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Update: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 Communicating in Crisis: Coronavirus Nationwide surveys of registered voters; Each wave represents approximately 1,000 interviews taken over the prior three days. Latest wave conducted May 21-May 25, 2020. For more info, visit navigatorresearch.org
Key takeaways: • Trump’s pandemic approval rating remains low as more people hear about him not wearing a mask and claiming to take hydroxychloroquine. • The vast majority of Americans say elected officials should be required to wear masks in government buildings, and two thirds disapprove of Trump not wearing one. • Despite many states reopening, a majority remain concerned social distancing will end too soon and prolong the pandemic, and few want to speed up reopening in their own state. Nationwide surveys of registered voters; Each wave represents approximately 1,000 interviews taken over the prior three days. Latest wave conducted May 21-May 25, 2020. For more info, visit navigatorresearch.org
Trump’s Pandemic Approval Remains Deeply Underwater
Only 41% of Americans approve of the way that Trump is handling the coronavirus pandemic.
• Only 36% of independents approve of his handling of the pandemic.
• Among whites without a college degree, just over half (51%) approve of his handling, while only 42% of college
educated whites and 23% of people of color approve.
Do you approve or disapprove of the way that Donald Trump is handling the coronavirus pandemic?
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Nationwide surveys of registered voters; Each wave represents approximately 1,000 interviews taken over the prior three days.
Latest wave conducted May 21-May 25, 2020. For more info, visit navigatorresearch.orgAmericans Hearing About Trump Taking Unproven Drugs and
Not Wearing a Mask
Since May 18, negative conversation around Trump’s handling continues to include concern about reopening the
country too soon, as well as his refusal to wear a mask and taking drugs that have not been proven to work.
In a few words, what negative things have you seen, read, or heard recently about Donald Trump’s handling of
the coronavirus pandemic?
May 25 “He won’t wear a mask, he thinks he’s
smarter than the experts, and he wants May 18
to open the country too soon.”
“Him deciding to take a drug not
intended for the purpose he is using it.
Denying that Covid-19 is not getting worse May 12
in this country, Not wearing a mask.
Numerous other things.”
“Reopening the country possibly leading
to a second wave.” May 5
“His refusal to wear a mask and his supporting the drug
hydroxychloroquine…”
Nationwide surveys of registered voters; Each wave represents approximately 1,000 interviews taken over the prior three days.
Latest wave conducted May 21-May 25, 2020. For more info, visit navigatorresearch.orgFellow Americans Ignoring Precautions Now a Top Worry
Worries about other Americans not wearing masks or social distancing and causing the virus to spread is a top
worry, comparable to nursing home vulnerability and the possibility of a second wave after reopening.
• Among independents, 78% are “very” or “somewhat” worried about other people not following precautions,
as are 65% of Republicans.
Below are some things some people might be worried about in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Please indicate how worried you are about each one.
% Net Worried % Net Worried
May 25 May 18
People in nursing homes being especially at risk and in danger 87
53% Very Worried 37 Smwt. Worried 90
from the spread of this virus
That we will experience a "second wave" of the coronavirus 83 84
49 34
outbreak once the country starts to reopen
That other people are not following precautions, like wearing 49 80
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masks and social distancing, which will spread the virus
The economy falling into a recession 47 40 87 89
Someone close to you getting infected with coronavirus 44 35 79 77
Others who are infected with coronavirus getting you sick 39 36 75 71
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visit navigatorresearch.orgVast Majority of Public Identify as “Pro-Mask”
Nearly three in four Americans overall are pro-mask: even among Republicans, more than half say they are.
• Among Republican women, 64% say they are “pro-mask.” However, less than half of Republican men (48%)
say the same.
There are differing opinions on whether or not people should be wearing masks right now when they are in
public, but if you had to choose, would you say that you are generally pro-mask or anti-mask?
I am pro-mask Not sure I am anti-mask
Total 74 8 18
Democrats 91 4 5
Independents 62 13 25
Republicans 56 11 33
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May 21-May 25, 2020. For more info, visit navigatorresearch.orgMajorities Disapprove of Trump Not Wearing Mask and Say
Elected Officials Should be Required To Wear Them
Two thirds of Americans disapprove of Donald Trump not wearing a face mask in public, and the vast majority –
regardless of party – support elected officials being required to wear masks in government buildings.
Do you approve or disapprove of Donald Trump’s Do you support or oppose requiring elected
decision NOT to wear a face mask while in public? officials to wear masks when in government
buildings including in Congress and in state
capitols around the country?
Approve Not sure Disapprove Support Not sure Oppose
Overall 27 8 65 78 9 13
Democrats 5 4 91 90 5 5
Independents 21 25 54 60 27 13
Republicans 54 7 39 69 8 22
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conducted May 21-May 25, 2020. For more info, visit navigatorresearch.orgAmong Disapprovers, Far More Are Worried Trump is
Encouraging Others Not To Wear Masks
Among those who disapprove of Trump not wearing a mask, three in four are more concerned that him not
wearing a mask in public encourages others to do the same than him putting other government officials at risk.
