Democrats’ view of Trump’s first term improves in retrospect, poll finds

Washington Post Politics Thursday 20 August 2026, 12:00 UTC By Olivia George 1 min read

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Democrats have a rosier view of the state of American democracy during President Donald Trump’s first term today than they did at the time. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEDemocrats’ view of Trump’s first term improves in retrospect, poll finds Recent ratings of the state of American democracy in 2020 rose by eight points compared with surveys of Democrats that year.

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