America Speaks tracks the nation’s pulse and sparks discussions that reveal the sentiments of American voters in real time. Join pollster and political analyst Dr. Frank Luntz as he engages in diverse conversations on the issues that matter most to the American electorate.
‘A master negotiator’: Americans debate Trump and his foreign policy
President Donald Trump is receiving mixed reviews on foreign policy 100 days into his presidency, according to a new Emerson College poll. His handling of the Russia-Ukraine conflict drew 27% approval, with 52% disapproving and 21% neutral. On the Israel-Hamas war, 46% disapprove of his response, while 30% approve and 24% are undecided. However, Trump fares better on immigration and border security in separate Marquette Law School poll that found a majority of Americans support his approach.Watch the latest 29-minute episode of America Speaks as pollster and political analyst Dr. Frank Luntz leads a heated debate between Americans sharing their views on Trump’s foreign policy. Opinions were sharply divided, with some praising Trump for his deal-making and America-first stance, while others criticized him for alienating allies and being self-serving.
22 May 2025
‘No one likes us’: Americans debate US foreign policy
As President Trump wraps up his Middle East tour, it’s clear his foreign policy marks a sharp departure from that of former President Joe Biden. He has withdrawn the U.S. from international agreements like the Paris Climate Accord, cut numerous foreign aid programs and pursued closer ties with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. He has also floated the idea of taking over foreign territories, such as Greenland and the Gaza Strip, and imposed severe tariffs on longtime U.S. trading partners, including China.
According to an April 2025 Pew Research poll, just a few months into his presidency, Trump received mixed to negative ratings from most Americans. Among Republicans, however, support tends to follow party lines on key issues. In the case of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, 57% of Republicans say Trump is handling it correctly, while only 16% believe he’s being too soft on Russia. Democrats strongly disagree — 72% say Trump is leaning too far toward Moscow.
Watch the latest 34-minute episode of America Speaks as pollster and political analyst Dr. Frank Luntz talks to Americans about U.S. foreign policy under Trump — specifically, whether China poses a threat, the country’s role in the Russia-Ukraine war and whether Trump’s acceptance of a gift plane from Qatar raises ethical concerns.
15 May 2025
‘Get rid of DEI’: Americans debate the country’s future
Americans have mixed feelings about the country’s future, especially when it comes to politics and the economy. Many expect political divisions to deepen by 2050, and they tend to view the past more favorably than the present. Views on the future vary widely along party lines, with Republicans and Democrats expressing different levels of optimism about what lies ahead.Watch this 39-minute episode of America Speaks as pollster and political analyst Dr. Frank Luntz leads a discussion with everyday Americans about the country’s future and whether the next generation will be better or worse off.
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