Economics Negativity about the national economy persists, but Republicans are optimistic about improvements in 2025 Two-thirds of the public say the current national economy is poor. Republicans are more likely than Democrats to believe the economy will improve in 2025. Topline Results Public Use Files
Politics Few are confident in Trump’s ability to assemble a qualified cabinet About half of adults lack confidence in Trump’s ability to effectively manage the White House, government spending, and military. Topline Results Public Use Files
Politics Views toward Trump cabinet appointees are highly partisan More adults disapprove than approve of nominees like Pete Hegseth and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., though many do not know enough to have an opinion. Topline Results Public Use Files
Politics Adults are twice as likely to disapprove than approve of President Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter Although the decision to pardon his son is unpopular, President Biden’s overall job approval remains fairly steady at 39%. Topline Results Public Use Files
Politics Voters have more confidence in an accurate vote count in their own state or locality than nationwide Registered voters have more confidence in the accuracy of electronic voting machines that provide paper receipts than paper ballots counted by hand. Topline Results Public Use Files
