Donald Trump is ‘tough, energetic, focused, and effective,’ say Americans: New poll
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump is ‘tough, energetic, focused, and effective,’ say Americans: New poll

Live Mint  

A majority of Americans believe that President Donald Trump is fulfilling his campaign promises, with 70% stating that he is doing exactly what he pledged during his campaign, according to a new poll. Public perception of Trump The CBS News/YouGov poll found that Americans largely view Trump as a "tough", "energetic", "focused", and "effective" leader. Concerns over economic focus Despite overall support, 66% of Americans believe Trump isn’t focused enough on lowering the cost of living, a key concern for many voters. Elon Musk’s influence on Government The poll also assessed public opinion on Elon Musk’s role in government affairs: 23% want Musk to have "a lot" of influence on government operations and spending.

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Reporter Round Table: Money, Power and the Musk Effect
55 years, 2 months ago

Reporter Round Table: Money, Power and the Musk Effect

New York Times  

“He’s losing – what? And what is he – what does he get out of this whole thing?” “I think he’s been consistently very driven by relevance.” and he is more relevant than ever. I mean, 10 years ago, when I was graduating college, we considered inviting Elon Musk.” “Is that a little age —” “Yeah.” “Are you doing an …

Donald Trump at 47% approval rating, strong on immigration, weak on inflation: New Poll
1 week, 4 days ago

Donald Trump at 47% approval rating, strong on immigration, weak on inflation: New Poll

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has reached 47%, equaling his best-ever mark as president, according to the latest NBC News poll. Trump’s standing among independents and gender gap Among independent voters, Trump’s approval rating remains low, with 30% approving and 67% disapproving of his performance. Trump performs strongly on immigration Trump’s highest approval comes on border security and immigration, …

New CNN poll: Americans are negative on Trump’s handling of economy
2 weeks, 2 days ago

New CNN poll: Americans are negative on Trump’s handling of economy

CNN  

CNN — Americans are not impressed with President Donald Trump’s stewardship of the economy, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, putting him underwater on the nation’s top issue even as he sees ratings among the best of his presidential career on other key priorities. Americans are closely divided over Trump’s performance so far in handling the federal …

Trump's latest approval rating revealed in poll
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump's latest approval rating revealed in poll

Daily Mail  

President Donald Trump 's approval ratings slipped down slightly despite delivering a well-received speech to Congress last week. Among voters 18-29, Trump's approval rating is now down 18 points from the previous poll. Fifty-two percent approve of Trump's first 50 days in his second term, when undecided voters are removed. Voters who now view Trump more negatively complained about the …

CNN Data Chief Spots 'Shocking' Trump-Musk Figure That 'Truly Surprised'
2 weeks, 6 days ago

CNN Data Chief Spots 'Shocking' Trump-Musk Figure That 'Truly Surprised'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten on Thursday expressed surprise at a poll that indicates the majority of Americans actually appear to be OK with the sledgehammer that billionaire Elon Musk and his unofficial Department of Government Efficiency is taking to federal spending and jobs. A CBS/YouGov poll showing that 54% think the Donald Trump-enabled Musk and …

Trump's popularity takes 'unambiguous hit' among key voting bloc: report
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump's popularity takes 'unambiguous hit' among key voting bloc: report

Raw Story  

One of the keys to President Donald Trump's 2024 election victory was the massive gains that he made among young men, who have traditionally been an important Democratic voting bloc. Hamby recently spoke with pollster John Della Volpe to discuss new data he'd found showing real deterioration among a group of voters who backed him because they believed he would …

News Analysis: Trump gives himself high marks. Polls, markets, courts, allies paint a different picture
3 weeks, 3 days ago

News Analysis: Trump gives himself high marks. Polls, markets, courts, allies paint a different picture

LA Times  

President Trump gave his new administration high marks in a bullish speech to Congress on Tuesday, arguing he is making fast work of his promised agenda on immigration, the economy, international trade and global conflicts, and that the U.S. is stronger for it. On Tuesday, Trump said that his November win “was a mandate like has not been seen in …

Americans say Trump is changing how government works, but divide over Musk, workforce cuts — CBS News poll
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Americans say Trump is changing how government works, but divide over Musk, workforce cuts — CBS News poll

