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February 6, 2025

2. Views of Trump administration, congressional leadership

Nearly half say the level of ethics and honesty in government will fall under Trump; 31% say ethics will improve

Nearly half say the level of ethics and honesty in government will fall under Trump; 31% say ethics will improve

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2. Views of Trump administration, congressional leadership
Americans are split over whether Trump will improve or worsen the way the federal government works
Nearly half say the level of ethics and honesty in government will fall under Trump; 31% say ethics will improve
46% of Americans approve of Trump’s picks for his administration
About half see Vance as qualified to be president; most say he’ll have the right amount of influence
Mixed public impressions of congressional leaders Johnson, Jeffries and Thune, but Schumer is viewed more negatively than positively
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