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Economist/YouGov Oct 10-13
% of U.S. adult citizens saying that someone who is homosexual can | can't change their sexual orientation if they choose to do so, according to polls conducted in...
2025: 27% | 50%
2014: 31% | 45%
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A chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Views on gay conversion have changed little in the past decade."

The chart's sub-headline is: "% of U.S. adult citizens."
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Economist/YouGov Oct 10-13: Conversion therapy
% who favor | oppose having a law which bans conversion therapy for minors
U.S. adult citizens 59% | 20%
Democrats 59% | 20%
Independents 57% | 20%
Republicans 60% | 18%
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A chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Most Americans favor banning conversion therapy for minors."

The chart's sub-headline is: "Do you favor or oppose having a law which bans conversion therapy for minors (under 18 years old)? (%)."
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Economist/YouGov Oct 10-13
% who approve | disapprove of the Justice Department indictments of James Comey and Leticia James
U.S. adult citizens 32% | 36%
Democrats 5% | 66%
Independents 25% | 38%
Republicans 64% | 6%
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A chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Americans are divided on the indictments of James Comey and Leticia James."

The chart's sub-headline is: "The Justice Department has indicted former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Leticia James. Do you approve or disapprove of these indictments? (%)."
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Economist/YouGov Oct 10-13: The Justice Department
% who think that Donald Trump is | isn't directing the Justice Department to go after his political enemies
U.S. adult citizens 54% | 23%
Democrats 82% | 6%
Independents 56% | 17%
Republicans 27% | 44%
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A chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Many Americans believe Trump is directing the Justice Department to go after his political enemies."

The chart's sub-headline is: "Do you think that Donald Trump is directing the Justice Department to go after his political enemies? (%)."
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Economist/YouGov Oct 10-13
% who think immigrants who have entered the U.S. illegally, but have committed no crimes while here should be [allowed to stay | deported]
U.S. adult citizens 41% | 40%
Democrats 68% | 10%
Independents 42% | 38%
Republicans 14% | 72%
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A chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Americans are divided on what should happen to illegal immigrants who have not committed other crimes."

The chart's sub-headline is: "What do you think should be done about immigrants who have entered the U.S. illegally, but have committed no crimes while here? (%)."
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Economist/YouGov Oct 10-13: President Trump
Views on Donald Trump's temperament, likability, and honesty have become more positive in the past month but remain below levels when he took office in January
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A chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "How views on Trump have changed in the past year."

The chart's sub-headline is: "Has the temperament to be president: Do you think Donald Trump has the temperament to be the President? (% saying yes minus the % saying no)Is able to deal with a crisis: Are you confident in Donald Trump's ability to deal wisely with an international crisis, or are you uneasy about his approach? (% saying confident minus the % saying uneasy)Is personally likable: Regardless of whether you agree with him, do you like or dislike Donald Trump as a person? (% saying like a lot or like somewhat minus the % saying dislike a lot or dislike somewhat)Is honest and trustworthy: Do you think Donald Trump is honest and trustworthy, or not? (% saying honest and trustworthy minus the % saying not honest and trustworthy)."

The chart has the note: "Note: Responses of "not sure" and "neither like nor dislike" are not shown."
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Economist/YouGov Oct 10-13
How much is the government shutdown affecting U.S. adult citizens personally?
A great deal 7%
Somewhat 14%
A little 25%
Not at all 54%
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A chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "How much is the government shutdown affecting you personally?."

The chart's sub-headline is: "%."
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Economist/YouGov Oct 10-13
% who say federal government workers who aren't being paid during the shutdown should | shouldn't get back pay when the shutdown ends
U.S. adult citizens 71% | 13%
Democrats 88% | 4%
Independents 68% | 15%
Republicans 60% | 19%
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A chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Most Americans think federal workers should receive backpay after the shutdown ends."

The chart's sub-headline is: "Do you think that federal government workers who are not being paid during the shutdown should receive back pay when the shutdown ends? (%)."
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Economist/YouGov Oct 10-13
Who Americans blame most for the shutdown:
Trump and Republicans in Congress 39%
Democrats in Congress 33%
Both equally 20%
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A chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Who do Americans blame most for the shutdown?."

The chart's sub-headline is: "Who do you blame the most for the shutdown of the federal government? (%)."
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Economist/YouGov: The shutdown
Net approval of handling of the shutdown
Donald Trump -21
Republicans in Congress -23
Democrats in Congress -25
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A chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Net approval of handling of the government shutdown by Trump and Congress ."

The chart's sub-headline is: "Do you approve or disapprove of how each of the following are handling the current shutdown of the federal government? (% who approve - % who disapprove)."

The chart has the note: "Note: Responses of "not sure" are not shown."
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NEW Economist/YouGov Oct 10-13
40% of U.S. adult citizens have a favorable view of JD Vance
47% are unfavorable
At the start of Trump's second term, 45% were favorable toward Vance and 43% were unfavorable
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A line chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Favorable and unfavorable views on JD Vance."

The chart has the sub-headline: "Do you have a favorable or an unfavorable opinion of the following people? [JD Vance] (% of U.S. adult citizens)."

The chart has the note: "Note: Responses of "don't know" are not shown."
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NEW Economist/YouGov
Net favorability of Donald Trump [at the start of his second term | now] among U.S. adult citizens by age
18-29: +5 | -32
30-44: -6 | -15
45-64: +12 | -2
65+: -4 | -1
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A multiple line chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Views of Donald Trump by age."

The chart has the sub-headline: "Do you have a favorable or an unfavorable opinion of the following people? [Donald Trump] (% with a very or somewhat favorable opinion minus the % with a very or somewhat unfavorable opinion)."