CBS News  

There's at least one thing Americans widely agree on about President Donald Trump: they think he's changing the way the government works. The people who think Mr. Trump is changing the government for the better — who include a lot of Republicans and people who voted for him — overwhelmingly approve of things like his policies on deportation and his …

'Biggest shocker': CNN expert gobsmacked to see Trump tanking on 'bread and butter' issue
1 month ago

'Biggest shocker': CNN expert gobsmacked to see Trump tanking on 'bread and butter' issue

Raw Story  

A CNN data expert took a fresh look at Donald Trump’s first month in office Saturday — and came to the conclusion the ”it ain’t good.” And the bad news wasn’t just for the president. "You can see the trend line here,” said Harry Enten while standing next to a screen showing a graph charting changing opinion polls. It ain't …

Trump brags of ‘liberating’ America in meandering CPAC speech
1 month ago

Trump brags of ‘liberating’ America in meandering CPAC speech

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Speaking at the end of the fourth and final day of the annual event …

Trump Moves With Light Speed And Brute Force In Shaking The Core Of What America Has Been
1 month ago

Trump Moves With Light Speed And Brute Force In Shaking The Core Of What America Has Been

Huff Post  

Trump via Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is moving with light speed and brute force to break the existing order and reshape America at home and abroad. “Democrats,” said one of them, Rep. Jake Auchincloss of Massachusetts, “are not going to engage in the outrage Olympics.” At the moment, polls suggest slightly less than half of U.S. adults …

'Get more aggressive': Trump eggs on Elon Musk in early morning Truth Social post flurry
1 month ago

'Get more aggressive': Trump eggs on Elon Musk in early morning Truth Social post flurry

Raw Story  

In a series of posts on Truth Social over the space of thirty minutes, Donald Trump fired off five separate posts with one urging billionaire DOGE head Elon Musk to ramp up his government gutting efforts and another attacking MSNBC. The president kicked off Saturday morning in all-cap mode on his social media platform by hyping insisting his poll numbers …

Donald Trump's agenda is starting to worry voters.
1 month ago

Donald Trump's agenda is starting to worry voters.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Among the results: • A Washington Post/Ipsos poll found that 53 percent of Americans disapprove of Trump’s job performance, against 45 percent who approve. • A comprehensive YouGov poll found more respondents opposed than in support of Trump’s push …

'Political losers': WaPo reports almost every Trump action has triggered approval plunges
1 month, 1 week ago

'Political losers': WaPo reports almost every Trump action has triggered approval plunges

Raw Story  

New data is being released that examines American attitudes toward President Donald Trump — and a columnist sees a glaring "warning sign" for the future of his agenda. Since announcing his tariffs, Trump's economic team has attempted to convince Americans that they aren't taxes — but this hasn't worked, Blake wrote. "The CNN poll shows Americans oppose his tariffs on …

CNN Poll: Americans worried by Trump’s push to expand power
1 month, 1 week ago

CNN Poll: Americans worried by Trump’s push to expand power

CNN  

CNN — At the one-month mark of Donald Trump’s second term as president, his approval rating in a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS tilts negative but still lands above the level he reached at any point in his first four years in office. Pessimism on the rise Most adults nationwide, 55%, say that Trump has not paid enough attention …

CNN Poll: Americans worried by Trump’s push to expand power
1 month, 1 week ago

CNN Poll: Americans worried by Trump’s push to expand power

CNN  

CNN — At the one-month mark of Donald Trump’s second term as president, his approval rating in a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS tilts negative but still lands above the level he reached at any point in his first four years in office. Pessimism on the rise Most adults nationwide, 55%, say that Trump has not paid enough attention …

Elon Musk warns ‘America will go bankrupt’ if deficit isn’t fixed and wasteful spending continues
1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk warns ‘America will go bankrupt’ if deficit isn’t fixed and wasteful spending continues

Live Mint  

Tesla CEO and self-proclaimed "DOGE Head" Elon Musk sharply criticized the US government's spending, warning that if the growing deficit is not addressed, "America will go bankrupt." Trump backs Musk’s concerns, blames democrats President Donald Trump echoed Musk’s concerns, asserting that he inherited a "$2 trillion deficit" and blaming the Democratic Party for excessive spending over the past four years. …

Trump popularity sinks as Americans quickly sour on economy: poll
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump popularity sinks as Americans quickly sour on economy: poll

