What’s New
New polling released Tuesday showed President-elect Donald Trump‘s approval rating had surged since Election Day, while opposition voices had largely “melted away.”
The analysis for Newsweek by Impact Social showed swing voter sentiment toward the Republican had swung in his favor by 17 points since November 5.
Why It Matters
Despite a close result, the boost in popularity for the incoming President could ease the pathway for implementing policies he has promised, from cutting federal red tape to the mass deportation of illegal immigrants.
Since Election Day, Trump’s Cabinet nomination announcements have polarized some voters and lawmakers, but the analysis suggested opposition voices were not loud enough to make an impact.
What To Know
When Impact Social carried out an analysis …