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More than 73 million people watched at least some of the first Trump-Biden debate in 2020, making it the third-largest debate audience ever.
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More than 73 million people watched at least some of the first Trump-Biden debate in 2020, making it the third-largest debate audience ever.
A quarter of Americans hold unfavorable views of both major party candidates – President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
Across 34 nations polled, a 43% median have confidence in Biden’s handling of world affairs, while a 28% median have confidence in Trump.
Voters who support Biden and Trump have starkly different opinions on many issues, and these two groups are divided internally as well.
Americans and Israelis now see one another’s leaders more negatively than in the recent past, and other key views have shifted as well.
Similar shares of U.S. adults believe news organizations are giving too much attention (32%) or too little attention (29%) to Biden’s age.
Black voters are more confident in Biden than Trump when it comes to having the qualities needed to serve another term.
58% of Americans see NATO favorably, down 4 points since 2023. Democrats and Republicans are increasingly divided on the alliance and on Ukraine aid.
Though Biden is 81 years old, most global leaders are in their 50s and 60s, and the median age of current national leaders is 62.
Most registered voters who are White Christians would vote for Republican Donald Trump over Democrat Joe Biden if the 2024 presidential election were held today.
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