Raw Story  

A new poll from Reuters shows that the early optimism that greeted President Donald Trump's second term is quickly fading as consumers sour on the American economy. According to Reuters, Trump's job approval fell by three points since the start of his second term a month ago, and he's being dragged down by perceptions of the economy, which was the …

Trump's approval rating drops amid economic concerns and tariff threats
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump's approval rating drops amid economic concerns and tariff threats

Firstpost  

US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has ticked slightly lower in recent days as more Americans worried about the direction of the US economy as the new leader threatens a host of countries with tariffs, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has ticked slightly lower in recent days as more Americans worried about the direction of …

Trump's approval rating drops amid economic concerns and tariff threats
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump's approval rating drops amid economic concerns and tariff threats

Firstpost  

US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has ticked slightly lower in recent days as more Americans worried about the direction of the US economy as the new leader threatens a host of countries with tariffs, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found US President Donald Trump. AFP file US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has ticked slightly lower in recent days as more …

‘I love the president’: Trump, Musk heap on praise in gushy interview
1 month, 1 week ago

‘I love the president’: Trump, Musk heap on praise in gushy interview

Al Jazeera  

US president claims DOGE will save hundreds of billions of dollars without cutting healthcare and welfare benefits. In an interview with Fox News that aired on Tuesday, Trump said he had tapped Musk to lead the so-called Department of Government Efficiency as he wanted someone “really smart” to work with. He did Starlink, he did things that were so advanced …

Trump hits highest approval mark of either term as new poll finds America loves his policies
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump hits highest approval mark of either term as new poll finds America loves his policies

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Polls are showing Donald Trump’s early moves in office are yielding the highest approval …

How Elon Musk is losing his grip on Republican support already
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How Elon Musk is losing his grip on Republican support already

Firstpost  

Elon Musk’s influence in the Trump administration is rapidly declining among Republicans, with new polls showing a significant drop in support. According to an Economist/YouGov survey conducted shortly after Trump’s 2024 election victory, 47 per cent of Republicans wanted Musk to have substantial influence in the administration. Democrats have also grown more resistant, with only 6 per cent favouring Musk’s …

'Popularity in the toilet': Report claims even Republicans now revolting against Elon Musk
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Popularity in the toilet': Report claims even Republicans now revolting against Elon Musk

Raw Story  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is a potential liability for President Donald Trump's new administration as polling reveals voters are not on board with his takeover of federal systems — and Democrats are seizing on this to unite behind an anti-Musk message, Politico reported on Thursday. Musk and his "Department of Government Efficiency" task force is already drawing protests as they …

GOP support for Elon Musk's influence over Donald Trump plummets in a month, poll reveals
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

GOP support for Elon Musk's influence over Donald Trump plummets in a month, poll reveals

Daily Mail  

Support for Elon Musk's influence over Donald Trump has plummeted amongst Republicans just weeks after the President was sworn into office. The shocking poll comes after Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, was criticised for being given access to classified information regarding USAid and Medicare despite not having proper security clearance. Since Trump's victory in the November Presidential election …

CNN Data Reporter Spots Damning Elon Musk Figures: 'He'd Be A Very Unpopular King'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

CNN Data Reporter Spots Damning Elon Musk Figures: 'He'd Be A Very Unpopular King'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten on Wednesday spotted how a “clear majority” of Americans are opposed to Elon Musk’s “key role” in President Donald Trump’s administration as the billionaire wreaks havoc on federal government agencies. Enten pointed to a recent Quinnipiac University poll that found 53% of registered voters oppose Musk’s “key role” in the Trump …

'Too big for his breeches': Elon Musk reportedly divides Trump's circle
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Too big for his breeches': Elon Musk reportedly divides Trump's circle

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump's circle is reportedly becoming worried — even arguing amongst themselves — over whether tech billionaire Elon Musk and his so-called Department of Government Efficiency task force have amassed too much power. Musk's DOGE entity has taken over massive portions of the federal government's technology stack, with a handful of young, allied software engineers seizing control of the …

'Tick-tock': Elon Musk warned to 'tread carefully' as he continues to misread Trump
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Tick-tock': Elon Musk warned to 'tread carefully' as he continues to misread Trump

Raw Story  

Elon Musk's misreading of President Donald Trump's motivations could lead to his downfall sooner rather than later, according to a new article in Politico. Trump appointed Musk to head up the new Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, with a mandate of cutting as much pork out of the federal budget as possible. But Musk is going about his new …

