Staff Reports
The latest CBS News/YouGov poll shows that the majority of Americans are more than satisfied with President-elect Donald Trump’s presidential transition strategy. In a nation where news outlets usually drench every story with a liberal agenda, it’s refreshing to see actual voter sentiments rise to the surface—59 percent of respondents are on board with Trump’s transition moves. Meanwhile, only 41 percent dislike what they see, proving once again that the silent majority is anything but silent.
The poll goes even deeper, examining potential cabinet picks. When asked about Senator Marco Rubio as the nominee for Secretary of State, this polling found that 44 percent of all respondents thought it was a good choice. For those who actually voted for Trump? A whopping 75 percent gave it a thumbs up. It seems like those who actually supported Trump have a better grasp on what quality leadership looks like. Meanwhile, a curious 25 percent declared Rubio a “not” choice, perhaps forgetting how many miles he put on his shoes running around the country.
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As for another controversial pick, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for leading the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the sentiment was equally positive among Trump supporters. A strong 80 percent liked the selection compared to a milder 47 percent from the broader population. This disparity might just indicate that Trump voters know the man isn’t afraid to challenge the establishment narrative on healthcare, a refreshing prospect in today’s climate.
The poll further dove into the notion of Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense. With 64 percent of Trump voters supporting the selection, and 33 percent of all respondents agreeing, it raises the question: is the country finally recognizing that media folks have more intelligence than many politicians? Admittedly, those polling numbers show a slight resistance among the general populace, but one can only hope that people are listening more closely and starting to catch on to Hegseth’s forthright style.
Finally, the selection of Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence was similarly met with overwhelming approval from Trump voters—71 percent deemed it a good choice, while only 36 percent of the general public agreed. Despite some dissenters, the majority appears to back the idea of a skilled former congresswoman tackling matters of national intelligence. With the left criticizing many of Trump’s choices—often without justification—it’s clear the voters are ready for commonsense leaders who can cut through the bureaucratic nonsense. In the face of derision from Democrats and media pundits, Trump’s transition seems firmly aligned with what American voters actually want, rather than what they are told to want.
