Trump Gets Credit for Better Border Security, But Not Much Else
Securing the border is the one achievement of President Donald Trump’s second term so far that most voters recognize.
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August 8, 2025
August 8, 2025
Daily Presidential Tracking Poll
The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll shows...
August 8, 2025
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...
August 7, 2025
48% of Democrats Support Punishment For Questioning 2020 Election
Many voters still have doubts about the election that put Joe Biden in the White House, but nearly half of Democrats favor punishing those who dispute the 2020 outcome.
August 6, 2025
Is ‘The American Dream’ Still Alive?
Voters overwhelmingly consider home ownership crucial to “The American Dream,” and many doubt that President Donald Trump is helping younger generations achieve it.
August 5, 2025
H-1B Visa Program Still Has Majority Approval
Despite criticism that H-1B visas undermine wages for American workers, most voters still favor the federal program.
August 4, 2025
69% Agree: ‘RussiaGate’ Requires Accountability
In the wake of revelations about the so-called “RussiaGate” scandal, more than two-thirds of voters agree with Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard that there must be “accountability” for any crimes committed.
August 4, 2025
45% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Forty-five percent (45%) of Likely U.S. Voters think the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey for the week ending July 31, 2025.
August 1, 2025
Trump Approval Drops Two Points in July
When tracking President Trump’s job approval on a daily basis, people sometimes get so caught up in the day-to-day fluctuations that they miss the bigger picture...
August 1, 2025
Health Care: Democrats Have Five-Point Advantage on Issue
Many voters are discontented with America’s health care system, an issue that favors Democrats.
July 31, 2025
Election Integrity: 73% Favor Voter ID Requirement
By more than a 3-to-1 margin, voters continue to favor an election integrity measure that President Donald Trump has openly advocated.
July 30, 2025
60% Suspect Trump-Epstein Cover-Up
A majority of voters think the Trump administration may be trying to conceal evidence of the president’s association with the late Jeffrey Epstein.
July 29, 2025
Democrats, Republicans About Equal in Voters’ Eyes
Six months into President Donald Trump’s second term, the two major parties are almost evenly matched in terms of voters’ approval.
July 28, 2025
39% Still Give Congress ‘Poor’ Rating
Voters are now slightly more satisfied with the job Congress is doing than they were two months ago.
July 25, 2025
‘RussiaGate’: Only 28% Expect Prosecutions in Intelligence Scandal
Most voters think the accusations surrounding “RussiaGate” are a serious scandal, but few expect criminal prosecution of the Obama administration officials involved.
July 24, 2025
81% Suspect Campaigns Used Illegal Foreign Donors
Voters overwhelmingly favor cracking down on illegal campaign contributions from foreigners.
July 23, 2025
Pam Bondi: 38% Rate AG ‘Poor’ on Epstein Case
While many voters are dissatisfied with Attorney General Pam Bondi’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, it hasn’t done much damage to her overall approval.
July 22, 2025
Democrats Expand Lead in 2026 Congressional Forecast
The next midterm elections are still more than a year away, but the Democratic Party has widened its lead over Republicans in the battle to control the House of Representatives in November 2026.
July 21, 2025
GOP Voters Love Trump’s Economy; Others, Not So Much
Many voters give President Donald Trump a poor rating on economic issues, despite strong approval from Republicans.
July 18, 2025
Just 30% Expect Trump Will Allow Amnesty
While the share of voters who favor amnesty for illegal immigrants has risen since last year, few think President Donald Trump would permit it.
