Cabot Phillips

Yeah, Trump's second term is starting with something that he was lacking back in 2016 when he lost the popular vote, a clear and decisive mandate from the American people. Now, obviously, the electoral results are the strongest evidence of that mandate. Winning all the battlegrounds and popular vote will do that. But new polling shows just how much goodwill Trump has with voters right now.

Yeah, Trump's second term is starting with something that he was lacking back in 2016 when he lost the popular vote, a clear and decisive mandate from the American people. Now, obviously, the electoral results are the strongest evidence of that mandate. Winning all the battlegrounds and popular vote will do that. But new polling shows just how much goodwill Trump has with voters right now.

According to the latest numbers from CBS, a stunning 59% of Americans approve of his handling of the transition so far. compared to just 41% who disapprove. And it's interesting, one of the Democrats' core messages this year was that Trump would take away freedoms and serve as a fascist. But voters clearly were not buying it.

According to the latest numbers from CBS, a stunning 59% of Americans approve of his handling of the transition so far. compared to just 41% who disapprove. And it's interesting, one of the Democrats' core messages this year was that Trump would take away freedoms and serve as a fascist. But voters clearly were not buying it.

Just 37% in this poll say they believe Trump will threaten Americans' rights and freedoms.

Just 37% in this poll say they believe Trump will threaten Americans' rights and freedoms.

Right. All of the exit polling we had from Election Day showed Trump winning a higher share of young folks than any Republican in decades. And the latest polling reinforces that. 57% of voters under 30 say they are happy or satisfied with Trump winning. 56% say they're optimistic about what he'll do.

Right. All of the exit polling we had from Election Day showed Trump winning a higher share of young folks than any Republican in decades. And the latest polling reinforces that. 57% of voters under 30 say they are happy or satisfied with Trump winning. 56% say they're optimistic about what he'll do.

That is a higher approval rating than any other age group. We just simply have not seen that sort of broad support among young voters since Barack Obama took office back in 2008. And one more interesting note, just 16% of young Americans say they are, quote, motivated to oppose Trump's efforts as president. So... Americans, including those under 30, seemingly giving Trump a fresh start.

That is a higher approval rating than any other age group. We just simply have not seen that sort of broad support among young voters since Barack Obama took office back in 2008. And one more interesting note, just 16% of young Americans say they are, quote, motivated to oppose Trump's efforts as president. So... Americans, including those under 30, seemingly giving Trump a fresh start.

Exactly. Americans are offering broad support for Trump's cabinet as well so far. Leading the way is Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio. 44% say that's a good pick compared to just 25% who say it's bad. Same goes for Tulsi Gabbard and Pete Hegseth, who just 27 and 28 percent respectively oppose.

Exactly. Americans are offering broad support for Trump's cabinet as well so far. Leading the way is Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio. 44% say that's a good pick compared to just 25% who say it's bad. Same goes for Tulsi Gabbard and Pete Hegseth, who just 27 and 28 percent respectively oppose.

And even RFK Jr., arguably the most controversial of Trump's cabinet appointments, is viewed positively. And it's worth noting on RFK. The age range that supports him most is, again, those young voters. But most notable is the overwhelming support of Trump's border policies. Get this, 57% of Americans say they support his plan to, quote, find and deport all immigrants who are in the U.S.

And even RFK Jr., arguably the most controversial of Trump's cabinet appointments, is viewed positively. And it's worth noting on RFK. The age range that supports him most is, again, those young voters. But most notable is the overwhelming support of Trump's border policies. Get this, 57% of Americans say they support his plan to, quote, find and deport all immigrants who are in the U.S.

illegally. That is just a staggering shift from a decade ago when polls showed support for mass deportations hovering in the 25 to 30% range.

illegally. That is just a staggering shift from a decade ago when polls showed support for mass deportations hovering in the 25 to 30% range.

Yeah, on Monday, special counsel Jack Smith officially announced that he is filing to dismiss a pair of federal prosecutions against Donald Trump. He cited the DOJ's policy against prosecuting a sitting president. Remember, those cases centered on allegations that Trump sought to undermine the 2020 election and that he illegally held on to classified documents after leaving the White House.

Yeah, on Monday, special counsel Jack Smith officially announced that he is filing to dismiss a pair of federal prosecutions against Donald Trump. He cited the DOJ's policy against prosecuting a sitting president. Remember, those cases centered on allegations that Trump sought to undermine the 2020 election and that he illegally held on to classified documents after leaving the White House.

Those cases are no more. According to a Trump spokesman, the move, quote, ends the unconstitutional federal cases against President Trump and is a major victory for the rule of law. The American people and President Trump want an immediate end to the political weaponization of our justice system, and we look forward to uniting our country.

Those cases are no more. According to a Trump spokesman, the move, quote, ends the unconstitutional federal cases against President Trump and is a major victory for the rule of law. The American people and President Trump want an immediate end to the political weaponization of our justice system, and we look forward to uniting our country.