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a day ago
- Business
- First Post
Is Trump losing political battle at home? His job rating just 38%, says public survey
President Donald Trump's approval rating has dipped, with only 38% of voters approving of the way he is handling his job, while 54% disapprove, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll released Thursday read more President Donald Trump's approval rating has dipped, with only 38% of voters approving of the way he is handling his job, while 54% disapprove, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll released Thursday. The figures reflect a slight decline from the university's April 9 poll, when 41% approved and 53% disapproved of his performance. The survey also asked voters to evaluate Trump's handling of seven key issues. Across the board, more voters expressed disapproval than approval: STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Immigration: 43% approve, 54% disapprove Deportations: 40% approve, 56% disapprove The Economy: 40% approve, 56% disapprove Trade: 38% approve, 57% disapprove Universities: 37% approve, 54% disapprove Israel-Hamas Conflict: 35% approve, 52% disapprove Russia-Ukraine War: 34% approve, 57% disapprove 'As the Russia - Ukraine war grinds through its third year, Americans make it clear they have little appetite for the way the Trump administration is handling the situation,' said Quinnipiac polling analyst Tim Malloy. The poll also measured public opinion of Trump more broadly. Forty per cent of voters hold a favourable view of the president, while 53% view him unfavourably. Four per cent said they haven't heard enough about him to form an opinion. Support among Republicans remains strong, with 88% expressing a favourable opinion of Trump, similar to Quinnipiac's March 13 poll. According to other recent national polls too, Trump continues to face more disapproval than approval from voters. An Economist/YouGov survey conducted June 13–16 found that 54% of voters disapprove of Trump's job performance, while 41% approve. The poll, which surveyed 1,512 US adults, carries a margin of error of 3.3 percentage points. Trump also remains underwater on foreign policy, particularly regarding Iran. Just 37% of respondents approve of his handling of the Iran issue, while 41% disapprove. Notably, 60% of those surveyed, including 53% of voters who supported Trump in 2024, oppose US involvement in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, despite Trump's repeated threats of military intervention. Meanwhile, Trump saw a slight improvement in his net approval in the latest Pew Research Center survey, conducted June 2–8. In the poll, 41% of respondents approved of his performance, while 58% disapproved, marking a two-point gain compared to Pew's April survey. The poll surveyed 5,044 US adults with a margin of error of 1.6 percentage points. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD With inputs from agencies
Yahoo
a day ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘Awful, awful, awful': Polls show Trump's net approval is at its ‘worst'
When describing the aggregate polling around President Donald Trump, CNN host and analyst Harry Enten described the polling with one word: hurt. On Friday, Enten shared the latest polling from Quinnipiac University and Associated Press-NORC that show Trump's net approval down at minus 16 and minus 21, respectively. The numbers represent the difference between those who disapprove of Trump's handling of the presidency and those who approve. 'Awful, awful, awful for both of these pollsters,' Enten said. 'Where we are right now — both Quinnipiac and AP-NORC — the worst for Donald Trump in this term so far. He is very much, way, way, way underwater, at least in these two polls." Immigration continues to be a 'strength,' Enten said. But there's a caveat. 'You go back to June 1, he was at plus 4 points,' Enten said. 'Look at where he is now: minus 2 points in the aggregate. That is a drop of 6 points in only about two weeks time. The only thing that's happened over the last two weeks is obviously Donald Trump's ramped-up immigration, hawkish agenda.' 'The American people are saying, 'No, we do not like that,'' he continued. 'And they have turned against the president on his core strength issue of immigration, he is underwater on the issue that is strongest for him.' Quinnipiac also found that 38% of voters approve of Trump's administration, while AP-NORC found that 39% held a positive view of Trump's work during his second term. Quinnipiac was conducted among 1,265 self-identified registered voters between June 5 and 9, with a margin of error of plus or minus 2.8%. The AP-NORC poll surveyed 1,158 adults between June 5 and 9, with a margin of error of plus or minus 4%. Since these polls were taken, protests broke out in Los Angeles after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids south of downtown. This led to violent clashes between Los Angeles police and protesters, along with daily protests across the region, Trump deploying the National Guard and the United States Marines and a growing war of words between the president and Gov. Gavin Newsom. Federal judge orders Trump admin to reinstate hundreds of NIH grants Northeastern governors, Canadian leaders huddle in Boston to talk trade, tariffs and Trump Federal judge delays decision over Trump admin barring Harvard foreign students Trump administration considers adding 36 countries to travel ban New poll shows Trump's approval is high on this major policy issue Read the original article on MassLive.
