Trump sees bump in poll after election victory
President-elect Trump is basking in the glow of increased favorability ratings following his successful bid for a second term in the White House. Meanwhile, outgoing President Biden is experiencing a dip in public approval, hitting a four-year low, according to a recent poll conducted by Emerson College.
The poll results indicate a clear shift in public sentiment towards the two leaders, with Trump’s favorability rating surging by six points to 54% post-election, while Biden’s job approval rating languishes at 36%. Disapproval of Biden remains steady at 52%, highlighting a challenging road ahead for the departing president.
Spencer Kimball, the executive director of Emerson College Polling, noted that Trump’s favorability ratings varied significantly across different demographics. Trump’s strongest support came from voters aged 40-59, with 60% expressing a favorable opinion, compared to 48% among those over 70. Notably, Trump’s favorability has also risen among younger voters, with 55% of those under 30 viewing him favorably.
In terms of gender, Trump polled best with men at 61% compared to 48% of women. When it comes to race, 59% of White voters viewed Trump positively, compared to 53% of Hispanics and 28% of Black voters.
The New York Post reported that Trump’s favorability had never surpassed 50% during his first administration or post-presidency before his recent election win over Vice President Kamala Harris. The poll also revealed that while 46% of respondents were surprised by the results of the 2024 election, 54% were not.
Looking ahead to the 2028 election, respondents were asked about a hypothetical field of candidates. Vice President-elect JD Vance emerged as the frontrunner with support from 30% of respondents. Following Vance were Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at 5%, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy at 3%, and a tie between Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Nikki Haley at 2%.
On the Democratic side, Vice President-elect Harris led the pack with 37% support, followed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom at 7% and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg at 4%.
These poll results underscore the shifting political landscape and the evolving preferences of the American electorate as the country looks towards the future. It will be fascinating to see how these trends play out in the coming years and how they may impact future elections.
