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Most adults feel the need to limit political news consumption due to fatigue and information overload

While 4 in 10 adults approve of small businesses expressing an opinion about political issues, only about a quarter approve of celebrities, professional athletes, or large companies speaking out on political issues.

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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.

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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.

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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%.

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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.

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