According to a new Echelon Insights surveys, voters overwhelmingly support Donald Trump’s transition while likewise favoring Republicans. Despite efforts by Democrats and the media to generate controversy, Trump is enjoying significant goodwill, with 53 % of registered voters approving of his transition and 40 % disapproving. Interestingly, while Trump remains physically unhappy, citizens appear to want him to achieve.
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” Most Americans approve of President-elect Donald Trump’s management of his administration’s move back into the White House — and are optimistic about the next four years, a new poll shows”, reports The New York Post. ” A sizeable 59 % of Americans support his moves so far, as he angles to stack up his next administration with” disrupters, “while 41 % disapprove, according to the CBS News/YouGov survey”.
Trump, 78, completed his cupboard selections next week, but he will still have to manage the process for receiving their names on his team.
Health and Human Services Secretary-designate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. drew the most positive reactions from poll respondents, with 47 % ranking him as a “good” pick compared to 34 % saying he was” not good”.
Secretary of State-designate Marco Rubio garnered 44 % “good” to 25 %” not good”, Director of National Intelligence-designate Tulsi Gabbard scored 36 % to 27 %, and Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth notched 33 % to 28 %.
Former Florida representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL ), who ended up resigning as Trump’s nominee to serve as US attorney general due to a sex scandal, was the least favorable of the cabinet picks. He nabbed a 30 % “good” to 38 %” not good” rating.
Some of Trump’s takes have come under fire in the internet since being announced. Health experts have criticized Kennedy’s previous suspicion of vaccine safety standards, and Gabbard’s conference with Bashar al-Assad in 2017 has sparked fears in the knowledge society.
Moreover, Hegseth has faced resurfaced sexual-assault claims that he denied.
However, it appears that the public’s view only benefited from those numerous debates.
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Americans are against the thought, despite Trump’s hints that he could bypass the Senate confirmation process for political officials. According to the survey, 76 % of respondents want confirmation hearings for Trump’s picks, including 55 % of Republicans.
The poll also found that 51 % believe loyalty to Trump is a key qualification for his appointees, with 81 % of Republicans agreeing. As Trump’s prospective returning to the White House looms, public opinion on the world’s future is divided along party lines. Among those surveyed, 23 % are excited, 30 % optimistic, 23 % concerned, and 23 % scared about what Trump’s presidency might bring. Notably, 54 % of Republicans feel excited, while 50 % of Democrats express fear.
When it comes to the 2024 election results, 31 % of respondents say they’re happy, while 24 % feel satisfied, 23 % are dissatisfied, and 21 % admit to being angry. Economic concerns play a major role in Trump’s support, with 44 % expecting him to bring down food prices, 35 % anticipating an increase, and 21 % predicting no change.
