59 percent of Americans support what they are seeing so far from President-elect Donald Trump’s transition process so far, according to a CBS News poll taken Nov. 19 to Nov. 22, with Americans feeling more optimistic about the economy and inflation, and majorities supporting Trump’s plans for mass deportation and tariffs on imports to incentive U.S. production.
Overall, 55 percent are happy or satisfied with Trump’s reelection, including 57 percent of those under the age of 30, 58 percent of those aged 30-44, 55 percent aged 45-54 and 50 percent of those 65-years-old and older. That also includes 54 percent of independents, 15 percent of Democrats and 94 percent of Republicans, and 33 percent of Blacks, 50 percent of Hispanics and 60 percent of Whites, and 62 percent of men and 49 percent of women.
On inflation, a key issue in the election, 44 percent think grocery prices will go down, while 33 percent think they’ll keep going up and 21 percent think they’ll stay the same.
59 percent approve of Trump’s handling of the transition following the election across all age groups, including 65 percent under the age of 30, 62 percent of those aged 30-44, 57 percent of those aged 45-54 and 52 percent of those 65-years-old or older. It also includes 56 percent of independents, 22 percent of Democrats and 95 percent of Republicans, and 36 percent of Blacks, 56 percent of Hispanics and 63 percent of Whites, and 66 percent of men and 52 percent of women.
57 percent also support one of Trump’s key promises of mass deportation of illegal immigrants across all age groups, including 50 percent of those under the age of 30, 60 percent of those aged 30-44, 61 percent of those aged 45-54 and 57 percent of those 65-years-old and older. It also includes 56 percent of independents, 27 percent of Democrats and 90 percent of Republicans, and 48 percent of Hispanics, 46 percent of Blacks and 62 percent of Whites, and 63 percent of men and 53 percent of women.
And 52 percent support Trump’s plans to use to tariffs to incentivize production in the U.S., across all age groups, including 50 percent of those under the age of 30, 55 percent of those aged 30-44, 52 percent of those aged 45-54 and 52 percent of those 65-years-old and older. It also includes 49 percent of independents, 26 percent of Democrat and 81 percent of Republicans, and 43 percent of Hispanics, 42 percent of Blacks and 56 percent of Whites, and 58 percent of men and 47 percent of women.
That all appears to be a solid foundation both for Trump and the policies he wants to implement. For example, 59 percent also say Trump’s plan to cut taxes for individuals, including no tax on tips, overtime and Social Security that he promised on the campaign trail, should be a high priority going forward. Besides lowering prices at 79 percent — an economic impact potentially of policy but also economic circumstances including recessions — cutting taxes seems to be top of mind for voters as being an urgent priority.
That seems like it should help Trump in Congress on legislation in January and beyond, even as the current focus appears to be on some of Trump’s choices for his cabinet who, of those who have heard of the appointments and are still standing for confirmation, by and large appear positive even as about three-quarters want to see the confirmation process play out.
The American people are expecting Congress to help Trump do the job he was elected to do. 86 percent expect Democrats to find some common ground with Trump, 77 percent expect Republicans to work with Trump when they agree.
That’s about what you’d expect. 83 percent say Trump was the legitimate winner of the election, and now the American people expect the new president to get to work. Looks like Trump gets a honeymoon. Stay tuned.
Robert Romano is the Vice President of Public Policy at Americans for Limited Government Foundation.
