American dissatisfaction grows amidst political and policy rifts
Most Americans are not satisfied with the state of the country, according to a poll conducted by the Marist Poll, the results of which were published on Monday. The information was provided by the public radio portal NPR.
53% of American respondents rated the state of the country as not very good or poor. 47% of the survey participants expressed the opposite opinion. (This group includes 77% of respondents who vote for the Republican Party).
45% believe that the prime minister is performing his duties well, while 49% disapprove of his actions. 56% of Americans think that President Donald Trump is making hasty changes without considering their consequences.
Americans were also asked about the layoffs of government agency employees. According to 60% of those surveyed, most federal government employees are essential for the proper functioning of the US. Meanwhile, 40% believe that the US could effectively operate without most individuals employed by government agencies.
63% of respondents oppose the elimination of the Department of Education. Liberal voters are most fervently opposed: as many as 87% are against such a move. 71% of respondents do not want the takeover of the Gaza Strip by the American government, as announced by Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Americans are very divided on support for Ukraine fighting against the Russian invasion. 37% believe that Washington is not providing Kyiv with enough assistance, while 34% say it provides too much.
Marist Poll noted that in each of the issues addressed in the survey, respondents' opinions significantly reflect their political sympathies.
