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Party leaders, immigration, education, and transgender issues: March 22-25, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers opinions on party leadership, immigration and deportations, the U.S. education system, and transgender issues.
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60% of Republicans think the Trump administration's military leak is a very or somewhat serious problem
YouGov polling conducted the day after this information was revealed found that most Americans — 74% — say the conduct by Trump administration officials is a very or somewhat serious problem.
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Congressional Democrats' struggles, government cuts, deportations, and the economy: March 16-18, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers views on congressional leadership, government cuts, deportation policy, pro-Palestinian protests, and the effects of inflation and stock market declines.
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What do Americans think about immigrants? It depends on how you ask
Small changes in how immigrants are asked about can lead to big changes in how Americans answer.
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Which groups do Americans think Donald Trump cares about most?
The groups that the largest shares of Americans think Donald Trump cares about a lot are wealthy Americans, white Americans, Republicans, and men.
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Support for women serving in military combat roles is widespread and growing
Support for women serving in combat roles has grown since 2016. And Americans have become more likely to say that allowing women to serve in combat roles increases the military’s effectiveness.
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The news stories Americans have heard the most about, and the ones they care about most
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Americans are increasingly skeptical about AI's effects
Increasing shares of Americans are feeling skeptical about AI and expecting it to have a negative impact on society.
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Donald Trump's economy, Republican unity, Ukraine, and education: March 9-11, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers bearish economic views, Republican unity and rare dissents with Trump, the war in Ukraine, and education.
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Tariffs, Trump's speech, and DOGE: March 1-4, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers the state of the union, Trump's tariffs, federal funding cuts, relations with Ukraine and Russia, COVID, flu, and the measles.
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Many Americans and Canadians say higher U.S. tariffs hurt both economies; half of Canadians boycott U.S. companies
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As Trump cuts federal funding, most Americans support increases
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Which U.S. births Americans think should be entitled to birthright citizenship
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Donald Trump's administration, policies, government cuts, and attitudes to other countries: February 23-25, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers opinions of Donald Trump's administration figures and policy proposals, government budget cuts, the state of U.S. democracy, and Trump's attitude toward world powers.
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44% of Republicans and 16% of Democrats say men and women in the U.S. are treated as equals
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More Americans trust the Trump administration than trust the media for fair, full, and accurate facts
Americans’ trust in the media to state the facts fully, accurately, and fairly is low: Only 29% say they have a fair amount or a great deal of trust, compared to 44% who do in Donald Trump’s administration.
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Donald Trump's government, plans, and priorities; Elon Musk and DOGE; Russia and Ukraine: February 16-18, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers Donald Trump's presidency, Elon Musk and DOGE, the administration's plans and priorities, and the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Which issues are Americans most likely to trust Donald Trump to handle as president?
52% of Americans trust Donald Trump a lot to handle immigration as president, 46% trust him a lot to handle the economy, and 45% trust him a lot to handle foreign policy.
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Many Americans say the election results have changed their news consumption and purchases
A new survey finds that the results of the 2024 election have many Americans thinking differently about where they want to live, their health care, and their finances.
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Do Americans and Canadians want California, Oregon, and Washington to join Canada?
51% of Americans and 43% of Canadians say they oppose California, Oregon, and Washington becoming a part of Canada.
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