Summary
Recent polls show that confidence among Trump supporters about the direction of the United States has decreased. The shift in opinion coincides with political events, including the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and a contentious government shutdown. Concerns about political violence and crime have also grown among Republicans.
Key Facts
- Confidence among Trump voters in the direction of the U.S. dropped from 75% to 70% in September, according to a YouGov/Economist poll.
- A Gallup poll showed a decrease in optimism among Republicans, falling from 76% in August to 68% in September.
- AP-NORC polling reported that the percentage of Republicans who believe the U.S. is headed in the wrong direction increased from 29% in June to 51% in September.
- Among Republicans under 45 years old, pessimism rose by 30 points, reaching 61% in September according to AP-NORC.
- Charlie Kirk's death has contributed to rising concerns about political violence, with 60% of Republicans perceiving a political crisis, per a Quinnipiac poll.
- Half-masting of flags and a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom for Kirk were ordered by Trump following his death.
- Republicans largely blamed left-wing violence for the current political climate, based on a Marquette survey showing 57% pointing to leftists as the bigger issue.
