A 53% majority say Trump is making the federal government work worse, while only about half as many (27%) say he is making the government work better.
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Far fewer are hearing about the administration’s relationship with the media than was the case early in President Donald Trump’s first term.
Ahead of President Donald Trump’s address to Congress, here’s a look at U.S. public opinion on key policy issues.
Overwhelming majorities expect transgender people (84%) and gay and lesbian people (76%) to lose influence under Trump.
LGBTQ adults overwhelmingly favor policies that protect transgender individuals from discrimination in jobs, housing and public spaces.
Former President Joe Biden granted 4,245 acts of clemency during his four-year tenure in the White House, more than any previous president on record.
Nearly six-in-ten Americans (59%) say they approve of Trump increasing efforts to deport people who are living in the U.S. illegally.
As Trump returns to the White House, Republicans are upbeat about Trump’s actions and agenda, but Democrats find little to like.
Most news influencers published posts about both candidates in summer and fall, and identical shares were more critical than supportive of each.
Americans feel more “warmly” toward Trump today than after the 2020 or 2016 elections, and he draws broad confidence on the economy.
The economy was the most important issue for Trump voters this year; 93% of his supporters said it was very important to their vote.
