Iran War: Few see conflict ending soon, as opposition to the war — including among MAGA supporters — rises
Opposition to war rises 10 points among MAGA, +16 among non-MAGA Republicans, since early March April 23, 2026 – More than seven weeks into the conflict with Iran, the fighting has slowed but not stopped, as President Donald Trump extends a fragile ceasefire amid ongoing negotiations and a continued U.S. military buildup in the region. Despite repeated assurances from the…
Roiling the religious right: Two-thirds of Christians say Trump’s AI generated Messiah image went “too far”
Three-in-five say criticism of Pope “unacceptable” – including more than half of Roman Catholics (54%) April 21, 2026 – A political provocation aimed at one of the world’s most prominent religious figures – Pope Leo XIV – is drawing widespread backlash across the United States, including from within President Donald Trump’s own base of support. New data from Angus Reid…
Social Media: Banning children under 16 from platforms is widely supported by parents and most Americans
After Australia became first country to ban social media for kids, Americans appear ready to follow suit March 30, 2026 – Scrutiny of the negative effects of social media on young people has intensified further following a landmark ruling in California labelling Instagram and YouTube as deliberately addictive and harmful to children. States in the U.S. have faced legal challenges…
Who pays the tariffs? Majority believe Americans, not foreign countries, bearing the cost
With future of USCMA in doubt, Americans more likely to want no tariffs on Canada than Mexico March 11, 2026 – Most Americans disagree that President Donald Trump’s tariffs are being paid for by foreign countries, according to new public opinion research by Angus Reid USA. Americans are overall more likely to say that either domestic consumers or businesses (63%)…
Economic Outlook: Americans twice as likely to say they’re worse off than better compared to 12 months ago
Seven-in-ten upset with changes in the cost of living under Trump so far in his term February 3, 2026 – One year into Donald Trump’s second term as president, Americans are far more likely to say their personal financial situation has worsened than improved. New data from Angus Reid finds that overall, two-in-five (39%) say they are worse off than…
Majority of U.S. Adults Still Support Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine, But Backing Weakens for Lethal Assistance
A new Angus Reid Institute survey conducted in March 2025 finds that a majority of American adults support continued humanitarian and economic measures in response to Russia’s war against Ukraine, even as backing for more direct military assistance remains more limited. • Humanitarian support remains broad: A majority (56%) of U.S. adults say the United States should send humanitarian aid…