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New York Post
9 hours ago
- Business
- New York Post
Young white men feel the need to ‘walk on eggshells' and censor themselves at work — here's why
It looks like the workplace is the new minefield — and young white men say they're walking on eggshells. Nearly two in three white men aged 18 to 29 — around 12 million guys — feel the need to keep their mouths shut at work, too afraid to speak freely for fear of being canceled, called out, or canned, according to a new J.L. Partners poll commissioned for the podcast, 'White Men Can't Work!' And they're not just staying quiet — they're losing out. About 6 million say they've missed a promotion or other opportunity because of their race and gender, or so they think. Advertisement 'Millions of men are walking around on eggshells at work, too scared to speak freely — whilst knowing that being male can now be a disaster for your career,' said Tim Samuels, the BBC and National Geographic documentarian behind the new five-part series investigating what happens when 'woke culture' meets the workplace. 3 Close to 12 million young white guys are zipping it on the job — too scared to speak their minds without getting canceled, called out or canned, a new poll says. Vasyl – He added, 'The scale of discrimination, self-censorship and anxiety is staggering.' Advertisement Across all age groups, 43% of white men — about 41 million — say they're biting their tongues on the job. Another 25 million claim they've lost out on gigs or advancement due to being white and male. Samuels' series dives into the impact of radical DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) programs sweeping corporate America — and what he claims is a growing epidemic of reverse discrimination. ''White Men Can't Work!' has spoken to guys who've been sacked literally just for being men, or pushed out over crazy micro-aggressions such as talking about the male and female ends of cables,' Samuels said. 'James,' a teacher, says HR made the company's stance crystal clear: 'The Head of HR at the school, standing in the middle of the office, said loud and proud: 'One thing is for sure, we're not having another man be the new head.'' Advertisement 3 White men say they're muzzled at work — with 41 million biting their tongues and 25 million claiming they've been passed over just for being, well, white and male. .shock – And 'Mark,' in finance, says, 'I have been rejected for being considered for job roles because the client has expressly asked for all-female lists… It's no surprise so many men take their lives in their 40s and 50s.' Clinical psychologist Dr. Carole Sherwood weighed in, 'We are definitely living through a groupthink crisis… We'll look at it with a lot of sorrow because there are a lot of people taking their lives because they've been shamed and ostracised and that is wrong.' As per the poll, some women apparently agree that the pendulum has swung too far. A female firefighter said white men are 'definitely getting overlooked' for new hires. Advertisement Sally, a miner, also notably said, 'We just wanted a chance and to not be groped at work. And it feels like the preferential treatment pendulum has swung a little bit too far to the other side.' Professor Alex Edmans of London Business School compared the DEI craze to 'the tech, tulip [and] South China Sea bubbles,' saying it's all 'not backed up by real fundamentals and evidence.' In similar news, as previously reported by The Post, as Paramount dukes it out with President Donald Trump in court, the media giant quietly cut a check to make another lawsuit disappear — one over alleged anti-white, anti-straight bias. 3 They're not just zipping their lips — they're getting zipped out of promotions, too. Around 6 million say being white and male cost them a shot at moving up. Drobot Dean – Former 'SEAL Team' script coordinator Brian Beneker slapped Paramount Global, CBS Entertainment, and CBS Studios with a lawsuit in 2024, claiming he was repeatedly passed over for promotions because he's a straight, white guy. According to America First Legal, which represented Beneker, the case ended in a hush-hush settlement after Paramount started tiptoeing away from its once-bold DEI agenda — a move AFL senior counsel Nick Barry called 'satisfactory.'
