Recently, President Trump admitted that he thought the role of President would be easier than it has turned out to be. Do you believe that Trump should have known acting as President would be a difficult job?

Conducted May 2, 2017

YouGov surveyed 5660 US adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Yes

73%

No

14%

Not sure

13%

Recently, President Trump admitted that he thought the role of President would be easier than it has turned out to be. Do you believe that Trump should have known acting as President would be a difficult job?

Conducted May 2, 2017

YouGov surveyed 5660 US adults

Yes

73%

No

14%

Not sure

13%

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