A CBS-YouGov poll reveals that 55% of respondents are pleased with Donald Trump’s election victory, highlighting the persistent political polarization in American society.
In a photo, President-elect Donald Trump attends a campaign event in Allentown, Pennsylvania, as reported by Reuters.
[Herald Economy = Kim Young-chul] The transition process of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is largely receiving favorable evaluations, according to a recent poll.
The poll, conducted by CBS in conjunction with the polling agency YouGov, surveyed 2,232 American adults from November 19 to 22 and was released on the 24th (local time). It revealed that 59% of respondents were in favor of Trump’s transition process. Additionally, 55% of respondents said they were happy or satisfied with Trump’s election victory.
Many respondents were optimistic about future prices, with 44% believing Trump will “lower” food and grocery prices, while 35% believed he would “increase” them, and 21% expected “no change.”
However, opinions were divided on the major cabinet nominees selected by Trump.
For Marco Rubio, the nominee for Secretary of State, 44% thought he was a “good choice,” 25% a “bad choice,” and 31% said they “don’t have enough information.” In contrast, for Robert Kennedy Jr., the nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, 47% said he was a “good choice,” 34% a “bad choice,” and 19% “lacked enough information,” showing generally positive public opinion.
In comparison, Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense was considered a “good choice” by 33%, a “bad choice” by 28%, and 39% lacked enough information, while Tulsi Gabbard, nominated for Director of National Intelligence (DNI), was seen as a “good choice” by 36%, a “bad choice” by 27%, and 36% lacked enough information, garnering less positive evaluation than Rubio and Kennedy Jr. nominees.
Moreover, 57% supported Trump’s prominent campaign promise of deporting illegal immigrants, and 52% were in favor of “universal tariffs.”
Despite Trump’s win, 65% still felt that democracy and the rule of law were “under threat,” while only 35% felt it was “safe.” Among Republicans, 57% also felt “under threat.”
Furthermore, political polarization within American society remains evident.
Regarding Trump’s presidency, 95% of Republicans felt “excited” or “positive,” while 85% of Democrats expressed “concern” or “fear.”