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Donald Trump Approval Rating Bounces Back After Musk, LA Feuds
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Donald Trump's approval rating is showing signs of recovery following high-profile clashes with Elon Musk and intensifying protests in Los Angeles over his immigration crackdown. The latest J.L. Partners/Daily Mail poll, conducted between June 10-11 among 1,807 registered voters, shows Trump's approval rating at 48 percent, up from 47 percent last week, while his disapproval is down 1 point to 52 percent. The latest survey had a 2.3 percent margin of error. The Context It has been a turbulent start to the month for Donald Trump, with the resignation of billionaire Elon Musk from his role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). That was followed by a public spat between the two men, Musk making the unsubstantiated claim that Trump is named in the Epstein files and calling for the impeachment of the president. Musk later said he regretted his remarks. A week later, Trump authorized the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles after reported violence against law enforcement, specifically ICE agents carrying out deportation raids in the city. The move has lead to widespread backlash, with nationwide protests planned this weekend. But Trump's clashes with Elon Musk and aggressive response to immigration protests in Los Angeles have not weakened his standing—instead, they appear to have energized his core supporters. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after arriving on Air Force One, Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after arriving on Air Force One, Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Alex Brandon/AP What To Know The poll also showed that 55 percent of voters favor Trump's approach to illegal immigration while 45 percent disapprove. That support comes despite fierce backlash over Trump's decision to send National Guard troops and U.S. Marines into Los Angeles, a move sharply condemned by California Governor Gavin Newsom and L.A. Mayor Karen Bass. "Democracy is under assault right before our eyes—the moment we've feared has arrived," Newsom warned. "Trump is pulling a military dragnet all across Los Angeles. Well beyond his stated intent to go after violent and serious criminals, his agents are arresting dishwashers, gardeners, day laborers and seamstresses." Despite the backlash, Trump's hard-line stance on immigration appears to be resonating with a significant portion of the public. CNN's Harry Enten noted that Trump's net approval rating on immigration has improved dramatically—from -21 in June 2017 to +1 today—marking his biggest gain on any major issue. A YouGov/CBS News poll found that 54 percent of Americans support his deportation program, a higher level of approval than he receives on the economy or inflation. Additional polling from RMG Research and InsiderAdvantage showed even greater support for both the deportations and his decision to send troops to Los Angeles. Still, while many Americans back the broader goals of Trump's immigration agenda, they are far less supportive of how it is being implemented. Just 39 percent approve of the administration's overall deportation strategy, while 56 percent disapprove. The issue is deeply polarized: 93 percent of Republicans back the plan, compared to just 18 percent of Democrats. Independent voters remain split. Trump's use of military force has become even more contentious. A separate YouGov poll found that only 34 percent of Americans support sending Marines to Los Angeles, while 47 percent oppose the move. A majority—56 percent—believe protests should be handled by state and local governments, not the federal government. Meanwhile, polling analysts G. Elliott Morris and Nate Silver report that Trump's immigration numbers have dropped by as much as six points in recent weeks. As support for his immigration policy softens, Trump's overall approval rating has also slipped. Newsweek's latest tracker shows Trump with 46 percent approval and 51 percent disapproval—down from 48 percent approval and 50 percent disapproval just two days earlier. Other polls confirm the decline. A YouGov/Economist survey conducted June 6–9 among 1,533 adults found that Trump's approval rating had dropped to 43 percent, from 45 percent the previous week, while his disapproval rating rose to 52 percent, up from 49 percent. The poll had a margin of error of 3.5 percentage points. A Quinnipiac University poll conducted June 5–9 among 1,265 registered voters showed Trump's approval falling by three points since April to 38 percent, while his disapproval ticked up by one point to 54 percent. Similarly, an AP-NORC poll from the same period showed a two-point dip in approval to 39 percent, and a three-point rise in disapproval to 60 percent. Navigator Research also recorded a one-point decline in approval and a one-point increase in disapproval between June 5 and 9. The latest Quantus Insights poll, conducted June 9–11, revealed the same trend. However, not all polling data paints a negative picture. Some surveys show Trump either holding steady or gaining