After disastrous 2024 U.S elections, Democrats' unfavorability rating reaches new, 16-year high

A new poll revealed that Americans don't like the Democratic Party, with a 57% unfavourable rating, according to a report. Just 31% of voters said they have a favourable view, reported the New York Post.

Highest unfavourable rating

The Democrats' unfavorability rating has reached its highest since Quinnipiac first started tracking in 2008. Even the GOP's favorability has also hit its highest mark during that same span, as per the report.

The Democrats’ tough rating comes as the party recovers from the 2024 elections, which saw a significant rightward shift in all 50 states. The former leaders Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have taken a step back since Donald Trump took office as they are working internally to improve their footing.

Republican Party's rating

According to the poll, the Republican Party got a 43% favorability rating among voters and a 45% unfavorability rating.

US president Donald Trump’s early actions in his second term, including sending troops to the US-Mexico border, got a 60% approval rating. However, his stance on citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants faces pushback, as 61% of voters favour automatic citizenship.

Trump’s pardon of 1,500 Capitol riot defendants has divided opinion—74% of Republicans back it, but 57% of all voters disapprove. Similarly, Biden's preemptive pardons for his family members have a 62% disapproval rating.

Trump’s foreign policy ideas, like annexing Greenland, also aren’t popular, with 55% of voters against it. Opinions are split on his stance on tariffs, with 48% believing they’ll hurt the economy. Despite this, his approval rating stands at 46%, up from the start of his first term.

FAQs

What’s the current unfavorability rating of the Democratic party?
The Democrats received 57% unfavorability, the highest in 16 years. This shift comes after the 2024 elections, which saw a significant move to the right.

What’s the public opinion on Trump’s second-term actions?
Trump’s decision to send troops to the US-Mexico border has a 60% approval rating, but his views on citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants and other policies face mixed reactions from voters.