From The Boston Globe · · 1m 30s
AAPI Adults Shift Trust to Democrats as Republican Approval Fades
AAPI adults increasingly distrust Republicans while favoring Democrats on key issues ahead of midterms.
In brief
AAPI adults increasingly distrust Republicans while favoring Democrats on key issues ahead of midterms. AAPI adults now trust Democrats more than Republicans on economy and healthcare as Trump's approval drops among their group. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
AP-NORC poll shows AAPI trust shift
AAPI adults increasingly distrust Republicans while favoring Democrats on key issues ahead of midterms.
Trump's economic approval drops
About one-quarter of AAPI adults approve of Trump's overall job performance, with only 20% approving of his economic handling.
Economy tops AAPI concerns
90% of AAPI adults rank the economy as a top issue for midterms, with 80% citing high living costs.
Healthcare leads over other issues
70% of AAPI adults consider healthcare a top issue, while only half prioritize foreign policy or crime.
Trump's approval falls 10 points
Trump's approval among AAPI adults dropped 10 percentage points over the year, from 40% to 30%.
AAPIs split on party trust
48% of AAPI adults have unfavorable views of Democrats, while 44% have favorable views.
Election concerns grow
Half of AAPI adults worry about voter suppression, while two-thirds fear foreign interference in elections.
Trump's election strategy worries
AAPI adults fear Trump will use election results to distract from economic issues through false claims.
Midterm election concerns
AAPI adults increasingly concerned about misinformation and legal challenges to election results.
The big picture
AAPI adults now trust Democrats more than Republicans on economy and healthcare as Trump's approval drops among their group.
