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NEW Economist/YouGov Dec 20-22
% who say if Trump wants to use military force in Venezuela, he should first seek authorization from Congress
U.S. adult citizens 74%
Democrats 93%
Independents 73%
Republicans 58%
Republicans who:
Support MAGA 54%
Don't 70%
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A chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Most Americans say Trump should seek congressional authorization before using force in Venezuela." The chart's sub-headline is: "If President Trump wants to use military force in Venezuela, should he first seek authorization from the U.S. Congress? (%)." The chart has the note: "Note: Identification as a MAGA Republican is based on Republicans' responses to the question, "Are you a MAGA supporter?" Non-MAGA Republicans are Republicans who say "no"; Republicans who say "not sure" are not shown."
December 23, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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NEW Economist/YouGov Dec 20-22
% of U.S. adult citizens who support | oppose the U.S. using military force to...
Overthrow Nicolás Maduro: 22% | 52%
Invade Venezuela: 19% | 60%
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A chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Americans are divided over the U.S. blockading Venezuelan ports, while majorities oppose using military force to overthrow Maduro or invade Venezuela." The chart's sub-headline is: "%."
December 23, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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NEW Economist/YouGov Dec 20-22
% who think Donald Trump was | wasn't involved in Epstein's alleged crimes
U.S. adult citizens 46% | 30%
Democrats 81% | 7%
Independents 47% | 21%
Republicans 11% | 63%
Republicans who:
Support MAGA 3% | 80%
Don't 28% | 41%
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A chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "More Americans think Donald Trump was involved in Epstein's crimes than think he wasn't." The chart's sub-headline is: "Do you think that Donald Trump was involved in crimes allegedly committed by Jeffrey Epstein? (%)." The chart has the note: "Note: Identification as a MAGA Republican is based on Republicans' responses to the question, "Are you a MAGA supporter?" Non-MAGA Republicans are Republicans who say "no"; Republicans who say "not sure" are not shown."
December 23, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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NEW Economist/YouGov Dec 20-22
% who approve | disapprove of Trump's handling of Jeffrey Epstein investigations
U.S. adult citizens 26% | 55%
Democrats 3% | 91%
Independents 18% | 59%
Republicans 58% | 18%
Republicans who:
Support MAGA 75% | 9%
Don't 29% | 39%
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A chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Less than half of Trump's MAGA base strongly approve of his handling of the Epstein investigations." The chart's sub-headline is: "Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling investigations into Jeffrey Epstein? (%)." The chart has the note: "Note: Identification as a MAGA Republican is based on Republicans' responses to the question, "Are you a MAGA supporter?" Non-MAGA Republicans are Republicans who say "no"; Republicans who say "not sure" are not shown."
December 23, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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How do Americans think 2026 will be for the country?
Among U.S. adult citizens
Great 14%
Good 17%
OK 18%
Bad 17%
Terrible 23%
Among Democrats
Great 4%
Good 7%
OK 18%
Bad 17%
Terrible 23%
Among Republicans
Great 30%
Good 35%
OK 17%
Bad 5%
Terrible 6%
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A chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Democrats are much more likely than Republicans to predict 2026 will be a terrible year for the country." The chart's sub-headline is: "How do you predict 2026 will be…? (%)."
December 23, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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How do Americans think the year 2025 was for themselves and for the country?
% of U.S. adult citizens who say that [for them personally | for the country], the year was:
Great 9% | 7%
Good 29% | 17%
OK 37% | 24%
Bad 15% | 20%
Terrible 10% | 28%
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A chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Republicans are more likely than Democrats to say it was a great year for them personally and for the country." The chart's sub-headline is: "How has the year 2025 been…? (%)."
December 23, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Do people make the upcoming year better or worse for themselves when they make New Year’s resolutions?
% of U.S. adult citizens who say they make it...
Much better 8%
A little better 24%
No difference 42%
A little worse 8%
Much worse 3%
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A chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "32% of Americans say when people make New Year’s resolutions, they generally make the upcoming year better for themselves." The chart's sub-headline is: "When people make New Year's resolutions, do you think they generally make the upcoming year better or worse for themselves? (%)."
December 23, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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New polling on New Year’s resolutions
% of U.S. adult citizens who are resolving in 2026 to...
