New poll shows downtick in support for same-sex marriage and trans people in the US
Summary
A recent Gallup poll shows that support for same-sex marriage and acceptance of gay and lesbian relationships in the US has slightly decreased after many years of growth. The decline is mostly seen among Republicans, while Democrats and independents continue to show stable support. The poll also found lower acceptance of transgender people and related issues, which remain politically divisive.Key Facts
- About 65% of US adults now support legal same-sex marriage, down from 71% in 2022-2023.
- Only 37% of Republicans support legal same-sex marriage, showing a decrease from previous years.
- Most Democrats and independents maintain strong support for same-sex marriage and gay or lesbian relationships.
- Support for same-sex marriage increased from 27% in 1996 to around 70% in recent years before this slight decline.
- Around 62% of US adults view gay and lesbian relationships as morally acceptable, down from 71% in 2022.
- Many Republican-led states have passed laws restricting transgender rights, including medical care and participation in sports.
- President Trump signed executive orders supporting some restrictions on transgender people at the federal level.
- Recent court rulings ruled that banning transgender troops from the military was illegal.
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