RASMUSSEN: Does Everyone Hate What Trump is Doing? Far from It.
What do voters really think about the first month of MAGA? Just a week ago, the Harris Poll surveyed nearly 2,500 registered U.S. voters and provided many answers to that question.
They asked whether voters believe the country is on the right or wrong track. Voters feel that America has been on the wrong track for most of the past decade, with a brief improvement in 2021 as we emerged from the dark days of COVID-19. Since Trump was elected again in November, there has been a 15-point increase in the perception that America is on the right track.
Additionally, 38% believe the economy is on the right track, which is 10 points higher than last month. Regarding Trump, in his first month as president, his approval rating stands at 52%, slightly exceeding the percentage of those who voted for him last November, indicating he is gaining, not losing, support.
Trump is outperforming Biden in public perception on crucial issues such as the economy, immigration, foreign affairs, government efficiency, inflation, and the restoration of American values. He currently enjoys nearly or over majority approval on these topics, while Biden has obtained only about a third of voter approval.
Regarding the political parties, the GOP claims a 51% job approval rating, while the Democrats are at only 36%. This suggests that they have difficulty identifying or articulating a message or vision that resonates with Americans.
For voters, inflation and immigration are the top issues, far exceeding the Democratic priorities of climate change, political correctness, and January 6.
When comparing Trump and Biden, most surveyed voters believe Trump is performing better than Biden, with a margin of 58% to 42%.
When asked whether Democrats should wait and observe Trump’s efforts to cut government waste before opposing him, two-thirds of voters support a wait-and-see approach. However, Congressional Democrats uniformly oppose most of Trump’s cabinet nominees and the recent House budget resolution.
Slightly more than half (52-58%) of voters believe that Democrats intentionally kept the border open. Interestingly, birthright citizenship, as it is currently implemented, has the support of a narrow margin of voters (55-45%). The US Supreme Court will likely need to resolve this issue.
What about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)? More than two-thirds of voters (70-30%) believe that hiring should be based on merit. However, voters are evenly divided on whether DEI departments are necessary or should be abolished.
Returning to the original question of voter regret, 49% of Trump voters are satisfied with their choice, roughly the same percentage as the popular vote he won. Eight percent of Harris voters are now satisfied with Trump, while only six percent of Trump voters wish Harris had been the victor.
Let’s shift our focus to Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Two-thirds of voters agree that the national debt is unsustainable, and 80% desire a balanced budget.
Run with it.