The chart has the note: "Note: Responses of "don't know" are not shown. Data for Sept. 26 - Nov. 14, 2020 is among registered voters only."
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NEW Economist/YouGov Oct 10-13
42% of U.S. adult citizens have a favorable view of Donald Trump
53% have an unfavorable view
Net -11
Two weeks ago
41% | 54% | -13
Start of term
50% | 48% | +3
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A line chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Favorable and unfavorable views of Donald Trump."

The chart has the sub-headline: "Do you have a favorable or an unfavorable opinion of the following people? [Donald Trump] (% of U.S. adult citizens)."

The chart has the note: "Note: Responses of "don't know" are not shown. Data for Sept. 26 - Nov. 14, 2020 is among registered voters only."
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NEW Economist/YouGov
Net approval for Donald Trump's handling of immigration at this stage of...
• His current term -6 (low -10; start +11)
• His first term -8
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A line chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Net approval of Donald Trump's handling of immigration in his first term and second term."

The chart has the sub-headline: "Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling these specific issues? [Immigration] (% of U.S. adult citizens who strongly or somewhat approve minus the % who strongly or somewhat disapprove)."

The chart has the note: "Note: Responses of "not sure" are not shown."
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NEW Economist/YouGov
Net approval for Trump's handling of the economy at this stage of...
• Trump's current term -15 (low -22; start +12)
• Trump's first term -1
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A line chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Net approval of Donald Trump's handling of the economy in his first term and second term."

The chart has the sub-headline: "Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling these specific issues? [Jobs and the economy / the economy] (% of U.S. adult citizens who strongly or somewhat approve minus the % who strongly or somewhat disapprove)."

The chart has the note: "Note: Responses of "not sure" are not shown. During Donald Trump's first term through February 25, 2020, respondents were asked about "the economy." For the remainder of Trump's first term and for his second term, respondents were asked about "jobs and the economy.""
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NEW Economist/YouGov
Net approval for the president at this stage of...
• Trump's 2nd term -15 (low -18; start +6)
• Biden's presidency -11
• Trump's 1st term -15
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A line chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Net job approval among U.S. adult citizens in Trump's first term, Biden's term, and Trump's second term."

The chart has the sub-headline: "Do you approve or disapprove of the way [Joe Biden / Donald Trump] is handling his job as President? (% of U.S. adult citizens who strongly or somewhat approve minus the % who strongly or somewhat disapprove)."

The chart has the note: "Note: Responses of "not sure" are not shown. Data for Sept. 26 - Nov. 14, 2020 is among registered voters only."
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NEW Economist/YouGov
Net job approval for Donald Trump at the start of his second term | now among...
U.S. adult citizens +6 | -15
Men +17 | -11
Women -5 | -19
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A line chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Approval by gender of Donald Trump's second-term job performance."

The chart has the sub-headline: "Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling his job as President? (% who strongly or somewhat approve minus the % who strongly or somewhat disapprove)."

The chart has the note: "Note: Responses of "don't know" are not shown."
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NEW Economist/YouGov
Net job approval for Donald Trump [at the start of his second term | now] among U.S. adult citizens by age
18-29: +5 | -40
30-44: -1 | -23
45-64: +15 | -3
65+: -1 | 0
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A multiple line chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Approval by age of Donald Trump's second-term job performance."

The chart has the sub-headline: "Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling his job as President? (% who strongly or somewhat approve minus the % who strongly or somewhat disapprove)."

The chart has the note: "Note: Responses of "don't know" are not shown."
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NEW Economist/YouGov
Net approval for Trump [at the start of his second term | when last asked] for his handling of...
Crime +12 | -1
Immigration +11 | -6
Foreign policy +3 | -15
Jobs & economy +12 | -15
Inflation/prices +6 | -27
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A line chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Approval of Donald Trump's handling of major issues."

The chart has the sub-headline: "Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling these specific issues? (% of U.S. adult citizens who strongly or somewhat approve minus the % who strongly or somewhat disapprove)."

The chart has the note: "Note: Responses of "no opinion" and "not sure" are not shown. Not all issues are asked about every week. Overall approval comes from the question, "Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling his job as President?""
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NEW Economist/YouGov
% of U.S. adult citizens who approve | disapprove of Donald Trump
This week 40% | 55% (-15)
Last week 39% | 56%
Start of term 49% | 43%
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A line chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Approval and disapproval of Trump's job performance."

The chart has the sub-headline: "Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling his job as President? (% of U.S. adult citizens)."
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NEW Economist/YouGov Oct 10-13
% who approve | disapprove of Donald Trump
U.S. adult citizens 40% | 55% (-15)
Last week 39% | 56%
Start of term 49% | 43%

Democrats 6% | 94%
Independents 30% | 61%
Republicans 84% | 10%
Men 42% | 53%
Women 38% | 56%
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A stacked bar chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Approval and disapproval of Trump's job performance."

The chart has the sub-headline: "Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling his job as President? (%)."
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Comparing Donald Trump’s first and second terms as president.
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Two-thirds of Americans expect prices will increase in the next 12 months.
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% of U.S. adults who say they plan to ____ this fall:

Watch scary movies: 48%
Have pumpkin-flavored food/drink: 46%
Hand out Halloween candy: 39%
Carve a pumpkin: 30%
Dress up in a Halloween costume: 25%
Visit a haunted house: 13%
A bar chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Which fall activities do Americans plan to do this year?."

The chart has the sub-headline: "Have you or do you plan to do each of the following this fall? (% of U.S. adult citizens who say "yes")."

The chart has the note: "Note: Responses of "no" and "not sure" are not shown."