Continuing the Conversation on COVID-19 Response
Wednesday, August 5, 2020Trump’s pandemic approval continues to decline while, for the first time, half of Americans know someone who has been infected with coronavirus.
Update on Trump’s Approval Across Demographics
Friday, July 31, 2020Trump approval has significantly declined since March while support for “more aggressive” measures to stop the virus resurges after a late-spring decline.
Changing Opinions on Racial Justice Protests and Police Response
Friday, July 24, 2020Many Americans continue to disapprove of the way police have responded to recent protests; even more say the way the police operate in America needs to change.
How to Talk About Economic Recovery
Thursday, July 23, 2020Americans think the economy is getting worse and support extending the extended unemployment benefits through at least the end of the year; most disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economic response to the pandemic
Revisiting the Mask Debate
Wednesday, July 22, 2020Three in four now say the country is on the wrong track and increasingly identify as pro-mask; Americans think Trump should have been wearing a mask a long time ago and trusts Dr. Fauci over the president.
Navigating Distractions
Friday, July 17, 2020A majority of Americans think Trump is distracted and not focusing on the most important issues while also losing the culture debate; three out of five Americans say the President should stop holding large rallies.
Americans’ Pandemic Anxieties Worsen as Cases Surge
Thursday, July 16, 2020As new cases surge, three in five Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the pandemic, a growing majority says the worst is yet to come, and most believe states should implement more aggressive social distancing measures.
Vast Majority Wants Caution on Reopening Schools
Wednesday, July 15, 2020As ratings of Trump’s overall job performance and response to the coronavirus pandemic continue to deteriorate, Americans oppose reopening schools at the end of summer and believe Trump should stay out of reopening decisions, leaving them to state and local governments.
Trump Approval Shifts Negative Across Demographics
Thursday, July 9, 2020Republicans are relatively divided on issues relating to protests and coronavirus; older Republicans are more COVID-sensitive while younger Republicans are more protest-sensitive.
Emerging Worries Around Testing, Trump Rallies, and the Economy
Thursday, July 2, 2020The public is overwhelmingly negative about Trump saying “slow the testing down, please” as the percentage of Americans who think he is not doing enough to respond to the pandemic hits an all-time high.
A Second Surge Increases Concerns About Reopening
Wednesday, July 1, 2020Disapproval of Trump’s handling of the pandemic reaches a new high as a growing number do not see a “return to normal” in the near future; majorities say states that are reopening should reverse course if new cases surge.
Support for Protests Continues as Republican Tax Law Loses Favor
Friday, June 26, 2020A Majority of Americans continue to support the protests following the death of George Floyd and a growing
number feel “engaged and interested in taking action”. An overwhelming majority say that taxing the wealthiest Americans and corporations would help with the economic recovery in the wake of the pandemic.
Public Disapproval for Trump Increases Amidst Rallies
Thursday, June 25, 2020Public debate on Trump has shifted back toward coronavirus and majorities blame him for the recent surge in cases while feeling he is not doing enough on the pandemic and that he is pushing too aggressively to reopen.
Democrats Have Advantages on Health and Pandemic
Wednesday, June 24, 2020The public maintains a negative outlook on various aspects of Trump’s job performance as more Americans than ever say the country is “off on the wrong track.” Support for more aggressive social distancing measures is growing and amny believe their state is reopening too quickly amidst a rise in coronavirus cases.
How to Talk About the Justice in Policing Act
Friday, June 19, 2020Americans want to see big changes in the way the police operate and there is broad support for a variety of policing reforms and the “Justice in Policing Act” in the House; Trump earns significantly lower favorability ratings than his predecessors as more see him as “self-absorbed.”