What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports:
- President Trump ended the polling week on Friday with a daily job approval of 49%.
- After years of Republicans complaining about censorship, Democrats now have more concern about protecting First Amendment rights.
- Major news media organizations are widely distrusted by Republican and independent voters.
- Vice President J.D. Vance has a wide lead over other potential contenders for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination.
- When it comes to keeping his campaign promises, President Donald Trump is rated better than his predecessor, but many voters still have their doubts.
- As President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin, less than half of American voters expect a deal to end the war in Ukraine.
- Economic confidence decreased to 111.8 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, more than four points lower than July.
- Americans overwhelmingly believe young people spend too much time using their cell phones.
- Forty-three percent (43%) of Likely U.S. Voters think the country is heading in the right direction.
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