Exercise more 25%
Be happy 23%
Eat healthier 22%
Save more money 21%
Improve physical health 21%
Lose weight 17%
Improve mental health 16%
Learn something new 15%
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A chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "In 2026, Americans are most likely to resolve to exercise more, be happier, and eat healthier." The chart's sub-headline is: "Which of the following will you resolve to start doing in 2026? Select all that apply. (% of U.S. adult citizens)." The chart has the note: "Note: Responses of "not sure," "other," and "none of these" are not shown; 51% of Americans say they will not make any type of New Year's resolution or set a goal for 2026."
December 23, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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NEW Economist/YouGov Dec 20-22
% who plan on celebrating New Year's with others this year
U.S. adult citizens: 44%
18-29: 72%
30-44: 60%
45-64: 31%
65+: 21%
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A chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "New Year's celebrations are for the young." The chart's sub-headline is: "Do you plan on celebrating New Year's with others this year? (%)."
December 23, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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NEW Economist/YouGov Dec 20-22
% who say there has ever been an argument about politics at a holiday celebration they've attended
U.S. adult citizens: 24%
Democrats: 28%
Independents: 22%
Republicans: 22%
18-29: 34%
30-44: 28%
45-64: 19%
65+: 16%
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A chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Three-quarters of Americans say there hasn't ever been an argument about politics at a holiday celebration they've attended." The chart's sub-headline is: "Has there ever been an argument about politics at a holiday celebration you have attended? (%)."
December 23, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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NEW Economist/YouGov Dec 20-22
% who approve | disapprove of renaming the Kennedy Center the Trump-Kennedy Center
U.S. adult citizens 18% | 66%
Democrats 2% | 95%
Independents 13% | 68%
Republicans 40% | 37%
Republicans who:
Support MAGA 56% | 25%
Don't 19% | 59%
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A chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "A majority of MAGA Republicans approve of adding Trump's name to the Kennedy Center, but most other Americans disapprove." The chart's sub-headline is: "Do you approve or disapprove of renaming The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. to the Trump-Kennedy Center? (%)." The chart has the note: "Note: Identification as a MAGA Republican is based on Republicans' responses to the question, "Are you a MAGA supporter?" Non-MAGA Republicans are Republicans who say "no"; Republicans who say "not sure" are not shown."
December 23, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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NEW Economist/YouGov Dec 20-22
% of Americans whose top issue is:
Inflation/prices 24%
Jobs and the economy 16%
Health care 11% (16% of Democrats | 7% of Republicans)
Immigration 8% (2% | 16%)
Civil rights 7% (10% | 1%)
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A line chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Americans' most important issues." The chart has the sub-headline: "Which of these is the most important issue for you? (% of U.S. adult citizens)." The chart has the note: "Note: This chart shows several of the most frequently chosen issues from a list of more than a dozen issues. Other issues are not shown."
December 23, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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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...
His job +6 | -19
Crime +12 | -1
Immigration +11 | -6
Foreign policy +3 | -14
Jobs and the economy +12 | -17
Inflation/prices +6 | -28
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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?""
December 23, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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NEW Economist/YouGov
Net approval among Republicans of Donald Trump's job handling at [the start | this stage] of his...
Current term +91 | +71
First term +72 | +65
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A line chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Net approval of Donald Trump's job handling from Republicans in Trump's first term and his second term." The chart has the sub-headline: "Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling his job as President? (% of Republicans 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."
December 23, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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NEW Economist/YouGov
Net job approval for the president at this stage of...
• Trump's current term -19 (low -19; start +6)
• Biden's presidency -10
• Trump's first term -14
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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."
December 23, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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NEW Economist/YouGov
% favoring the U.S. decreasing or stopping military aid to Ukraine, from polls conducted Mar 9-11 | Dec 20-22
U.S. adult citizens 35% | 26%
Democrats 11% | 8%
Republicans 59% | 43%
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A line chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Support among Americans, Democrats, and Republicans for cutting or ending military aid to Ukraine." The chart has the sub-headline: "Do you favor the U.S. ...? (% who support decreasing or stopping aid)." The chart has the note: "Note: Responses of "increasing military aid to Ukraine," "maintaining the same amount of military aid to Ukraine," and "not sure" are not shown. Data since March 8, 2025, combines answers of "decreasing military aid to Ukraine" and "stopping all military aid to Ukraine.""
