
30 Dec 2025Big survey
Support for military aid to Ukraine is waning again
Many Americans believe neither Russia nor Ukraine is winning the war between them. Views on U.S. military aid to Ukraine are divided, though a growing share of Americans support reducing or stopping aid entirely.
30 Dec 2025Big survey
Distrust of elites, experts, and the establishment is widespread among Americans
Anti-establishment views widely held by the American public, including by large shares of Democrats and Republicans. Where Democrats and Republicans differ is on the role of institutions and expertise.
30 Dec 2025Big survey
Negativity toward political parties and politicians is pervasive and especially sharp among Democrats
Democrats are more likely than Republicans to be critical of both their own party's congressional leadership and that of the opposing party. Overall American opinion of both parties in Congress is largely negative
30 Dec 2025Big survey
Trump's age, a third term, tourist screening, and the economy: December 12-15, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
Concern about Trump's age, little support for a third Trump term, opposition to enhanced screening for tourists, and Americans' different views about the future of the U.S. economy and their personal finances
16 Dec 2025Big survey
More Americans oppose than support a proposal to increase vetting procedures for U.S. tourists
Somewhat more Americans prefer for legal immigration to be reduced than increased, but when it comes to people who are already in the country illegally, slightly more Americans are in favor of letting them stay than requiring them to leave.
16 Dec 2025Big survey
Few Americans want Donald Trump to attempt to serve a third term
Americans are split on whether Trump is too old to be president, but regardless of his age, very few are in favor of him seeking to serve a third term.
16 Dec 2025Article
Which Christmas movies have been most widely seen — and loved
The vast majority (79%) of Americans say they love or like holiday or Christmas movies, and most (64%) say they plan to watch one this year.
12 Dec 2025Big survey
Trump approval rebounds, housing affordability concerns, drug smuggling, and presidential pardon power: December 5-8, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
Donald Trump's job approval rebounds and majorities of Americans say housing isn't affordable, drug smuggling is a big problem, and Trump gives out too many pardons
09 Dec 2025Big survey
Majorities of Americans say Donald Trump gives out too many pardons and want to limit pardon power
A majority of Americans think that Trump uses the presidential pardon power too frequently and most Americans are in favor of placing constitutional limits on the president's ability to pardon
09 Dec 2025