Americans express skepticism towards the concepts of trust and fairness, according to a recent survey.
In the midst of the 2020 election, President Trump's Electoral College advantage could potentially increase, according to analyses by The New York Times and The Upshot. However, Trump's overall approval rating stands at approximately 37%, marking the lowest of his second term and close to his all-time low from his first term.
This decline is driven largely by independents, whose approval has dropped to 29%, while Republican support remains strong near 90% and Democratic approval stays very low. The President's approval on specific issues varies. For instance, approval for his handling of immigration has fallen to its lowest point this term, although it still rates higher than his handling of the economy and foreign policy.
Public opinion on his management of controversies like the Epstein case is generally low, with many Americans unsure about approving or disapproving and some believing the government is withholding information related to Epstein’s death and associates.
Regarding Trump's tweets and public communications, recent polling sources do not provide a direct evaluation or detailed public sentiment, but the general decline in independent approval suggests growing criticism among the moderate and unaffiliated voters.
The Mueller testimony and related investigations no longer dominate public discourse as in prior years, with the most recent polls not highlighting it as a pivotal factor for current approval ratings. Public focus seems shifted toward legislative actions like tax cuts, border security, and spending priorities outlined in Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," which also affect his approval dynamics.
Trust in America and global politics remains mixed, with continued concerns about government transparency and skepticism toward political leaders overall. This environment shapes the varied and polarized public sentiment toward Trump and his administration's policies.
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Elsewhere, in British politics, two thirds of Tory voters support Boris Johnson. Meanwhile, a majority of voters consider the "send her back" chants to be racist, and most Americans disagree with Trump's "go back" tweets. Additionally, Democrats are growing increasingly skeptical about the fairness of the Russia probe.
These findings underscore the complex and polarized political landscape in both the United States and the United Kingdom, where public trust and sentiment continue to shape the discourse and decisions of political leaders.
- The New York Times and The Upshot have analyses suggesting that President Trump's Electoral College advantage could increase in the 2020 election.
- Trump's overall approval rating stands at approximately 37%, marking the lowest of his second term and close to his all-time low from his first term.
- Independent approval for Trump has dropped to 29%, while Republican support remains strong near 90% and Democratic approval stays very low.
- Trump's approval on specific issues varies, with approval for his handling of immigration having fallen to its lowest point this term.
- Public opinion on Trump's management of controversies like the Epstein case is generally low, with many Americans unsure about approving or disapproving and some believing the government is withholding information related to Epstein’s death and associates.
- Recent polling does not provide a direct evaluation or detailed public sentiment on Trump's tweets and public communications, but the decline in independent approval suggests growing criticism among moderate and unaffiliated voters.
- The Mueller testimony and related investigations are no longer dominating public discourse, with legislative actions like tax cuts, border security, and spending priorities outlined in Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" gaining focus.
- Inside a podcast titled "Politics. Policy. Polling. Pop Culture," reflections on polling data, news, media, and policy-and-legislation are explored, alongside conversations with pollsters, journalists, and industry leaders.
