Americans are optimistic about Trump’s second term, poll shows

A poll from Monmouth University found that 53% of the public feels optimistic about the policies Mr. Trump has said he will pursue. While these numbers are similar to a poll taken ahead of the start of his first term in 2017, the support from his base has increased. While 53% of Republicans said they were very optimistic about his plans in 2017, 76% say the same now.

“Republicans are even more enthusiastic about a second Trump term than they were the first time around. They are particularly looking forward to him following through on the plans he promised,” said Patrick Murray, director of the independent Monmouth University Polling Institute.

Some 66% of the public supports Mr. Trump’s policy idea of no taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security. Just under half, 49%, support mass deportations of illegal immigrants. Americans are split, 42% to 40%, about putting tariffs on goods from other countries.

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