• Among Americans who have most recently been employed in the service industry, 90% say they are most
bothered by Trump not wearing masks and encouraging others to also not wear them.
Which bothers you more about Donald Trump’s decision not to wear a mask in public?
That Trump should be modeling good That by not wearing masks, Trump and
behavior and by not wearing masks, he is everyone in his administration is putting
encouraging others to do the same, putting those at the highest levels of our
the health and safety of all of us at risk Not sure government at risk of getting sick
*Total 76 22
*Democrats 77 22
*Independents 66 34
*Republicans 76 5 19
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When shown a list of possible descriptors, top choices Americans select to describe those they see not wearing
masks at public gatherings include “irresponsible,” “reckless,” “selfish,” and “dangerous.”
• Among Democrats, 58% choose “irresponsible” as do 55% of independents.
When you see people not wearing masks at public gatherings, what words come to mind to describe what
they’re doing?
Irresponsible 47%
Reckless 28
Selfish 27
Dangerous 24
Foolish 18
Disrespectful 16
Harmful 15
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conducted May 21-May 25, 2020. For more info, visit navigatorresearch.orgMajority Disapprove of Trump Taking Hydroxychloroquine, But
Split On Whether He Actually Is
A majority disapprove of Trump’s decision to announce he is taking hydroxychloroquine, while less than half
actually believe he is taking the drug.
• On a separate question, 78% of Americans say they have heard “a lot” or “some” about Trump telling reporters
he was taking hydroxychloroquine to prevent coronavirus.
Do you approve or disapprove of Trump’s decision to Do you believe Donald Trump is taking
announce that he is taking hydroxychloroquine? hydroxychloroquine, or do you not believe him?
Approve Not sure Disapprove Yes, I believe he is Don’t know No, I don’t believe he is
Overall 28 20 52 47 22 31
Democrats 9 15 76 34 19 47
Independents 19 29 52 33 29 38
Republicans 53 8 24 64 24 12
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conducted May 21-May 25, 2020. For more info, visit navigatorresearch.orgPublic Most Concerned Trump Promoting Unproven Drug,
Describe it as “Stupid” and “Lies”
Americans are most concerned that Trump is promoting an unproven drug rather than his lying about it or leading
to shortages of the drug for those that really need it.
• When asked to describe Trump taking hydroxychloroquine, both Democrats and Republicans call the decision
“stupid” – but Republicans say it is his choice to do so, while Democrats say it is “irresponsible” and “reckless.”
Which of the following concerns you most about Using just one or two words, what was your reaction to
Trump’s choice to take hydroxychloroquine? hearing that Trump is taking hydroxychloroquine?
Democrats
That Trump is promoting an unproven
drug for coronavirus treatment that 40%
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That Trump is probably lying about
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That Trump’s promotion of this drug
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conducted May 21-May 25, 2020. For more info, visit navigatorresearch.orgMajority Oppose National Reopening, But GOP Shifting
The decline in opposition to reopening is driven by Republicans.
• Both Democrats and independents have grown more opposed to reopening soon, with a net increase of 6
points among Democrats and 5 points among independents since May 18.
• Among Republicans who watch Fox News, 74% support the country reopening in the next few weeks. Among
Republicans who do not watch Fox News, only 57% support reopening soon.
Some people are saying that we should declare the country open in the next few weeks. Do you support or
oppose reopening the country soon? NET Support
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Nearly three in five Americans continue to say they are more concerned that social distancing will end too soon
and prolong the pandemic than that it will go on too long and hurt the economy.
• Among independents, 58% remain more concerned that social distancing will end too soon and prolong the
pandemic, while only 29% are more concerned it will go on too long.
When it comes to social distancing and the coronavirus pandemic, which of the following concerns you more
right now?
Social distancing will end too soon and prolong the pandemic,
endangering the economy and putting American lives at risk
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Social distancing will go on too long and cause unnecessary
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Nationwide surveys of registered voters; Each wave represents approximately 1,000 interviews taken over the prior three days.
Latest wave conducted May 21-May 25, 2020. For more info, visit navigatorresearch.orgFew Want to Speed Up Reopening in Their Own State
Two in five say their state is moving too quickly to reopen; just 17% think their state is not moving quickly enough.
• 48% of Americans now say that their state is more open than closed, compared to 36% last week.
• In states that respondents report as more open than closed, nearly half (49%) think their state is moving too
quickly to reopen.
When it comes to relaxing social distancing measures and reopening, would you say that [STATE] is…
Moving too quickly to Getting the timing about Not moving quickly
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reopen right on reopening enough to reopen
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Democrats 56 34 7 3
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vendors. Respondents were verified against a voter file and special care was taken to ensure the demographic
composition of our sample matched that of the national registered voter population across a variety of
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