Elon Musk is the X-factor in the new Trump administration
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Elon Musk is the X-factor in the new Trump administration

Al Jazeera  

Musk has grand designs to rework the world according to his own whims, and he now has the weight of the US government behind him. Musk’s growing role as an adviser, and perhaps more, on issues of foreign policy presents one of the biggest wild cards for the new Trump administration. Investors are counting on Musk’s companies benefitting from access …

Trump's near-record-low approval rating worse than any new president since World War II: 43% Americans disapprove
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump's near-record-low approval rating worse than any new president since World War II: 43% Americans disapprove

Hindustan Times  

A new polling average for President Donald Trump’s initial job approval rating shows that the numbers are currently working against him, ranking him lower than any newly elected president since World War II. A cumulative analysis of 11 polls released since the inauguration day shows that Donald Trump has started his second White House term with a weak approval rating. …

Elon Musk getting 'more unpopular,' WSJ poll reveals majority of American are over him
2 months ago

Elon Musk getting 'more unpopular,' WSJ poll reveals majority of American are over him

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk’s popularity is on the decline, according to a recent Wall Street Journal poll, which shows that the billionaire Tesla CEO is becoming more unpopular among Americans. As Musk takes on a new role leading the Department of Government Efficiency under former President Donald Trump, his favourability rating has dropped, with a majority of the public now disapproving of …

Trump will begin his presidency in delicate position, poll finds
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump will begin his presidency in delicate position, poll finds

NPR  

Trump will begin his presidency in delicate position, poll finds toggle caption Scott Olson/Getty Images A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds that, despite his claims of an "unprecedented and powerful mandate," Trump may have to be careful about how far he decides to go with what he wants to do. Perhaps most importantly, Americans have high expectations that their personal …

Voters wary of Trump’s tax cuts and tariff policy, new poll says
2 months, 1 week ago

Voters wary of Trump’s tax cuts and tariff policy, new poll says

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Americans have mixed feelings about key parts of Donald Trump’s …

Musk acknowledges $2 trillion spending cut goal a long shot
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Musk acknowledges $2 trillion spending cut goal a long shot

The Hindu  

Elon Musk, who U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has tapped to oversee a government cost-cutting effort, acknowledged that his declared goal of cutting $2 trillion in spending from the $6.8 trillion federal budget would be a long shot. "I think if we try for 2 trillion, we've got a good shot at getting 1," Mr. Musk, the world's richest person, said …

Wall Street Journal flames Trump and Musk over ‘budget fiasco’ and what it threatens for future
3 months ago

Wall Street Journal flames Trump and Musk over ‘budget fiasco’ and what it threatens for future

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board has eviscerated Donald Trump …

Trump asserts leadership, dismisses claims of Musk’s presidential influence
Trending News
3 months ago

Trump asserts leadership, dismisses claims of Musk’s presidential influence

Deccan Chronicle  

President-elect Donald Trump made it clear on Sunday that while Elon Musk plays a prominent role in his administration but he will not be the one calling the shots. While praising Musk as a “great guy,” Trump clarified that Musk’s role would be in leading the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, an agency aimed at reducing the size of …

Trump rejects taunts that Elon Musk is real power behind US president-elect
Trending News
3 months ago

Trump rejects taunts that Elon Musk is real power behind US president-elect

Al Jazeera  

Statements come amid criticism of Musk’s involvement in budget negotiations, outsized role in Trump transition. United States President-elect Donald Trump has pushed back on the notion that he has “ceded the presidency” to billionaire Elon Musk, who has taken an outsized role in the president-elect’s transition into the White House. “He wasn’t born in this country.” The South African-born Musk …

Elon Musk emerges as power player amid US government shutdown crisis
3 months ago

Elon Musk emerges as power player amid US government shutdown crisis

Hindustan Times  

In the midst of the US shutdown crisis, Elon Musk emerged as a significant influencer, wielding considerable power alongside President-elect Donald Trump. The world's richest person played a key role as the Republican-controlled US House of Representatives passed legislation on Friday that would avert a midnight government shutdown. But as House Speaker Mike Johnson and congressional Republicans scrambled to pass …

Trump team refutes ‘President Musk’s outsized influence on GOP
3 months, 1 week ago

