It seems that people like being in crisis, rather than having stability.

https://lemmy.ca/post/38894124

It seems that people like being in crisis, rather than having stability. - Lemmy.ca

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/25376400 [https://lemmy.world/post/25376400]

YouGov is a UK Government polling device, so you’re seeing British polling responses regarding the chaos on the USA.

We didn’t vote for him.

The survey was done of U.S. citizens. You can look up the survey on YouGov.com to see the population surveyed. The survey is titled “Democracy, Trump, and Musk”

Target population: U.S. Citizens, aged 18 and over.

Sampling method: Respondents were selected from YouGov’s opt-in panel to be representative of adult U.S. citizens.

As noted in their “about” page, YouGov does international research. https://today.yougov.com/about

With operations in the UK, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, India and Asia Pacific, we have one of the world’s largest research networks.

About YouGov | YouGov

Our data-led offering supports and improves a wide spectrum of marketing activities of a customer-base including media owners, brands and media agencies. We work with some of the world’s most recognised brands.

Even if it were the results from American respondents, the question is vague enough to go either way. Trump supporters feel like their dear leader is being challenged by the courts and foreign governments thinking they can claim sovereignty over their own country just because it’s theirs. Trump critics would also say we’re in the middle of a constitutional crisis because they have functioning eyes and brains.

YouGov often polls Americans too.

Though, I don't know about this specific poll because I can't find it.

Trump policies, Musk and Kennedy, federal agencies, the national mood, and flying: February 2-4, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll | YouGov

This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers Donald Trump's actions and policies, the mood of the country, Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s roles in the new administration, federal agencies, and flying.