Trump's Favorability Rises to 54 Percent Post-Election

Following his election victory, President-elect Donald Trump's favorability rating has risen to 54%, up from 48% prior to the election, as indicated by an Emerson College poll conducted from November 20 to 22. The poll reveals that 61% of men and 48% of women view Trump favorably, with 59% of white voters, 53% of Hispanic voters, and only 28% of Black voters expressing positive sentiments towards him. Notably, 55% of voters under 30 and 60% of those in their 40s and 50s have favorable views, while only 48% of those aged over 70 feel the same. Additionally, 46% of voters were surprised by Trump's win over Vice President Kamala Harris, with a significant 71% of Trump voters not surprised by the outcome. The poll included 1,000 respondents and has a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points, coinciding with Trump's transition to the White House and his cabinet nominations for the upcoming administration.