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Washington Post
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
We asked 1,000 Americans about the L.A. protests. This is how they responded.
We asked 1,000 Americans about the L.A. protests. This is how they responded. We texted 1,000 Americans about the L.A. protests agitators that have no lives It will only escalate things These people just wanted to destroy suppressing freedom of speech out of control immigrants make America great This is how they responded. By Washington Post staff June 11, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. EDT 4 minutes ago What do Americans think about the protests in Los Angeles and President Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard and Marines there? The Washington Post and George Mason University's Schar School texted more than 1,000 people Tuesday — including more than 200 California residents — to ask. The survey finds Americans are divided in their views toward L.A. protesters and Trump's decision to send the National Guard and Marines to the city. California residents are more critical of Trump's actions, as are Democrats and political independents. Americans are also mostly negative on Trump's handling of immigration, an issue that was a strength for him early in his presidency. Participants' answers have been lightly edited for clarity and style. Do you support or oppose Trump sending the National Guard and Marines to respond to the L.A. protests? Support 41% Unsure 15% Oppose 44% Deploying the military to crush political protest is classic authoritarian fascism, and must be opposed. California man, 38, independent Quell the uprising before it gets out of control. California man, 63, Republican It doesn't seem like the city or state asked for or wanted that support and seems to be escalating an already tenuous and difficult situation. Maryland woman, 37, Democrat Show more responses Americans are roughly split on Trump sending the National Guard and Marines to respond to the protests in L.A., while a majority of Californians oppose Trump deploying the military. Support Unsure Oppose California 32% In the "undefined" group, 32 percent of people responded with "Support." 10 In the "undefined" group, 10 percent of people responded with "Unsure." 58 In the "undefined" group, 58 percent of people responded with "Oppose." Other states 43 In the "undefined" group, 43 percent of people responded with "Support." 15 In the "undefined" group, 15 percent of people responded with "Unsure." 42 In the "undefined" group, 42 percent of people responded with "Oppose." Democrats 10 In the "undefined" group, 10 percent of people responded with "Support." 14 In the "undefined" group, 14 percent of people responded with "Unsure." 76 In the "undefined" group, 76 percent of people responded with "Oppose." Republicans 86 In the "undefined" group, 86 percent of people responded with "Support." 8 In the "undefined" group, 8 percent of people responded with "Unsure." 6 In the "undefined" group, 6 percent of people responded with "Oppose." Independents/Others 33 In the "undefined" group, 33 percent of people responded with "Support." 19 In the "undefined" group, 19 percent of people responded with "Unsure." 48 In the "undefined" group, 48 percent of people responded with "Oppose." Most Democrats oppose Trump sending the National Guard and Marines to L.A., while almost 9 in 10 Republicans support it. Independents lean against Trump's action by a 15-percentage-point margin, 48 percent to 33 percent. Tuned-in Americans tend to oppose sending the National Guard and Marines to L.A. Support Unsure Oppose Paying a lot of attention to L.A. protests (34%) 37% In the "undefined" group, 37 percent of people responded with "Support." 8 In the "undefined" group, 8 percent of people responded with "Unsure." 54 In the "undefined" group, 54 percent of people responded with "Oppose." Paying some attention (40%) 42 In the "undefined" group, 42 percent of people responded with "Support." 13 In the "undefined" group, 13 percent of people responded with "Unsure." 45 In the "undefined" group, 45 percent of people responded with "Oppose." Paying a little/no attention (26%) 46 In the "undefined" group, 46 percent of people responded with "Support." 26 In the "undefined" group, 26 percent of people responded with "Unsure." 29 In the "undefined" group, 29 percent of people responded with "Oppose." The more people are paying attention to the protests in L.A., the more likely they are to oppose Trump sending in the National Guard and Marines to respond to the protests. This is partly due to Democrats following the protests more closely, although independents who are paying more attention are also more critical of Trump's decision. Do you support or oppose the protests in Los Angeles against the federal government's immigration enforcement? Support 39% Unsure 21% Oppose 40% Americans are almost evenly split over the protests against the federal government's immigration enforcement efforts, with about 4 in 10 in support and opposition, and the remainder unsure. Riots are not peaceful protests. Damaging property and injuring people is not included in the right to assemble/protest. California woman, 56, independent Los Angeles is a county of immigrants who do a lot for our community & they are our friends. Most of them are hard working, great people. California woman, 72, Democrat I believe everyone has a right to disagree and protest ICE, however arson and violence is not acceptable. Florida man, 57, independent Show more responses Support Unsure Oppose California 45% In the "undefined" group, 45 percent of people responded with "Support." 19 In the "undefined" group, 19 percent of people responded with "Unsure." 36 In the "undefined" group, 36 percent of people responded with "Oppose." Other states 38 In the "undefined" group, 38 percent of people responded with "Support." 22 In the "undefined" group, 22 percent of people responded with "Unsure." 41 In the "undefined" group, 41 percent of people responded with "Oppose." Democrats 70 In the "undefined" group, 70 percent of people responded with "Support." 18 In the "undefined" group, 18 percent of people responded with "Unsure." 11 In the "undefined" group, 11 percent of people responded with "Oppose." Republicans 6 In the "undefined" group, 6 percent of people responded with "Support." 14 In the "undefined" group, 14 percent of people responded with "Unsure." 