Increasingly bitter and aggressive attacks on President Trump managed to bolster his approval rating, which climbed 5 points to reach the second highest level of his presidency, the latest IBD/TIPP Poll finds. The July poll found that 41% approve of the job Trump is doing. That’s the first time he’s […] Read more »
CNN Poll: Americans think Russia investigation is serious and should continue
Most Americans continue to believe that the Russian effort to influence the 2016 presidential election is a serious matter that should be investigated, but the constant criticism by President Donald Trump of special counsel Robert Mueller is taking its toll, according to a CNN poll conducted by SSRS released Friday. […] Read more »
Most Americans lack confidence in Trump to deal appropriately with Mueller probe
As special counsel Robert Mueller’s inquiry into Russian involvement in the 2016 election continues, most Americans express confidence in him to conduct a fair investigation. But the public is far less confident in Donald Trump to handle matters related to the investigation appropriately. CONT. Alec Tyson, Pew Read more »
Americans are satisfied with Trump’s North Korea summit
One week after the high-profile meeting between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Americans are generally satisfied with what was accomplished in the summit between the leaders, according to a CNN poll conducted by SSRS that was released on Tuesday. CONT. Grace Sparks, CNN Read more »
Mixed views of Trump-Kim summit, fewer uneasy about conflict now
In the aftermath of the Donald Trump-Kim Jong Un summit, fewer Americans are now uneasy about possible conflict with North Korea. More feel the countries moved closer to peace than to war, though most feel it’s too soon to say. CONT. CBS News Read more »
The Russia Investigation Isn’t Less Popular — It’s Just More Polarizing
… A look at Mueller’s favorability ratings over the past year shows that more and more people have an opinion about the special counsel. And as he’s transitioned from being a relatively obscure bureaucrat to a fixture in the news, the number of people who dislike Mueller has certainly grown […] Read more »