ground. A Morning Consult poll conducted June 3–9 put his approval at 50 percent, up three points from the previous week, while his disapproval fell seven points to 44 percent. A CBS/YouGov poll found no change at all, with Trump holding steady at 45 percent approval and 55 percent disapproval for the second month in a row. What People Are Saying J.L. Partners co-founder James Johnson told the Daily Mail: "Trump might be inviting criticism on the airwaves, but these numbers show that voters are behind him on his approach to illegal migration." Trump wrote on social media on Wednesday: "If our troops didn't go into Los Angeles, it would be burning to the ground right now, just like so much of their housing burned to the ground. The great people of Los Angeles are very lucky that I made the decision to go in and help!!!" What Happens Next Trump's approval rating could fluctuate in the coming weeks, depending on the outcome of key events, particularly how demonstrations against ICE actions unfold in Los Angeles and other major cities.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Is Trump's approval slipping after his recent feud with Elon Musk? Here's what a new poll reveals about rising backlash, party tensions, and Musk's third-party push
Trump approval rating drops to 47% after feud with Elon Musk over spending bill, new poll shows- President Donald Trump's approval rating has slipped to 47% following his recent public clash with Elon Musk over a proposed spending bill, according to a new Daily Mail/J.L. Partners poll conducted on June 6, 2025. The dip marks a 3-point decline from May, when his approval stood at 50%. The poll surveyed 1,006 registered voters and carries a margin of error of 3.1%. More Americans now disapprove of Trump's job performance, with 53% expressing disapproval compared to 47% who still approve. The fallout from the feud appears to be affecting both Trump and Musk in the eyes of the public—but not equally. Is Elon Musk losing public favor after his fallout with Trump? According to the poll, Elon Musk's popularity has taken a hit, with 56% of Americans now viewing him unfavorably, while only 34% see him in a positive light. A remaining 10% remain undecided about the Tesla and SpaceX founder. Despite the feud, a larger share of Americans still side with Trump in this standoff. The survey shows 31% support Trump in the ongoing feud, while just 23% side with Musk. However, nearly half—46%—are undecided, reflecting potential volatility in public opinion. How are Republicans, Democrats, and independents reacting? The partisan divide is clear in this conflict. Among Republicans, 59% back Trump while just 12% support Musk. Interestingly, 28% of Republicans remain unsure, signaling that even within his base, the feud may be causing some hesitation. Live Events Among Democrats, 35% now support Musk, compared to only 10% who support Trump. Yet, a majority—54%—say they're undecided, indicating neither figure has fully captured their loyalty. Independents also lean toward Trump but with less certainty: 26% support him, while 20% back Musk. Again, a majority of 54% are undecided, leaving room for both figures to gain or lose support. Does anyone support Elon Musk's third-party idea? On Thursday, Elon Musk hinted at forming a new political third-party, but interest appears minimal so far. Only 4% of voters say they'd support a Musk party. Meanwhile, 42% remain aligned with the Democratic Party, and 35% back Republicans. The idea gained some attention after hardcore Trump supporters called for Musk to be deported, but the public seems largely opposed to such rhetoric. Only 30% support deporting Musk, while 35% oppose it, and the rest remain neutral or unsure. What happened to Musk's DOGE initiative in the White House? Elon Musk's stint as a special advisor to President Trump ended in late May. His major role involved leading a cost-cutting initiative—referred to as the DOGE team, aimed at reducing government waste, fraud, and abuse. However, public sentiment around DOGE is increasingly skeptical. According to the poll, 41% view DOGE as a failure, compared to 33% who see it as a success. The remaining 25% are unsure, reflecting mixed perceptions about the initiative's impact. The divide is again political: 57% of Republicans believe DOGE was successful, while 60% of Democrats see it as a failed effort. Could this feud impact Trump's chances in the 2026 midterms? With his approval rating slipping and internal tensions growing, Trump may face growing challenges ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Although he maintains strong support among Republicans, the overall 47% approval rating shows a narrowing base. Meanwhile, Musk's sharp decline in favorability may limit his influence outside tech circles. Whether Musk will follow through with a political party or whether Trump can bounce back from the drop in public sentiment remains to be seen. FAQs: Q1: What is Trump's latest approval rating after the Elon Musk feud? Trump's approval rating has dropped to 47% after the clash with Musk. Q2: How do voters view Elon Musk's third-party idea? Only 4% of voters support Musk starting a new political party.
