A majority of Americans report grave suspicions about President Trump’s firing of FBI Director James B. Comey and his conduct during investigations of Russia’s interference in the 2016 election, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. CONT. Scott Clement & Emily Guskin, Washington Post Read more »
61% say Trump fired Comey to protect himself
Six in 10 Americans think Donald Trump fired FBI Director James Comey in order to protect himself rather than for the good of the country, and most think Trump is trying to interfere with official investigations of possible Russian influence in the 2016 election. CONT. Christine Filer, ABC News Read more »
Few Americans support cuts to most government programs, including Medicaid
President Donald Trump’s first budget request to Congress would make deep cuts to government programs, including Medicaid, the health insurance program for low-income adults and children. Recent polls have found little public support for cuts to Medicaid, but that may not be a surprise: Americans tend not to favor budget […] Read more »
Americans Give Military Branches Similar High Marks
Heading into Memorial Day, the five branches of the U.S. military earn high marks from the public they defend and protect. Strong majorities of Americans who are familiar with the branches give them similar, high favorable ratings. CONT. Jim Norman, Gallup Read more »
Fox News Poll: Is Russia friend or foe? Voters say foe, think Trump says friend
By a 36-point margin, American voters consider Russia an enemy of the U.S. rather than an ally. In contrast, by a 53-point spread, most think President Trump sees it the other way around. CONT. Victoria Balara, Fox News Read more »
Fox News Poll: Trump approval down, voters support special counsel on Russia
American voters disagree with President Trump’s firing of FBI Director James Comey, think the dismissal was for self-serving reasons, and approve of a special counsel being appointed to investigate Russian government efforts to influence the election and the Trump campaign. In addition, a majority opposes the Republican plan to replace […] Read more »