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Poll Reveals Americans Favor Trump's Transgender Policies Over Democrats

5/12/2025

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Democrats face a challenging aftermath from the 2024 election, especially around transgender issues. An AP-NORC poll reveals that 52% of Americans back Trump's transgender policies, with even greater support from Republicans. Meanwhile, a mere 9% of Democrats approve of his presidency, and only 19% endorse his approach to transgender matters, underscoring a deep ideological rift.

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Democrats face a challenging aftermath from the 2024 election, especially around transgender issues. An AP-NORC poll reveals that 52% of Americans back Trump's transgender policies, with even greater support from Republicans. Meanwhile, a mere 9% of Democrats approve of his presidency, and only 19% endorse his approach to transgender matters, underscoring a deep ideological rift.