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A new low for Trump approval, government spending, institutional trust, No Kings, and daylight time: October 24 - 27, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers a new low for Trump's job approval in his second term, government spending, possible Trump pardons, trust in institutions, No Kings protests, and the changing of clocks
about 16 hours agoArticle
Where do Americans think Trump has been getting more support or opposition than expected in his second term?
Many Americans believe Republicans in Congress and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have been more supportive of Trump than they expected those entities to be.
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What Americans think about the East Wing demolition
Almost twice as many Americans strongly or somewhat disapprove of demolishing the East Wing as approve of it (54% vs. 28%).
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Most Americans react negatively when shown three AI-generated videos posted by President Trump
Only around one-third of Americans say they've seen a recent AI-generated video posted by Trump depicting himself dropping sewage out of a fighter jet onto protesters, but once shown the video, 70% of Americans say they disapprove of it.
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Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas war, Argentina, drug smuggling, and the government shutdown: October 17 - 20, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers a new high in support for military aid to Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas peace deal, an Argentina bailout, drug smuggling, and the shutdown
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Is there a war in American cities?
One-third of Americans who believe there is a war or conflict in U.S. cities say that the government is mostly to blame for creating the situation.
12 days agoArticle
The shutdown, Donald Trump approval, ICE, the economy, the DOJ, and conversion therapy: October 10 - 13, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers who's being blamed for the shutdown, Trump approval, ICE, economic sentiment, the DOJ, and conversion therapy
15 days agoArticle
Comparing Donald Trump’s first and second terms as president
Majorities say that compared with his first term, during Trump’s second term as president there have been increases in immigration enforcement actions, use of military force domestically, and political violence.
20 days agoArticle
What do Americans think about Trump and Hegseth's meeting with the generals and admirals?
72% of Americans are more likely to use the term "Department of Defense" while only 18% are more likely to use "Department of War."
22 days agoArticle
The shutdown, the 2026 election, Donald Trump job approval, and the economy: October 4 - 6, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
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What Americans think about military aid to Ukraine
What Americans think about military aid to Ukraine
23 days agoBig survey
What Americans think about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Survey data about Americans' views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
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What Americans think about the shutdown so far
Many Americans expect the government shutdown to be quick, and many think they won't be personally impacted.
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What do Americans think of Trump's and Newsom's social media?
Most Americans view Trump's use of social media negatively. Half of Americans say he posts too much and an equal share say his posts are inappropriate. Evaluations of Newsom's social media use are less negative: Roughly equal shares of Americans express positive and negative opinions about his social media.
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Majorities say many proposed commemorations of Charlie Kirk go too far
A new YouGov poll finds that more Americans support than oppose flying the flag at half-staff for Kirk, but that majorities oppose each of the other proposed commemorations included in the poll.
28 days agoArticle
A slight Trump approval rebound, shutdown chances, Comey, vaccines, and the economy: September 26 - 29, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers a slight rebound in Trump approval, government shutdown chances, the Comey indictment, vaccines, and the economy
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Republicans are becoming more supportive of Ukraine
Among Republicans, the share who want to stop all military aid to Ukraine has fallen to 17% from 33% in March, while the share who want to reduce but not eliminate aid has fallen to 18% from 26%.
about 1 month agoArticle
Vaccines for cats and dogs are politically polarized, too
Self-identified MAGA Republicans are more likely than non-MAGA Republicans to hold negative views of vaccines, including their safety.
about 1 month agoArticle
Most Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of free speech and a growing share say rights are eroding
According to a new YouGov survey conducted just before Jimmy Kimmel's suspension was lifted, Americans' concerns about freedom of speech are at a high point
about 1 month agoArticle
Jimmy Kimmel, civil rights, Ukraine aid, tariffs, Venezuela, and King Charles III: September 19 - 22, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers reactions to Jimmy Kimmel being pulled off the air, Democrats' prioritization of civil rights, Ukraine aid, opinion on whether Israel is committing genocide, Trump's tariffs, Venezuela and King Charles III
about 1 month ago
