Opinion Today
November 4, 2025
Democrats are more enthusiastic about the midterms as Trump’s approval hits a second-term low, CNN poll finds Jennifer Agiesta, CNN One year out from the midterm elections, the Democratic Party holds a sizable enthusiasm advantage as views of President Donald Trump dip further into negative territory, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS.
Poll finds most Americans doubt Trump’s commitment to free speech, fair justice Mark Berman and Scott Clement, Washington Post [unlocked] Many Americans also don’t seem sure what to make of criminal cases against two of Trump’s perceived opponents.
Half of Americans say Trump admin is not committed to protecting Americans’ rights and freedoms: ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll Emily Guskin, ABC News • Half of Americans say the Trump administration is not committed to protecting Americans’ rights and freedoms • Last month, Trump said that the Justice Department should pay him about $230 million as a settlement for investigations he faced during the Biden administration. But over 6 in 10 Americans oppose Trump getting such a payment from the Department of Justice, including 53% who oppose this strongly. • By a 2-to-1 margin, Americans say that the Trump administration is trying to avoid complying with court orders (64%). • Americans largely see Trump as going “too far” in taking measures against his political opponents (58%).
Americans are bracing for more political violence to erupt Erin Doherty, Politico Most Americans expect political violence to keep growing in the United States and believe that it is likely a political candidate will be assassinated in the next few years. Widespread pessimism about political violence is a rare, grim point of consensus in a country riven by political and cultural divisions. Too Much Winning? Trump’s Favorability Slumps In November As Voters Take Stock: I&I/TIPP Poll Terry Jones, tippinsights In this month’s I&I/TIPP Poll, there’s been some erosion in Trump’s scores from voters as they pause to ponder the dizzying array of issues he is tackling.
Trump’s approval rating ticks down Eli Yokley & Cameron Easley, Morning Consult Trump’s net approval rating is 7 percentage points underwater, with 45% approving and 52% disapproving. Democrats in Congress have regained the popularity they lost at the beginning of the government shutdown, with voters only 2 points more likely to view them unfavorably than favorably. Republicans are 8 points underwater with the electorate, in line with their standing in early October. Latino Voters Sound Alarm Over Lack of Congressional Oversight; GOP Largely Blamed for Government Shutdown UnidosUS UnidosUS has released findings from its Bipartisan Poll of Hispanic Voters: The Road to 2026 — • 81% are concerned Congress is not fulfilling its checks-and-balances role and is ceding too much of its constitutional authority to President Trump and the executive branch. • 61% hold Republicans responsible for the recent federal government shutdown, compared to just 22% who blame Democrats. • If the 2026 midterm elections were held today, with 75% saying they are certain or likely to vote, 52% of Latino voters would vote for the Democratic House candidate, 28% for the Republican. • Regarding President Trump, 64% disapprove of his job performance. • 72% oppose the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement to use appearance, languages, and work/labor as grounds to arrest someone on suspicion of immigration violations.
