Donald Trump Beats Zohran Mamdani on Net Favorability: New Poll
Summary
A recent Harvard CAPS/Harris poll shows that President Donald Trump has a slightly better net favorability rating than New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, although both have more negative than positive ratings among voters. The poll highlights the strong influence both men have in their parties but also shows that neither has the support of a majority of Americans.Key Facts
- President Donald Trump's net favorability rating is -8%, with 42% positive and 50% negative views.
- Zohran Mamdani's net favorability rating is -14%, with 25% positive and 39% negative views.
- The poll surveyed 2,100 registered voters from August 28-30, 2026, with a 2.1% margin of error.
- Trump is seen as a leading figure in the Republican Party, especially tied to the Make America Great Again movement.
- Mamdani represents the progressive wing of the Democratic Party and gained attention after defeating Andrew Cuomo in the NYC mayoral primary.
- 51% of voters believe the Democratic Party is controlled by the far left, while 45% think the Republican Party is controlled by the far right.
- Neither Trump nor Mamdani is viewed favorably by a majority of Americans.
- Experts say media and political messages are affecting how voters see both men, and that national opinions can change with news cycles.
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