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Trump Approval
President Trump's approval ratings show a clear weak spot: trade policy. While he gets 50% approval on immigration and 46% on his overall job performance, tariffs lag behind at just 36% approval—his worst-performing issue.
Why it matters
Tariffs directly hit consumer wallets through higher prices, making economic theory personal. Even supporters who back his tough-on-China rhetoric may balk when grocery bills rise.
The Bottom Line
With 57% disapproving of his tariff approach versus only 36% approving, Trump's signature trade weapon has become his biggest political liability—a warning sign for an administration betting big on protectionist policies.
Public Opinion & AI
Americans are split on artificial intelligence, with 43% holding mixed feelings—more than those who are positive (24%) or negative (24%). But age tells the real story: Millennials lead positivity at 38%, while Boomers are three times more likely to be negative (37%) than positive (11%).
Why it matters
This generational divide shapes policy preferences. A decisive 70% want AI development slowed for safety— driven by older, more skeptical voters (who also turn out more reliably in elections).
The Adoption Gap
Despite 41% using AI tools weekly, a quarter of Americans say they know "not much at all" about the technology reshaping their world.
The Bottom Line
With 57% disapproving of his tariff approach versus only 36% approving, Trump's signature trade weapon has become his biggest political liability—a warning sign for an administration betting big on protectionist policies.
Policy/Regulation & AI
Americans are split on whether U.S. leadership in AI matters (45% important vs. 46% not important), but they're clear on who should call the shots: tech companies themselves. A 60% majority trusts U.S. tech firms to make good AI policy decisions—far ahead of any political actor.
Why it matters
Every political entity tested poorly due to partisan polarization. The Trump Administration, Republicans, and Democrats all hover around 44-46% trust, with roughly half of Americans distrusting each.
The Foreign Factor
Americans trust foreign tech companies least at just 38%—suggesting nationalism matters more than anti-corporate sentiment.
The Bottom Line
In a rare bipartisan consensus, Americans would rather have Silicon Valley regulate itself than let Washington take the wheel on AI policy—a stunning vote of no confidence in political leadership.
The Right and AI
Despite older voters typically driving GOP sentiment, Republicans are warming to AI faster than Democrats. GOPers are more likely to use AI weekly (47% vs. 38%) and hold positive feelings toward it (31% vs. 25%)—driven by younger and middle-aged conservatives bucking their party's traditional tech skepticism.
Why it matters
The partisan flip reflects deeper ideological differences. Democrats worry AI benefits will flow to "a small group of elites and corporations" (39% vs. 30% of Republicans), while Republicans are more optimistic about broad societal gains (48% vs. 41%).
The Generational Factor
This marks a rare case where younger Republicans are pulling their party toward embracing disruptive technology, overriding typical conservative caution.
The Bottom Line
AI is creating an unusual political realignment—Republicans betting on innovation while Democrats fear inequality, setting up a classic growth-versus-distribution debate for the AI age.
