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Irish Independent
a day ago
- Politics
- Irish Independent
Seven in 10 Americans think government is hiding Epstein details
The two-day poll, which closed on Wednesday, showed 69pc of respondents thought the federal government was hiding details about Epstein's clients, compared to 6pc who disagreed and about one in four who said they weren't sure. Epstein, a wealthy financier and convicted sex offender, was facing federal charges of sex-trafficking minors when he died by suicide in jail in 2019. He had pleaded not guilty, and the case was dismissed after his death. The case has captivated swathes of Mr Trump's political base who were expecting lurid details after some of Mr Trump's top law enforcement officials said they would be releasing documents that would lead to major revelations about Epstein and his alleged clientele. The Trump administration last week reversed course on its pledge, enraging some of the president's followers. Close to two-thirds of Republicans think the administration is hiding details on Epstein's business, the Reuters/Ipsos poll found. Just 17pc of Americans approve of Mr Trump's handling of the case, a weaker rating than the president received on any other issue in the poll. Among Republicans, 35pc approved, compared to 29pc who disapproved and the rest who said they weren't sure or didn't answer the question. Reuters reported on Wednesday that Mr Trump and White House officials were weighing a range of options including unsealing new documents, appointing a special prosecutor and drafting executive actions on issues such as paedophilia. Mr Trump, however, has been defiant, describing supporters hung up on the issue as 'weaklings' who were helping Democrats. 'I don't want their support anymore!' Mr Trump said in a social media post. The beliefs following Epstein's death were part of a range of conspiracies that have taken hold in US politics, including 'QAnon', a far-right fringe belief that a cabal of cannibalistic child molesters inside the US government have conspired against Mr Trump. Behind the scenes Mr Trump and aides have also reached out to key MAGA-aligned influencers, urging them to dial down their criticism of the administration's handling of the Epstein investigation and shift focus to broader priorities for the America First movement.
Bangkok Post
a day ago
- Business
- Bangkok Post
Poll finds rising economic anxieties
Thais fear for the future, with rising anxieties over income and possible job losses, according to the "What Worries the World" survey conducted by global market research firm Ipsos. The study outlines the five primary concerns among the Thai population during the first half of 2025, which are financial/political corruption (45%), poverty & social inequality (37%), unemployment (31%), inflation (24%) and crime & violence (22%), according to Pimtai Suwannasuk, Ipsos Thailand's senior client officer. The survey sample covers 24,737 adults aged 16-74 in 30 participating countries, including 500 Thai adults aged 20-74. The study took place during April 25 to May 9. The concerns indicate widespread economic uncertainty, reduced confidence in big-ticket items and household purchases, and "cakeism" when it comes to the economic perspective, where citizens oppose tax increases while simultaneously advocating for increased public service expenditure. Income confidence and employment security are among the key factors to impact consumer confidence, according to Usana Chantarklum, managing director of Ipsos Ltd. Economically, the survey illustrates cakeism among the Thai population. A significant number (45%) of Thais disagree with raising taxes to support higher government spending. At the same time, a huge majority (70%) of respondents support increased spending on public services. The economic outlook among Thai consumers is marked by a notable increase in concern and hesitancy regarding major purchases, including homes, cars and even household goods. The survey reveals that 65% of Thais describe the current economic situation in the country as bad, a 10 percentage point increase from last year. This decline in confidence has made Thais more hesitant to spend, especially on big-ticket items. Some 53% of Thais feel less comfortable buying large items such as homes or cars, a 6 percentage point increase from last year. Furthermore, this apprehension extends to general household purchases, with 46% of Thais feeling less comfortable making other household purchases, a 10 percentage point increase from last year. Looking ahead to the next six months, Thais anticipate significant increases in various household expenses. For example, 69% anticipate higher utility bills -- a spike of 10 percentage points over utilities bills from the previous round -- while 66% project rising fuel costs, also up 7 points. Job security remains a major concern, with almost 6 in 10 Thais (59%) knowing someone who has lost their job in the past six months, a slight 2 percentage point decrease from the previous year. Nearly one-third of Thais (28%) are concerned about losing their own jobs in the next six months, a decrease of 2 percentage points from last year. Confidence in job security has sharply declined, with nearly half (48%) feeling less secure about their own, their family's and friends' job stability, a 12 percentage point increase from last year. Moreover, 54% of Thais are less confident in their ability to invest for the future, whether for retirement or their children's education, an increase of 15 percentage points from the previous year. Only 37% of Thai respondents expect their personal financial situation to improve over the next six months -- a significant drop of 17% compared to last year. Furthermore, the findings highlight a sense of societal and national fragility: 66% of Thais think "society is broken" and 60% view the country as being in decline. This is reflected in Ipsos's "Society is Broken Index" where Thailand scores 77%, the highest among 31 surveyed countries, compared to a global average of 61%. The survey also indicates a strong public demand for exceptional leaders with the authority to genuinely address social and economic issues. Some 79% of Thais expressed the need for a leader willing to break the rules to fix the country's problems. Moreover, 77% advocate for a strong leader to reclaim the country from the rich and powerful.
