Opinion Today: Topline
Selected links from the April 28, 2025, edition of Opinion Today
Most Americans Skeptical About Benefits of Tariffs Megan Brenan, Gallup Americans are widely skeptical about the benefits of the recent tariffs the Trump administration has imposed on the United States’ trading partners, with majorities believing they will ultimately cost the U.S. more money than they generate — in the short term (70%) as well as the long run (62%).
CNN Poll: Trump’s approval at 100 days lower than any president in at least seven decades Jennifer Agiesta and Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN
Trump's first 100 days seen as bringing big changes, but still too much focus on tariffs — CBS News poll Anthony Salvanto, Jennifer De Pinto, Fred Backus and Kabir Khanna, CBS News
Americans vent disappointment with Trump ahead of his 100th day, especially on tariffs Marc Trussler and Stephanie Perry, NBC News
Young men and women are taking the 'gender gap' to staggering new levels Ben Kamisar and Bridget Bowman, NBC News
As Musk gained power in Washington, his popularity has fallen, an AP-NORC poll finds Chris Megerian and Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux, Associated Press
Most say Musk has too much influence amid concerns over reductions in the federal government AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research
Young Americans are more likely to feel lonely, anxious about the future Alexandra Marquez, NBC News Voters on How Trump Has Already Changed Their Day-to-Day Lives Tarini Parti, Wall Street Journal [unlocked] From rubber ducks to 401(k)s, Trump voters feel tariff pain but most see long-term gain Julia Harte, Reuters An unpopular president continues to push radical changes on the country Dan Balz, Washington Post [unlocked] 100 Days of Trump: The Fears Were Justified Cathy Young, The Bulwark Trump’s Biggest Beneficiary: Himself Steven Rattner, New York Times [unlocked] American Panopticon Ian Bogost and Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic [unlocked] 100 Days. That’s All It Took to Sever America From the World. Ben Rhodes, New York Times [unlocked] If You’re a Voter Reading This, This Essay Is Not About You Rob Flaherty, New York Times [unlocked] The group chats that changed America Ben Smith, Semafor
There’s more in today’s FULL edition of Opinion Today:
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New poll shows Trump has lowest 100-day approval rating in 80 years
ABC NewsSteve Kornacki: New poll reveals massive Gen Z gender divide on Trump
NBC News'There's no way to sugarcoat it': CNN's Harry Enten on new Trump polling numbers
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