New York Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- New York Times
Trump Is Not Winning in Los Angeles
I wrote this week that Donald Trump's response to the Los Angeles protests demonstrates his weakness, not his strength. When I argued this point, there was some polling, but not a whole lot. Now, at the end of the week, we have a lot more data, and — White House spin notwithstanding — the politics of this action looks terrible for the president. Writing for his Strength in Numbers newsletter, G. Elliott Morris put together a useful chart of this week's polling as it relates to the L.A. protests, Trump and immigration. When asked if they approved of the way the president is handling immigration, majorities of Americans in polls from The Associated Press, Quinnipiac University and The Washington Post said no. Trump received a positive rating of 49 percent approval in a survey conducted by YouGov for The Economist. His average net approval on immigration is around -7 points. On the question of deportations, both YouGov and Quinnipiac find negative ratings for the president, for an average net approval of roughly -14 points. More Americans disapprove than approve of Trump's decision to send troops to Los Angeles, for an average net approval of nearly -8 points, and a solid majority of Americans, 56 percent according to YouGov, say that state and local officials should take the lead on responding to protests in Los Angeles, as opposed to the 25 percent who say it should be a federal responsibility. As for the protests themselves, more Americans disapprove than approve, for an average net approval rating of -5 points. What these numbers tell me is that with a more measured approach, Trump might have been able to win this confrontation and bring Americans around to his position. As it stands, a draconian use of force against largely peaceful protesters — in service of a brutal campaign of deportations — has turned the public against him, even as it dislikes the protests themselves. And I expect that the manhandling and handcuffing of Senator Alex Padilla of California during a news conference held by Kristi Noem, secretary of homeland security — a stunning abuse of power — will worsen the president's position with most Americans. Today, in cities and towns across the country, some number of Americans — maybe even you — will be protesting against the administration and in opposition to the White House's monarchical pretensions. As I am writing this, there is no way to know the scale of these demonstrations. But something tells me that the events of this week have activated many Americans in a way that will prove detrimental to the president's authoritarian goals. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Miami Herald
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Are Americans worried about Russia using nuclear weapons? What a new poll found
As the war in Ukraine rages on, there is widespread concern among Americans that Russia could resort to using nuclear weapons, according to the latest Quinnipiac University poll. The survey — which sampled 1,265 registered voters June 5-9 — also found that Americans are pessimistic about the likelihood that a ceasefire will be achieved soon. Further, most respondents said they disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of the conflict, making it the issue the president performed the most poorly on. 'As the Russia-Ukraine war grinds through its third year, Americans make it clear they have little appetite for the way the Trump administration is handling the situation,' polling analyst Tim Malloy said in a news release about the poll. Here is a breakdown of the findings. Trump approval on the war A majority of voters, 57%, said they disapprove of the way Trump has handled the war thus far, while 34% said they approve. Ten percent said they weren't sure. These figures have largely held steady over time. In a March Quinnipiac poll, 55% said they disapproved of the president's stance on the conflict, and 38% said they approved. Opinions on the issue tracked closely with partisan affiliation. Most Republicans, 70%, said they favor the president's approach, while 94% of Democrats and 57% of independents oppose it. Trump's 34% approval rating on the Ukraine war also stands out as the lowest rating among seven issues respondents were asked about, including the Israel-Hamas war, the economy and immigration. On the campaign trail, Trump repeatedly said he could end the European war in 24 hours, but now — four months into his term — the conflict has only escalated. As of early June, there have been an estimated over 1.3 million combined casualties, according to a June study from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a think tank. Though lacking success, Trump has made continual efforts to negotiate a ceasefire, including by organizing diplomatic summits and speaking directly with both Presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Cease-fire, nuclear weapons and escalation The poll — which has a margin of error of 2.8 percentage points — also asked respondents about the likelihood that a lasting cease-fire will be achieved soon. Less than one-third, 27%, said they are confident that a permanent ceasefire will be reached in the near future. Meanwhile, 69% said they are not confident. While 45% of Republicans expressed optimism, just 14% of Democrats and 24% of independents shared this sentiment. On the other hand, a majority of Americans are worried about the chances of nuclear escalation — a feeling that nuclear experts share, according to previous reporting from McClatchy News. About two-thirds of voters, 64%, said they are concerned about the possibility of Russia using nuclear weapons, while 35% said they are not concerned. Here, there was agreement across the political spectrum, with 75% of Democrats, 61% of independents and 53% of Republicans expressing concern. Further, most respondents said the U.S. military should put boots on the ground if Russia expands the war into a NATO country. Sixty-two percent said 'American troops should get involved' if Russia attacks a NATO nation. Meanwhile, 29% disagreed. Here, again, there was consensus among partisans, with 70% of Democrats, 64% of independents and 54% of Republicans saying America should get involved in this scenario.