Newsweek
29-05-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
The Bulletin May 26, 2025
The rundown: More than 100 days into President Trump's second term, a surprising trend is emerging—growing support from young adults. Here's what it reveals. Why it matters: Once seen as a demographic firmly aligned with Democrats, younger Americans are showing signs of drift and are increasingly warming to Trump's message, polls show. Experts told Newsweek that this is driven less by enthusiasm for Trump's agenda than by deep frustration with the economy, political institutions and the direction of the country. The shift has been evident in multiple recent polls. For example, the J.L. Partners/Daily Mail poll, conducted between May 13 and 14 among 1,003 registered voters, showed that Trump's approval rating among 18-29 year olds jumped six points from the previous poll, when it stood at 44 percent. Read more in-depth coverage: Trump Approval Rating Plummets With Key Voter Group TL/DR: An even bigger increase was seen in the latest YouGov/Economist poll, conducted between May 19 and 16 among 1,710 adults. What happens now? Melissa Deckman, an expert in generational voting trends, doubts that Trump's popularity among young voters will last, particularly amid such a volatile economy. "I suspect that once companies such as Walmart increase prices as a reaction to the tariffs, Trump's favorability will drop with many groups, including younger Americans," she said. Deeper reading How Donald Trump Is Winning Back Young Americans
Newsweek
26-05-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
How Donald Trump Is Winning Back Young Americans
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. More than 100 days into President Donald Trump's second term, a surprising trend is emerging: growing support from young adults. Once seen as a demographic firmly aligned with Democrats, younger Americans are showing signs of drift and are increasingly warming to Trump's message, polls show. Experts told Newsweek that this is driven less by enthusiasm for Trump's agenda than by deep frustration with the economy, political institutions, and the direction of the country. The shift has been evident in multiple recent polls. For example, the J.L. Partners/Daily Mail poll, conducted between May 13 and 14 among 1,003 registered voters, showed that Trump's approval rating among 18-29 year olds jumped 6 points from the previous poll, when it stood at 44 percent. An even bigger increase was seen in the latest YouGov/Economist poll, conducted between May 19 and 16 among 1,710 adults. In the survey, Trump's approval rating among Gen Z voters jumped 7 points, from 28 percent last week to 35 percent this week. Meanwhile, his disapproval rating dropped by 11 points to 51 percent. The latest InsiderAdvantage/Trafalgar Group poll, conducted between May 17 and 19 among 1,000 likely voters, showed a smaller increase of 2 points, with 52 percent of 18- 39-year-olds (which also includes millennials) approving of Trump's job performance. It comes after last week's YouGov/Economist poll showed that Trump's approval rating among millennials had made a sharp rebound. Americans aged 30 to 44 approved of Trump's job performance by 46 percent in May, up from 38 percent in April, although the latest poll showed that it had dropped to 42 percent. Photo-illustration by Newsweek/Getty Trump's bounce-back with young voters comes after weeks of sagging numbers tied to economic anxiety and fallout from his "Liberation Day" tariffs. The policy move rattled markets, prompting a sharp sell-off before an eventual recovery. But public sentiment did not rebound as quickly as the Dow. Polls throughout April showed sliding approval ratings—not only for Trump's overall job performance but also for his handling of the economy. However, the polls now suggest that the bleeding has stopped. Melissa Deckman and Lucas Walsh, experts in generational voting trends, told Newsweek that this has less to do with deepening alignment with Trump's agenda among young voters than it is a reflection of their disillusionment with Democratic leadership, frustration with the economy, and, therefore, growing distrust in traditional politics. "Compared with older Americans, Gen Z is far less trustful of political institutions, so their inability to afford rent and pay back their college loans, amidst a tough market, was the biggest factor shaping their vote decision (in 2024)," Deckman, the CEO of the Public Religion Research Institute, said. Between 2020 and 2024, both rent and student loan debts in the U.S. experienced notable increases, impacting young Americans' financial burdens. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the cost of renting a primary residence rose by approximately 22.6 percent from 2020 to 2024. This means that a rental costing $1,000 in 2020 would have increased to about $1,226 by 2024. However, other analyses suggest even steeper increases. Zillow reported that average apartment rents increased by 29 percent, and single-family home rents surged by 43 percent since April 2020. During the same period, student loan debt also saw significant growth. The total national student loan debt increased from approximately $1.69 trillion in 2020 to about $1.78 trillion in 2024, marking a 5.1 percent rise. Such increases can be partly attributed to inflation, which peaked at 9.1 percent in 2022. Trump has repeatedly sought to blame his predecessor for inflation. In the 2024 presidential debates, Trump accused then-President Joe Biden of "destroying the economy," alleging that inflation reached unprecedented levels under their