Polls measuring viewers’ reactions to President Donald Trump’s recent joint address to Congress are signaling overwhelming support for the president's speech.
A CBS poll conducted shortly after President Trump’s speech recorded 76% of viewers approved it.
While the poll claimed 51% of viewers were Republican, 27% were independent while 20% were Democrats.
The 76% approval rate means Trump’s speech gained nearly all of independent viewers’ favour.
A CNN poll with similar findings reported 69% of viewers had a positive response to Trump’s speech.
CNN’s poll was composed of 21% Democrats, 44% Republicans, and 35% independents, mirroring CBS’ poll’s finding of Trump’s overwhelming support amongst independents.
More women, 71%, than men, 68%, approved of Trump’s speech while more men, 17%, than women, 15%, disapproved.
For both polls, top issues voters supported Trump in were immigration, wasteful spending, and the war in Ukraine.
Per CNN’s poll, Trump received 76% of support for his immigration policies, opposed to President Joe Biden’s 41% support after his last joint address.
Similarly, 61% of viewers supported Trump’s policies for the economy, contrasting with President Biden’s 56% support.
64% of viewers claimed Trump’s approach to Ukraine is “about right,” while 33% stated it is “not supportive enough.”
Trump’s remarks gained commendations from Republicans and hostile criticism from Democrats, with some even being evicted due to raucous behavior during the address.
“Tonight, President Trump made his triumphant return to Congress to share his bold, optimistic vision for renewing the American Dream,” said Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA).
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) similarly stated “this is the fifth State of the Union address I’ve seen Trump give — it was by far his best.”
