Three out of Five Adults Approve of Trump's Transition into Office

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A new CBS/YouGov poll reveals that a majority of Americans—approximately three out of five adults—approve of how President-elect Donald Trump is handling his transition to the presidency. Conducted between November 19 and 22 with a representative sample of 2,232 U.S. adults, the survey sheds light on the nation's mood following Trump’s election victory, which has been accompanied by controversial cabinet nominations and promises of sweeping policy changes.  

 

The poll indicates that 59% of respondents are generally positive about Trump’s transition efforts. Additionally, 55% of Americans report feeling either happy or satisfied with his victory. The reactions, however, highlight a sharp partisan divide. Among Republicans, an overwhelming 95% express optimism or excitement about Trump's presidency. In stark contrast, only 15% of Democrats share those sentiments, reflecting a deeply polarized political climate.  

 

This divide is also evident in the attitudes toward opposition to Trump. While some Democrats remain committed to resisting his agenda, only 44% report feeling motivated to oppose him. The remaining majority seem to exhibit a sense of fatigue or resignation as the transition unfolds.  

 

Trump's cabinet picks, which have drawn considerable media attention and public scrutiny, were also a focal point of the survey. Most self-identified Trump voters strongly support his nominees, including figures such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Pete Hegseth. However, when all voters are considered, opinions are more mixed. A notable portion of respondents expressed uncertainty, indicating they lacked sufficient information about the nominees.  

 

Republicans appear split on how the confirmation process for Trump’s appointees should proceed. While 55% support the traditional Senate hearing process, 45% believe the nominees should be approved without hearings—a move that would break with longstanding procedural norms.  

 

On policy matters, Trump’s controversial proposals have gained significant traction among the public. For instance, 52% of respondents approve of his tariff plans aimed at reshaping trade policy. Similarly, 57% support implementing a program for mass deportations, one of Trump’s most polarizing campaign promises. These findings suggest that despite partisan divides, some of Trump’s policy ideas resonate with a broad swath of Americans.  

 

The CBS/YouGov poll’s margin of error is ±2.3 percentage points, offering a statistically reliable glimpse into public opinion during this critical period of political transition. While Trump enjoys significant approval among his base and some independents, the nation remains deeply divided as it braces for the dramatic changes his administration is likely to bring.

 

Based on a report by AXIOS 2024-11-27

 

 

 

[jippytum]

I think the ratio in favour of Trump is a lot higher than that but will accept that result from a Dems biased poll for starters. 

[herfiehandbag]

11 minutes ago, jippytum said:

I think the ratio in favour of Trump is a lot higher than that but will accept that result from a Dems biased poll for starters. 

I don't think that the higher ratio which you claim is really supported by the fact that under (just under but still under) 50% actually voted for him.

 

I would also question whether 2232 is a representative cross sample, an odd figure which perhaps, to my cynical mind, suggests that those conducting the poll stopped asking the questions when they had amassed the required answer!

Edited 8 hours ago by herfiehandbag

[JonnyF]

Why wouldn't they approve? (unless they were a salty Liberal).

 

He is putting his country first. Quite a low threshold, but quite unlike many western political leaders. 

[JimHuaHin]

Poor America.

[Chomper Higgot]

I expect the rejection of Gaetz as the AG pushed the numbers up.

 

Though I doubt most Americans are giving Trump’s transition much thought at all while Trump’s absence from social media and public appearances can only help quieten public perception of what’s going on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Tropicalevo]

Were any woman allowed to vote?

Or did their husbands tell them what to do?

[EVENKEEL]

24 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

I expect the rejection of Gaetz as the AG pushed the numbers up.

 

Though I doubt most Americans are giving Trump’s transition much thought at all while Trump’s absence from social media and public appearances can only help quieten public perception of what’s going on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I expect, I doubt.... Classic 

[Chomper Higgot]

8 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

I expect, I doubt.... Classic 

Yes, opinions.

 

This being a discussion forum.

 

When I state something a fact I provide links.

[Nickcage49]

We have a choice?

[EVENKEEL]

22 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Yes, opinions.

 

This being a discussion forum.

 

When I state something a fact I provide links.

Okk, I expect the Trump's transition to be smooth as butter and I expect K Harris to disappear from the public eye.

[Chomper Higgot]

1 hour ago, EVENKEEL said:

Okk, I expect the Trump's transition to be smooth as butter and I expect K Harris to disappear from the public eye.

Well I don’t expect a storming of the Capitol.

 

I see you’ve caught on to the correct use of the term ‘I expect’.

 

 

[bunnydrops]

To show the validity of this poll,  A random poll of people on the street was done. But instead of using the names of the people that Trump selected, they put in random names, including Charles Mason and Laura Croft. Over 70% said they believe he made good choices.

[thaipo7]

5 hours ago, JimHuaHin said:

Poor America.

How so?

[WDSmart]

I'm among the two out of five adults then... 

[hotandsticky]

4 minutes ago, WDSmart said:

I'm among the two out of five adults then... 

 

 

I thought that the losers accounted for more than 40%?

[RichardColeman]

7 hours ago, JimHuaHin said:

Poor America.

Oh, go back to watching CNN and MSNBC and give us all a rest

[WDSmart]

2 minutes ago, hotandsticky said:

 

 

I thought that the losers accounted for more than 40%?

You're right! If you define "losers" as the voters who did not vote for Trump, they actually are in the majority, about 50.2%. Trump did not win the majority of the popular vote, only about 49.8%, but those votes were in states that allowed him to easily win the Electoral College vote, which elects the president. 

[hotandsticky]

2 minutes ago, WDSmart said:

You're right! If you define "losers" as the voters who did not vote for Trump, they actually are in the majority, about 50.2%. Trump did not win the majority of the popular vote, only about 49.8%, but those votes were in states that allowed him to easily win the Electoral College vote, which elects the president. 

 

 

That's democracy for you..............

[WDSmart]

3 minutes ago, hotandsticky said:

6 minutes ago, WDSmart said:

You're right! If you define "losers" as the voters who did not vote for Trump, they actually are in the majority, about 50.2%. Trump did not win the majority of the popular vote, only about 49.8%, but those votes were in states that allowed him to easily win the Electoral College vote, which elects the president. 

 

 

That's democracy for you..............

That's not a democracy. That's a democratic republic. 

[novacova]

8 hours ago, jippytum said:

I think the ratio in favour of Trump is a lot higher than that but will accept that result from a Dems biased poll for starters. 

One must wonder how many dems unadmittingly voted for Trump. 
 

[dinsdale]

The toddler tantrum throwers will continue to spit their dummies and never accept that the majority of US citizens voted to kick out the Democrats. Trump won and won everything on offer. That's a fact. How things will go we'll have to wait and see. No point rolling around the floor kicking and screaming now. Time to grow up. Sadly it seems the mind virus is strong.

[transam]

Just now, dinsdale said:

The toddler tantrum throwers will continue to spit their dummies and never accept that the majority of US citizens voted to kick out the Democrats. Trump won and won everything on offer. That's a fact. How things will go we'll have to wait and see. No point rolling around the floor kicking and screaming now. Time to grow up. Sadly it seems the mind virus is strong.

But, you are the one STILL kicking and screaming, time to grow up, mind virus is strong, you haven't stopped going on and on and on about Trump winning....................🙄