About half see Vance as qualified to be president; most say he’ll have the right amount of influence | Pew Research Center

February 6, 2025

2. Views of Trump administration, congressional leadership

About half see Vance as qualified to be president; most say he’ll have the right amount of influence

About half see Vance as qualified to be president; most say he’ll have the right amount of influence

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About half see Vance as qualified to be president; most say he’ll have the right amount of influence

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2. Views of Trump administration, congressional leadership
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About half see Vance as qualified to be president; most say he’ll have the right amount of influence
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