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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.
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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."
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The shutdown, the 2026 election, Donald Trump job approval, and the economy: October 4 - 6, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers blame for the shutdown and how it's affecting Americans, Democrats' lead for the midterms, new second-term lows for Trump approval of Trump among three groups, and negative sentiment about the economy
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What Americans think about military aid to Ukraine
What Americans think about military aid to Ukraine
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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.
9 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
10 days agoArticle
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%.
14 days 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.
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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
17 days 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
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Trump's net approval is way down. Will the drop last?
Trump's net approval is at a record low for his second term. But in the past, when Trump's approval has gone up, it often comes right back down — and vice versa
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More Americans say the Democratic Party does a better job helping families than say the Republican Party does
A new YouGov survey explores how much paid and unpaid time Americans think workers should receive after giving birth, and how much they think the government supports families in the U.S.
21 days agoArticle
How Americans rate Trump's top appointees
More Americans disapprove than approve of 15 out of the 16 appointees in the survey; Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has the lowest net approval rating.
21 days agoArticle
Crime and punishment: How often Americans think would-be criminals are deterred by the fear of being caught and punished
The crime Americans are most likely to say people are deterred from committing because of a fear of being caught and punished — from the list of 30 crimes asked about — is murder.
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Trump's approval and attributes, the Charlie Kirk shooting, the parties, Epstein, and immigration: September 12 - 15, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers a new low for Trump's second-term approval, falling regard for his presidential qualities, reactions to the death of Charlie Kirk, perception of the political parties, Jeffrey Epstein, and immigration enforcement
24 days agoArticle
What Americans think about birth control: methods, side effects, and information sources
Majorities of Americans believe that the birth control pill is safe and an effective way to prevent pregnancy
25 days agoArticle
What Americans really think about political violence
Most Americans say political violence is never justified, but younger and more liberal Americans are more likely to say it can be.
28 days ago