State and Local Leadership More Trusted Than Federal Response
Friday, April 17, 2020Trump’s approval ratings have fallen to daily tracking lows, and most Americans want governors to take the lead coordinating the response to the pandemic.
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Trump’s approval ratings have fallen to daily tracking lows, and most Americans want governors to take the lead coordinating the response to the pandemic.
Trump’s approval rating on coronavirus remains negative as Americans report that they trust the CDC, Dr. Fauci, and the WHO the most to tell the truth about the pandemic.
Americans are prioritizing health care over personal finances, but appear more split when it comes to public health and the national economy; Trump’s approval ratings continue to erode on a number of key issues.
As the public reports serious concerns about the economy and loved ones getting sick from coronavirus, Americans across party lines trust Dr. Fauci to tell the truth when it comes to the pandemic.
More than 20% of Americans know someone who has been infected with coronavirus and a vast majority still support current social distancing measures or want more aggressive measures.
Few support efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, while Americans continue to be most concerned about Trump’s early inaction on the pandemic.
Trump’s approval rating on handling coronavirus trails ratings of America’s governors on the crisis; while many want Trump to focus on helping the middle and working classes, most feel his policies favor the wealthy and big corporations.
While Trump’s overall approval rating declines, Democrats hold advantages over Trump on key issues relating to the pandemic. More Americans now describe Trump as “unprepared” and fewer call him “honest.”
As three-quarters of the public rates the economy negatively, Americans regardless of party report similar levels of concern about a possible recession. A majority feel that Trump’s coronavirus response favors the wealthy.
Trump’s early missteps and unpreparedness on coronavirus remain top of mind for Americans, as the president’s modest bump in approval fades.
As many tune in to watch President Trump’s press conferences, the public continues to report concerns over his handling of the pandemic and want stronger action to assist medical professionals.
Americans report concerns about Trump’s chaotic handling of the pandemic; support for social distancing is robust and the public strongly opposes Trump’s proposal to end it anytime soon.
More Americans now say they know someone who has been infected by coronavirus. While the public remains split on Trump’s response to the pandemic, they broadly disapprove of how Trump is handling health care.
While Americans remain split on Trump’s coronavirus response, Navigator Daily takes a deep dive into the data by demographics.
The public overwhelmingly supports social distancing and want it to continue as long as public health experts advise.