A new poll from YouGov/CBS News found that a solid majority of Americans approve of President-elect Trump’s transition efforts. Respondents also expressed positive opinions of Trump’s cabinet nominees, including those who have been targeted by intense smear campaigns from left-wing lawmakers and mainstream media outlets.
YouGov — which is generally graded as a left-leaning pollster — found that Trump’s second term is off to a “good start,” as his transition efforts have received support from a majority of Americans and near unanimous support among Republican voters. In total, 59 percent of respondents expressed a positive opinion of Trump’s plans for a second administration while just 41 percent disapprove.
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When asked about overall feelings on Trump’s victory, 31 percent of respondents said they are “happy” while 24 percent said they are “satisfied,” resulting in a net positive in support for the president-elect. An additional 23 percent expressed dissatisfaction while 21 percent of respondents said they are “angry.”
In terms of party registration, 54 percent of Republican respondents are “excited” by Trump’s victory while an additional 41 percent are “optimistic.” Just five percent expressed a negative opinion.
The poll also found that Trump’s