79 In the "undefined" group, 79 percent of people responded with "Oppose." Independents/Others 39 In the "undefined" group, 39 percent of people responded with "Support." 27 In the "undefined" group, 27 percent of people responded with "Unsure." 33 In the "undefined" group, 33 percent of people responded with "Oppose." Californians are more likely to support the protests, along with 7 in 10 Democrats. Independents are slightly more likely to support the protests than to oppose them, while about 8 in 10 Republicans are opposed. Do you think the L.A. protesters have been mostly peaceful or mostly violent? Mostly peaceful 35% Unsure 27% Mostly violent 37% Americans are also split over whether the protests in L.A. are mostly peaceful or mostly violent, with over one-quarter saying they are unsure. The protests in L.A. since Friday have been largely confined to a few city blocks. There have been sporadic, violent clashes involving a few protestors that prompted the mayor to impose a curfew. Mostly peaceful Unsure Mostly violent Democrats 60% In the "undefined" group, 60 percent of people responded with "Mostly peaceful." 23 In the "undefined" group, 23 percent of people responded with "Unsure." 16 In the "undefined" group, 16 percent of people responded with "Mostly violent." Republicans 11 In the "undefined" group, 11 percent of people responded with "Mostly peaceful." 23 In the "undefined" group, 23 percent of people responded with "Unsure." 66 In the "undefined" group, 66 percent of people responded with "Mostly violent." Independents/Others 35 In the "undefined" group, 35 percent of people responded with "Mostly peaceful." 32 In the "undefined" group, 32 percent of people responded with "Unsure." 33 In the "undefined" group, 33 percent of people responded with "Mostly violent." Six in 10 Democrats say the protesters have been mostly peaceful while two-thirds of Republicans say they have been mostly violent and independents are split. Are police using too much force dealing with L.A. protesters, not using enough force or handling it about right? Too much 31% About right 43% Not enough 26% About 3 in 10 Americans say police are using too much force dealing with L.A. protesters, about a quarter say they are not using enough force and over 4 in 10 say they are handling it 'about right.' Too much About right Not enough Democrats 55% In the "undefined" group, 55 percent of people responded with "Too much." 35 In the "undefined" group, 35 percent of people responded with "About right." 9 In the "undefined" group, 9 percent of people responded with "Not enough." Republicans 4 In the "undefined" group, 4 percent of people responded with "Too much." 46 In the "undefined" group, 46 percent of people responded with "About right." 50 In the "undefined" group, 50 percent of people responded with "Not enough." Independents/Others 34 In the "undefined" group, 34 percent of people responded with "Too much." 45 In the "undefined" group, 45 percent of people responded with "About right." 21 In the "undefined" group, 21 percent of people responded with "Not enough." Most Democrats say police are using too much force, while half of Republicans say they are not using enough force. Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Trump is handling immigration enforcement, including deportations? Approve 37% Unsure 12% Disapprove 52% The poll finds the public rating Trump's immigration policy — including deportations — negatively by a 15 percentage-point margin, 52 percent to 37 percent, an issue that was a strong point for him a few months ago. Approve Unsure Disapprove Voted for Trump 75% In the "undefined" group, 75 percent of people responded with "Approve." 13 In the "undefined" group, 13 percent of people responded with "Unsure." 12 In the "undefined" group, 12 percent of people responded with "Disapprove." Voted for Harris 5 In the "undefined" group, 5 percent of people responded with "Approve." 4 In the "undefined" group, 4 percent of people responded with "Unsure." 90 In the "undefined" group, 90 percent of people responded with "Disapprove." Three-quarters of Americans who voted for Trump approve of the president's immigration policy, while 9 in 10 of those who voted for Kamala Harris disapprove.
NBC Sports
28-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
As Commanders win, fans warm up to the team name
Winning is the ultimate deodorant. It's also a pretty effective perfume. For the Commanders, a spritz or two of success has caused fans to change their opinion about a name that felt like a best-bad-option placeholder when it was first adopted. A new poll from the Washington Post and the Schar School finds that 53 percent of D.C.-area adults 'like' or 'love' the Commanders name. It's an increase from only 34 percent liking or loving the name as of last year Still, 36 percent of the respondents don't like the name — and nine percent hate it. 'Commanders' replaced 'Washington Football Team,' which became the name after former team owner Daniel Snyder — who'd said he'd all-caps NEVER change the prior name — abruptly dumped it in 2020. Speculation emerges from time to time that the old name could return, especially at a time when certain words that had seemingly cycled out of the lexicon are making a comeback. As the Commanders embark on what apparently will be a new age of consistent contention, support for the current name naturally will grow. Something like getting to a Super Bowl could be the thing that cements the current name.
Washington Post
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
D.C. Mayor Bowser's approval rating recovers as Trump worries emerge, poll finds
D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser's approval rating recovered from last year's decade-low marks, a Washington Post-Schar School poll finds, as District residents' concerns about crime drop — and worries about President Donald Trump and a GOP-controlled Congress's incursions on the city's autonomy emerge. Fifty-three percent of residents approve of Bowser (D) while 41 percent disapprove according to the poll results, a positive rating that holds on both sides of the Anacostia River. This marks a seven percentage point increase from last year, when she saw her lowest job performance ratings of the decade and the city was starting to recover from a generational spike in violence. Bowser remains less popular than she was in Post polls from 2015 to 2022, when her approval ratings ranged from 58 percent to as high as 67 percent.