Global News
a day ago
- Health
- Global News
Non-binary person's U.S. deportation paused due to risks faced by LGBTQ+ people
A non-binary person is being allowed to temporarily remain in Canada after removal proceedings were stayed by a judge who said an immigration officer did not consider the potential dangers facing LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. Angel Jenkel came to Canada in August 2022, but says they overstayed their six month visitor visa while taking care of their now fiancé who requires 24/7 care due to epilepsy. Jenkel was scheduled to be returned to the U.S. on July 3, but raised the potential of irreparable harm and fear for safety if returned to the U.S. as rights and protections for trans and non-binary people are rolled back. 6:20 Ipsos poll reveals Canada leads world in LGBTQ2S+ rights A Federal Court decision says the immigration officer reviewing Jenkel's pre-removal risk assessment failed to consider recent developments in the U.S. and relied instead on information from January 2024 National Documentation Package which provided information on potential risks. Story continues below advertisement Justice Julie Blackhawk says in her decision that the officer's approach was 'flawed and unreasonable' for not considering up-to-date risks for LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. Jenkel can now stay in Canada until a judicial review of Blackhawk's decision is complete, and if the result is favourable for Jenkel then their application to stay in Canada will be reopened and reviewed by a different officer.
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Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Is the American Dream still attainable? Here's what voters said in a new poll
For generations, the American Dream has been the belief that anyone in the U.S., regardless of their background, can achieve success through hard work and perseverance. But, new polling reveals that many Americans doubt the dream remains achievable in today's world. In the latest Quinnipiac University survey, respondents were asked, 'Which comes closer to your line of thinking: the American dream is alive and well or the American dream is not attainable?' A plurality of respondents, 50%, said the dream is not attainable, while 43% said it is alive and well. An additional 7% said they did not know. When the results were broken down by partisan affiliation, a massive divide emerged. The vast majority of Republicans, 79%, said the American Dream — a catchphrase first popularized in 1931 amidst the Great Depression — is still within reach. Meanwhile, 78% of Democrats said it is not. Independents were more evenly split, with 51% describing it as unattainable and 41% saying it is alive and well. 'Is the sun setting on the American Dream? Overall, voters have their concerns, though Republicans have a far rosier view,' Tim Malloy, a Quinnipiac analyst, concluded in the poll. The poll sampled 1,290 registered voters July 10 to 14 and has a margin of error of 2.7 percentage points. The results come in contrast to other recent surveys, which have found greater belief that the American Dream can still be realized. For example, in a July Ipsos poll, 56% of respondents disagreed with the statement that the dream 'isn't attainable for someone like me.' Forty-four percent said they agreed. And, in a July 2024 Pew Research Center survey, 53% of respondents said the dream 'is still possible for people to achieve,' while 41% said it 'was once possible for people to achieve.'
The Hill
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Trump approval on immigration lowest in second term: Poll
President Trump's approval rating on immigration has fallen to 41 percent — the lowest since his return to the White House, according to a new survey. In a two-day poll conducted this week by Reuters/Ipsos, roughly half of the respondents said they disapproved of how the president has carried out his sweeping immigration crackdown. The White House didn't immediately comment for this story. Protests against Trump's policies, including deportation efforts and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) workplace raids, are slated to take place across the country Thursday. According to the latest poll, attitudes have soured on the Trump administration's handling of immigration since demonstrations broke out in Los Angeles last month following an uptick in ICE raids in California. More than half of the people surveyed in a similar February poll said they approved of Trump's handling of immigration — a high mark for his second term, but the number dropped as the administration has ramped up aggressive measures to arrest and deport migrants. A separate poll from The Associated Press-NORC Research Center released Thursday mirrored the Reuters poll's findings of a decline in support for Trump's immigration policies. Immigration has consistently been one of Trump's strongest issues in polls since his return to the Oval Office in January. The White House revealed this month that ICE arrested 100,000 people in the first half of the year. That two-day poll also found that some of the administration's tactics could be drawing backlash. Less than a third of respondents said they support conducting ICE arrests at workplaces. Republicans were divided on the issue, with 56 percent in favor of workplace raids, 24 percent opposed and about 20 percent unsure. Democrats, meanwhile, overwhelmingly opposed the workplace arrests at 82 percent,' according to the survey. Most respondents, 53 percent, said they disagreed with conducting ICE arrests 'like military operations,' while 42 percent said they opposed ICE officers wearing masks. A separate Harvard CAPS/Harris poll released Monday found that Trump continues to receive high marks for other tactics. About 60 percent of voters surveyed said they supported the president's beefed up border security efforts, for example, while 75 percent supported the administration's efforts to deport criminals who are in the country illegally. The Reuters/Ipsos poll was conducted July 15-16 among 1,027 U.S. adults and has a margin of error of 3 percentage points.