Trump team refutes ‘President Musk’s outsized influence on GOP

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump’s team has pushed back against claims that Elon Musk is wielding outsized influence within the Republican Party after the tech billionaire played a major role in derailing a key spending bill intended to avert a government shutdown. Early Wednesday, Musk denounced the bill on his social media platform X, warning, “Stop the steal of your tax dollars!” …

Political Reporter Says Elon Musk Is ‘Playing A Risky Game’ With Trump
3 months, 1 week ago

Political Reporter Says Elon Musk Is ‘Playing A Risky Game’ With Trump

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Wall Street Journal reporter Vivian Salama said Elon Musk is “definitely playing a risky game” by getting ahead of Donald Trump to tank a government funding bill. Democrats and other critics started calling Musk Trump’s “shadow president” on Wednesday after the billionaire Tesla CEO railed repeatedly against the bill in a social media spree, before the president-elect …

Americans view both Musk and Trump roughly equally favorably, new poll discovers
3 months, 1 week ago

Americans view both Musk and Trump roughly equally favorably, new poll discovers

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The people want change," Musk told the audience of …

Elon Musk's Favorability Is Similar To Donald Trump's, Poll Finds
3 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk's Favorability Is Similar To Donald Trump's, Poll Finds

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Elon Musk, clad in tuxedo and black tie, took the stage at President-elect Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort shortly after the election with all the swagger of the winning candidate himself. Musk, whose net worth tops $400 billion, oversees six businesses while continuing to work closely with Trump: electric car manufacturer Tesla, the X social media …

Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds
3 months, 1 week ago

Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Elon Musk, clad in tuxedo and black tie, took the stage at President-elect Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort shortly after the election with all the swagger of the winning candidate himself. Musk, whose net worth tops $400 billion, oversees six businesses while continuing to work closely with Trump: electric car manufacturer Tesla, the X social media platform, space technology …

Elon Musk, Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans: AP-NORC poll
3 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk, Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans: AP-NORC poll

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Elon Musk, clad in tuxedo and black tie, took the stage at President-elect Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort shortly after the election with all the swagger of the winning candidate himself. It's going to be a revolution.” Musk's attachment to Trump has created an alliance between America's most powerful politician and its richest businessman — and roughly the same percentages …

Elon Musk Spent $270 Million to Support Trump’s Presidency
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk Spent $270 Million to Support Trump’s Presidency

Deccan Chronicle  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk spent at least $270 million to help Donald Trump win the US presidency, according to new federal filings, making him the country's biggest political donor.SpaceX and Tesla CEO Musk, the world's richest person, was an ardent supporter of Trump's White House campaign -- funneling money into door knocking operations and speaking at his rallies.His financial backing, …

CBS News poll finds Trump starts on positive note as most approve of transition handling
Top News
4 months ago

CBS News poll finds Trump starts on positive note as most approve of transition handling

CBS News  

President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration starts off with mostly good will from the public: a majority of Americans overall are either happy or at least satisfied that he won and are either excited or optimistic about what he'll do as president. Trump's handling of his presidential transition gets approval from most Americans overall and brings near-universal approval from his voters, …

CBS News poll finds Trump starts on positive note as most approve of transition handling
Top News
4 months ago

CBS News poll finds Trump starts on positive note as most approve of transition handling

CBS News  

Trump makes more administration picks Trump announces more administration picks, including treasury secretary 03:05 President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration starts off with mostly good will from the public: a majority of Americans overall are either happy or at least satisfied that he won and are either excited or optimistic about what he'll do as president. Trump's handling of his presidential …

CBS News poll finds Trump starts on positive note as most approve of transition handling
Trending News
4 months ago

CBS News poll finds Trump starts on positive note as most approve of transition handling

CBS News  

Trump makes more administration picks Trump announces more administration picks, including treasury secretary 03:05 President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration starts off with mostly good will from the public: a majority of Americans overall are either happy or at least satisfied that he won and are either excited or optimistic about what he'll do as president. Trump's handling of his presidential …

CBS News poll finds Trump starts on positive note as most approve of transition handling
Top News
4 months ago

CBS News poll finds Trump starts on positive note as most approve of transition handling

CBS News  

Trump makes more administration picks Trump announces more administration picks, including treasury secretary 03:05 President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration starts off with mostly good will from the public: a majority of Americans overall are either happy or at least satisfied that he won and are either excited or optimistic about what he'll do as president. Trump's handling of his presidential …

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