With Washington, DC consumed with controversy of a handful of Trump nominees, the American public is looking…pretty comfortable with what they’re seeing from the presidential transition. We noted strong polling on this front before Thanksgiving, and the trend appears to be continuing.
Donald Trump’s overall favorability has pulled even at 48-48, whereas both his defeated rival and the current incumbent underwater by double digits. You’ll see that recent Gallup data in the graphic embedded below. As for the transition, a sizable majority (52/38) approves, with literally every single Trump nominee polling with more support than opposition — both according to Morning Consult:
…plus all Trump nominees above water on favorability thus far — with the highest approval for Rubio at State: pic.twitter.com/D6McfGjWVm
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) December 5, 2024
One of Trump’s most embattled picks, Defense Secretary-designate Pete Hegseth, is above water by single digits, with the public splitting almost into thirds on his nomination: Support, oppose, and don’t know.
Hegseth is facing a series of allegations against him and responded in a Wall Street Journal op/ed yesterday. An excerpt:
I’ve been through a lot: combat tours, job changes, divorces and family challenges. (Yes, I love my