Debating What is “Enough”
Tuesday, May 5, 2020Americans have misgivings about Trump’s initial response to the pandemic and have doubts he’s doing enough now amidst rising concerns social distancing will end too soon rather than go on too long.
Partisanship and Social Distancing Attitudes
Saturday, May 2, 2020A majority of Americans continue to disapprove of Trump’s handling of coronavirus, as most are practicing social distancing despite partisan differences on whether or not to relax the measures.
Majority Support a Progressive Economic Agenda Amidst the Pandemic
Friday, May 1, 2020Most Americans believe that Trump’s economic response to coronavirus favors the wealthy, while governors are seen as striking the right balance between handling the pandemic and the economic crisis.
Impressions of Trump Worsen Following Comments on Disinfectants
Thursday, April 30, 2020Americans continue to rate governors more highly on handling the pandemic than Trump as the public reports hearing more negative than positive things about Trump’s response, particularly his comments on injecting disinfectant.
Congressional Democrats More Trusted Than Trump on Pandemic
Wednesday, April 29, 2020Americans continue to rate governors more highly on handling the pandemic than Trump as the public reports hearing more negative than positive things about Trump’s response, particularly his comments on injecting disinfectant.
Economic Approval Reaches New Low
Tuesday, April 28, 2020Independents, people of color and older Americans give Trump low marks for his handling of the pandemic at a time when perception of the economy reaches new lows in our daily tracking and protests are doing little to sway overall public opinion on social distancing.
Growing Concern About Reopening Too Soon
Saturday, April 25, 2020Americans continue to trust state and local governments more than Trump; the public reports more comfortability interacting with friends if the country reopens soon rather than going to restaurants or large gatherings.
Americans Blame Trump for Lack of Testing and PPE
Friday, April 24, 2020Trump’s behavior at press conferences continues to give the public a negative impression of his handling of the pandemic and think he should leave the briefings to health experts; Americans blame the president on testing and PPE shortages, while reporting broad support for expanding vote-by-mail this November.
Reopening the Economy Takes Backseat to Safety
Thursday, April 23, 2020Americans support safely opening the government over reopening prematurely; more than two-thirds agree that fixing the health crisis is the key to restarting the economy.
Widespread Support for Stay at Home Orders
Wednesday, April 22, 2020Americans support governors when it comes to stay-at-home orders instead of those protesting social distancing measures; Trump’s approval continues to decline as Americans worry about an economic recession.
Trump Approvals Drop as Pandemic Continues
Tuesday, April 21, 2020Ratings of how Trump is handling the pandemic decline with fewer Americans viewing him as “serious” in his response, and most Americans continuing to prefer social distancing despite recent protests.
Growing Disbelief About “Return to Normal”
Saturday, April 18, 2020Trump’s approval ratings continue to drop as the share of Americans who know someone sick with coronavirus continues to grow. Most Americans support continued social distancing and believe life won’t return to normal for several months or more.
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.
Trump Downplaying Pandemic a Top Concern
Thursday, April 16, 2020Trump’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.
On Trump’s Declining Approvals
Wednesday, April 15, 2020Americans 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.