Views about the impact of Trump’s presidency on Washington lobbyists are mixed: While 36% think they will gain influence under the new administration, about as many (37%) say they will lose 21% think lobbyists will not be affected. And far more say that blacks and women will lose influence than gain influence (48% to 19% for blacks, 46% to 23% for women).Īsked about how various institutions and their leaders will fare during Trump’s presidency, majorities say business corporations (74%) and the military (64%) will increase their influence with Trump as president.īy contrast, 60% say environmentalists will lose influence, while 54% say the same about union leaders. 4-9 among 1,502 adults, finds that majorities think Hispanics (56%), poor people (55%) and gays and lesbians (54%) will lose influence in Washington during Trump’s presidency. The national survey by Pew Research Center, conducted Jan. Relatively small shares (no more than 15%) think any of these groups will lose clout in a Trump administration.

In addition, about half of the public thinks whites (51%), men (51%) and conservative Christians (52%) will gain influence. Just 8% say they will lose influence, while 27% expect the wealthy will not be affected. Nearly two-thirds of Americans (64%) say wealthy people will gain influence in Washington when Trump takes office. On Thursday night, Trump appeared energetic and didn’t show outward signs that he was still suffering from the effects of COVID-19.As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, the public has starkly different expectations about which groups in society will gain influence – and those that will lose influence – under his administration. However, with only 12 days left until Election Day, Trump has ramped up his efforts on the campaign trail and has been moving full-steam ahead with rallies across the nation, including over the past week in Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Arizona. However, the speaking event was over after only 17 minutes, prompting many Twitter users to speculate about the president’s health. According to the CDC, “Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications” from the novel coronavirus.ĭue to the president’s age of 74 and his obesity, he was considered a high-risk patient.Īfter being released from Walter Reed Medical Center, Trump gave his first public speech on October 10. Thursday night was the president’s first debate since testing positive for COVID-19, and there’s was continued concern for his health after he appeared to use the podium as a crutch. I wonder if Trump’s health is an issue, all night long he’s been leaning on his podium.

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