leadership. Deckman suggested that this kind of rhetoric sowed the seed of distrust in the Democratic Party among young people in 2024. Polls show that since Trump began his second term, the Democrats have failed to regain that trust. "It is pretty clear that younger voters have soured on Democrats last election cycle," Deckman said. Polls conducted in the wake of Trump's win have shown that the Democrats are more unpopular than ever. And that is also true among young people. The 50th edition of the Harvard Youth Poll, which surveyed 2,096 Americans aged 18-29 in April via Ipsos Public Affairs' Knowledge Panel, found that just 23 percent of young Americans (ages 18-29) approve of congressional Democrats, down sharply from 42 percent in spring 2017. The poll also found that young voters increasingly see Republicans as better on the economy. Many criticize Democrats for being "elitist" (51 percent), overly focused on "political correctness" (70 percent) and prioritizing "other people" over their concerns (54 percent), according to the poll. Additionally, a Yale Youth Poll, which surveyed 4,100 registered voters between April 1 and April 3, including an oversample of 2,024 voters aged 18-29, showed that young voters are now overwhelmingly Republican. Voters aged 18-21 leaned Republican by 11.7 points when asked who they would support in the 2026 Congressional elections, while voters aged 22-29 favored Democrats by 6.4 points. Lucas Walsh, who is a professor at Monash University in Australia, said that dissatisfaction with the Democratic party among young people does not fully explain why they are increasingly supporting Trump. "We can attribute some of this surge to dissatisfaction with the Democrats at the last election, but most young voters have a distrust in government," Monash said. The Harvard Youth Poll found that only 19 percent of young voters trust the federal government. He added that such distrust in government is at the heart of why young people are increasingly leaning Republican. "Perhaps it is Trump's image of disrupting Washington orthodoxies that is appealing to this longer term distrust in federal government," he said. President Donald Trump points as he leaves the East Room of the White House on May 21, 2025. President Donald Trump points as he leaves the East Room of the White House on May 21, 2025. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP A Young Men Research Initiative (YMRI) study showed that social media has played a big role in eroding trust in politicians among male Gen Z voters. Platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram serve as key news sources for young men, and algorithmic amplification of negative content often erodes confidence in whoever is in power. During his campaign, Trump capitalized on this, appearing on The Joe Rogan Experience, the Shawn Ryan Show, Theo Von's podcast and Lex Fridman's podcast. All four podcasts draw a largely young, male audience. Deckman said this was a "smart decision" by Trump. "Gen Z rejects legacy media at higher rates than older Americans and it was a smart strategy of the Trump campaign to make direct appeals to young men on digital shows hosted by Joe Rogan, Theo Von, Logan Paul, and others that have a predominantly male, younger audience last fall," she said. Meanwhile, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris declined to appear on The Joe Rogan Experience, a decision YMRI co-founder Jackson Katz previously told Newsweek he found "disappointing." "I think that would have been a very powerful statement to young men," he said. "It would have been a statement to them that she sees them, she cares about them, and she wants to do whatever she can to help them. Because I think a big part of the narrative that's emerged over the last decade is that Democrats hate white men, or they don't care about white men. They don't care about the struggles of white men, especially young white men. And I think that's completely untrue." Since Trump took office again, he has continued to sow distrust in traditional institutions, including the press. In March 2025, he escalated his attacks by suggesting that major news outlets like CNN and MSNBC were engaging in illegal activities, a claim lacking substantiation. He also banned the Associated Press from the White House press pool after the news agency refused to refer to the Gulf of Mexico, as it is still known internationally, by Trump's new moniker, the Gulf of America. Meanwhile, in April, the White House began holding press briefings for MAGA influencers, whom they called the "new media." That included YouTubers Jake and Logan Paul and mixed martial artist Conor McGregor, who have primarily young male audiences. In June, Trump appeared on Logan Paul's podcast, Impaulsive, where the two discussed a wide range of topics, including aliens and artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, Jake Paul contributed $10,000 to the Trump Save America Joint Fundraising Committee. Shauna Daly, a cofounder of the liberal YMRI, explained the significance of appealing to young male voters. "In order to win, he needs to change the electorate," she told NPR. "And young men historically are less likely to vote, but if he can turn them out, if he can get them to vote, that could change the electorate enough to give him a margin of victory." But Deckman doubts that Trump's popularity among young voters will last, particularly amid such a volatile economy. "I suspect that once companies such as Walmart increase prices as a reaction to the tariffs, Trump's favorability will drop with many groups, including younger Americans," she said.