December 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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NEW Economist/YouGov Dec 20-22
33% of Americans want to increase U.S. military aid to Ukraine
26% want to decrease or stop aid
20% want to maintain the same level of aid
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A line chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "How Americans' views on military aid to Ukraine have changed." The chart has the sub-headline: "Do you favor the U.S. ...? (% of U.S. adult citizens)." The chart has the note: "Note: Responses of "not sure" are not shown. Until March 8, 2025, the survey question was, "Do you favor the U.S. increasing, decreasing, or maintaining the same amount of military aid to Ukraine?" with answers of increasing, maintaining, or decreasing aid. Since then, respondents have been able to answer "Stopping all military aid to Ukraine" as well as "Decreasing military aid to Ukraine." This chart combines both response options. "
December 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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NEW Economist/YouGov
% saying that a year from now they and their household will be better off financially
Democrats
Jan 26-28: 18%
Dec 20-22: 19%
Republicans
Jan 26-28: 67%
Dec 20-22: 47%
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A line chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Do Americans, Democrats, and Republicans expect their household finances to be better in a year?." The chart has the sub-headline: "Looking ahead, do you think that A YEAR FROM NOW you and your household will be... (% saying "better off financially")." The chart has the note: "Note: Responses of "worse off financially," "just about the same as now", and "not sure" are not shown."
December 23, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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NEW Economist/YouGov
% of U.S. adult citizens saying that they think a year from now they and their household will be better off | worse off financially
Jan 26-28: 38% | 20%
Dec 20-22: 29% | 24%
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A line chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Do Americans expect their household finances to be better, worse, or the same in a year?." The chart has the sub-headline: "Looking ahead, do you think that A YEAR FROM NOW you and your household will be... (% of U.S. adult citizens)." The chart has the note: "Note: Responses of "not sure" are not shown."
December 23, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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NEW Economist/YouGov Dec 20-22: The midterms
If the elections for U.S. Congress were being held today, who would you vote for in the district where you live?
Democratic candidate 43%
Republican candidate 40%
Last week 43%-39%
(Among registered voters)
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A line chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "How registered voters plan to vote for Congress in 2026." The chart has the sub-headline: "If the elections for U.S. Congress were being held today, who would you vote for in the district where you live? (% of registered voters)." The chart has the note: "Note: Responses of "other," "not sure," and "I would not vote" are not shown."
December 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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NEW Economist/YouGov
% of U.S. adult citizens who approve | disapprove of Donald Trump's job performance
This week 39% | 57% (-19)
Last week 42% | 54% (-13)
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)."
December 23, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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NEW Economist/YouGov Dec 20-22
% who approve | disapprove of Trump
U.S. adult citizens 39% | 57% (-19)
Last week 42% | 54% (-13)
Start of term 49% | 43%

Dem 4% | 95%
Ind 28% | 65%
Rep 84% | 13%

18-29: 26% | 69%
65+: 42% | 56%
Start of term 49% | 43%
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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? (%)."
December 23, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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% who think drug cartels pose a very serious problem for the U.S.
U.S. adults: 47%
Democrats: 33%
Independents: 40%
Republicans: 68%
18-29: 42%
30-44: 37%
45-64: 49%
65+: 60%
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YouGov survey results by political party for the question, How serious of a problem do you think drug cartels pose for the U.S.?
December 23, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Dec 22-23 poll of 5,477 U.S. adults (+/-1.8 points)
% who support | oppose granting licenses to private citizens to legalize attacking drug cartels and claiming their assets
U.S. adults 27% | 52%
Democrats 16% | 66%
Independents 23% | 49%
Republicans 41% | 38%
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YouGov survey results by political party for the question, Would you support or oppose a law granting licenses to private citizens that would make it legal to attack drug cartels and claim their assets as a prize?
December 23, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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% who think that marijuana definitely or probably does | doesn't have legitimate medical uses
U.S. adults 76% | 13%
Democrats 84% | 9%
Independents 74% | 12%
Republicans 73% | 17%
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YouGov survey results by political party for the question, Do you think that marijuana has legitimate medical uses?
December 22, 2025 at 11:22 PM