Multiple snap polls following President Donald Trump’s address to the joint session of Congress found that the majority of Americans approved of his remarks.
According to a CNN poll, 69% of Americans who watched the address had a “very positive” or “somewhat positive” reaction to it.
Broken down further, 44% of viewers said they had a “very positive” reaction to the speech, in addition to 25% who had a “somewhat positive” reaction. For those who disapproved, 15% said they saw the speech as “somewhat negative,” and 16% described it as “very negative.”
CNN Poll: 69% of people had a “very positive” or “somewhat positive” reaction to President Trump’s address.
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“Among the entire sample, 21% described themselves as Democrats, 44% described themselves as Republicans, and 35% described themselves as independents or members of another party,” CNN noted.
Meanwhile, a CBS poll also found a majority of Americans backing the POTUS on several key policy issues, including cutting government waste, securing the border, and more.
CBS News/YouGov Poll – After Trump’s Speech
– 77% support his plan to cut government waste and spending
– 77% back his immigration and border policies
– 76% approve of Trump’s speech
– 76% approve of removing congressmen who interrupted his speech
– 74% say his speech was… pic.twitter.com/pSOt7R12Ob— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) March 5, 2025
From CBS News:
This CBS News/YouGov survey interviewed a nationally representative sample of speech watchers immediately following the president’s address to Congress.
Most speech viewers described the president as “presidential, “inspiring” and more “unifying” than “divisive.” A big majority also called it “entertaining.”
Most said Mr. Trump talked a lot about issues they care about.
Most viewers who tuned in say the speech made them feel “hopeful” and “proud.”
The Democrats who did watch mostly described it making them feel “worried,” and for 4 in 10, “angry.”
Coming in, viewers said they wanted to hear about plans for lowering prices, and about two-thirds of those who watched tonight think the president has a clear plan for dealing with that.
Many watchers and social media users shared disappointment with the Democratic Party for its childish behavior, including bringing “bingo signs” and refusing to stand and applaud — even for cancer survivors and victims of violent illegal migrant crimes.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz summed it up on Fox News’ Hannity.
Democrats wouldn’t clap for the families of Jocelyn Nungaray, Laken Riley, the 13-year-old boy with brain cancer, or the kid of a fallen police officer.
In all 13 State of the Unions I’ve attended, I have never seen such a disgraceful display from the Democrats. pic.twitter.com/jZlDGQYYZX
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) March 5, 2025