Newsweek
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
American Sympathy for Israel Reaches 'All-Time Low' in New Poll
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. American sympathy for Israel reached an "all-time low" in the latest Quinnipiac University poll released this week. Newsweek reached out to Israel's Foreign Affairs Ministry for comment via email. Why It Matters The U.S. has been a key ally to Israel for decades, but polls suggest an increasing number of Americans are questioning that relationship amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. On October 7, 2023, Hamas led an attack against Israel, killing 1,200 and abducting 251 people. Israel has said 58 hostages remain in Gaza, and Trump has said 21 remain alive. Israel has since launched an offensive on Gaza, killing more than 54,000 people, according to The Associated Press, citing Gaza's Health Ministry. Critics have sounded the alarm on Israel's military operation, raising concerns about the number of civilians killed or displaced, as well as conditions such as the threat of starvation on the Gaza Strip. The poll also comes as tensions heat up between Israel and Iran amid concerns Israel could launch a strike on Tehran's nuclear facilities. Iran's government warned this week such action would be met with an "unprecedented response." What to Know Although sympathies are shifting, more Americans are still sympathetic to Israel—37 percent—than the Palestinians—32 percent—according to the Quinnipiac poll, which surveyed 1,265 registered voters from June 5 to June 9, 2025 and had a margin of error of plus or minus 2.8 percentage points. Additionally, 31 percent were unsure which side they are feeling more sympathetic toward, according to the polling report. pro-Palestinian protesters rally in New York City on October 5, 2024. pro-Palestinian protesters rally in New York City on October 5, 2024."This is an all-time low for the Israelis and an all-time high for the Palestinians since the Quinnipiac University Poll began asking this question of registered voters in December 2001," reads the polling report. Israeli sympathy reached a high mark on October 17, 2023—less than two weeks after the Hamas attack on the Israeli music festival. At that point, 61 percent of Americans were more sympathetic toward Israel, while 13 percent were more sympathetic toward Palestinians. The May, 2024, Quinnipiac poll found that 46 percent of Americans were more sympathetic with Israel, while 29 percent were more sympathetic toward Palestinians. The finding is not particularly surprising, Dina Smeltz, vice president of public opinion and foreign policy at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, told Newsweek on Thursday. "This has been building for some time, and this drop is driven by decreases in both Democratic supporters' opinion and Independent supporters' declining favorability toward Israel," she said. Smeltz noted that the polling doesn't necessarily mean Democrats and independents don't support the state of Israel—just that they do not support its current policies. These shifts may not mean much to the Trump administration, which appears to be "focused mostly on what its base wants," Smeltz said, as Republicans are generally still supportive of Israel. However, it does pose a "serious challenge" to the Democratic Party, whose base is split between progressive and moderates who "don't always see this issue in the same way," she said. "You could see that in the struggles that the Biden administration had in addressing this issue before and during the last election," she said. The poll is in line with the council's latest data as well, with its latest survey finding Americans overall rate their feelings toward Israel on a scale of one to 100 as a 50—the lowest point since at least 1980. That poll surveyed 1,019 Americans from April 18 to April 20. A Gallup poll released in March also found the number of Americans who are sympathetic to Israel had dropped to its lowest point of 46 percent, compared to 33 percent who were sympathetic to the Palestinians. What People Are Saying Smeltz told Newsweek: "The people who should really be paying attention to these polls are the Israeli government officials and Israeli political leaders. Its policy toward the Palestinians, especially in the ongoing military action in Gaza, seems to have squandered a great deal of American support, especially among younger generations and nonwhite Americans. Israel's policies and the U.S. response to them will shape attitudes among budding politicians, experts and voters from these demographic groups in the near term and in future policymaking. Israel may not have an opportunity to improve its image once the war is over." Progressive commentator Mehdi Hasan responded to the poll on X (formerly Twitter), writing: "It only took 50,000+ dead Palestinians and the starvation of the entire Gaza Strip." In March, Gallup wrote: "Americans' sympathies with the Israelis continue to decline, largely because of Democrats' dwindling support for the Israelis in the long-standing conflict with the Palestinians. Republicans remain overwhelmingly sympathetic toward the Israelis." What Happens Next The situation between Israel and Iran remains tense ahead of nuclear talks this weekend in Oman. Americans' views of Israel may continue to be shaped over how the Middle East conflicts play out over the coming months.
