a majority of Americans are confident in Trump’s policies and approve of his management of the transition

The first election of Donald Trump in 2016 caused a wave of panic to blow through the United States. The second, on November 5, seems much more accepted by the Americans. In any case, this is what a poll published Monday, November 25 by CNN and CBS News tends to prove. According to this survey carried out between November 19 and 22, a majority of Americans say they “happy” (31%) or “satisfied” (24%) of the victory of the Republican candidate against his rival Kamala Harris. Conversely, 23% are “dissatisfied” et 21% “angry”.

As the counting of ballots draws to a close, Donald Trump has garnered 76.8 million votes in the American election, compared to 74.3 for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, thus winning the popular vote. This is a record for a Republican candidate and the first time that Donald Trump has won the vote of a majority of citizens – in 2016, Hillary Clinton came first in the popular vote but was beaten in terms of electors.

An approved transition, controversial appointments

Elected without possible contestation by winning all the key states, Donald Trump seems to benefit from the confidence of the American people for his second term. According to the CBS poll, 23% of the population is “convinced” by what he could implement during his presidency, and 30% say they “optimists”. On the other hand, 23% of respondents say they “worried” et 23% “scared”. On the question of rights and freedoms, however, 42% of Americans believe that Trump “will protect”when 37% judge that they “will threaten”. On the economic front, a major theme of the election, 44% of those questioned trust the president-elect to lower the prices of basic necessities, while 35% think they will increase under his mandate.

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While his presidency will only begin on January 20 with his official inauguration, Donald Trump’s action already enjoys good popularity with the American people. Thus, 59% of respondents approve of the way he is carrying out his transition, while 41% disapprove. And this, despite the appointment of controversial figures or those deemed incompetent to future key positions.

The choice of Marc Rubio, senator from Florida, as secretary of state, is relatively unanimous, with 44% of favorable opinions, against 25% of unfavorable opinions (31% do not know him well enough). That of Robert F. Kennedy as Minister of Health is also rather popular (47% for, 34% against), despite his sometimes conspiratorial positions. On the other hand, opinion is much more divided regarding Pete Hegseth, tipped for the Ministry of Defense (33% for, 28% against). And she was resolutely hostile to the appointment of Matt Gaetz (30% for, 38% against) to Justice, but he has since given up, under pressure from daily revelations about his paid sexual relations with several women.

Priority on the economy and immigration

The investigation commissioned by CNN and CBS News also gives indications of what American society expects from Donald Trump. Unsurprisingly, we find largely in the lead (79% of those surveyed make one “high priority”16% a “priority”) the desire to see prices fall. The reduction in taxes for individuals comes in second position (59% of “high priority”30% of “priority”), confirming the theme of the economy as the main driver of the Trump vote. Immigration and“expulsion of illegal immigrants” completes the podium: 45% of respondents do one “high priority” and 28% a “priority”while 27% do not “not a priority”. On this last point, 57% of Americans approve of the plan “mass deportation” brandished by Donald Trump during his campaign.

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In terms of foreign policy, the poll confirms that Ukraine no longer represents a major issue for the Americans. 51% of them believe that the United States should stop supporting kyiv militarily, while 49% believe that arms deliveries should continue. Overall, 69% of Americans believe it is a priority (33% of “high priority” and 36% of “priority”) to limit aid to Ukraine.