Americans divided on whether Trump should be permanently banned from social media
Some 49% of U.S. adults say Donald Trump’s accounts should be permanently banned from social media, while half say they should not be.
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Some 49% of U.S. adults say Donald Trump’s accounts should be permanently banned from social media, while half say they should not be.
Social media activity by members of Congress changed in notable ways following the rioting at the Capitol by supporters of President Trump.
236 members (45%) of the 116th Congress have mentioned “Black lives matter” on Facebook or Twitter dating back as far as Jan. 1, 2015.
When asked to describe how the COVID-19 outbreak has affected them negatively, Democrats and Republicans are divided on the subject of masks.
Americans say the public’s trust has been declining in both the federal government and in their fellow citizens. But most say this can be turned around.
The 69 immigrants and children of immigrants in the 116th Congress claim heritage in 38 countries and are overwhelmingly Democrats.
Overall, two-thirds of Americans say recent reports of sexual harassment and assault reflect widespread problems in society.
Exposure to a range of new ideas and viewpoints that many social media users encounter can occasionally cause people to change their minds about political issues or candidates.
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