When Donald Trump has changed his position on important issues — if he has — how effectively has he communicated his reasons for doing so?

When Donald Trump has changed his position on important issues — if he has — how effectively has he communicated his reasons for doing so? Published on August 28, 2024 → Survey conducted on August 28, 2024 on 6521 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

Very effectively

18%

Somewhat effectively

16%

Not very effectively

12%

Not at all effectively

29%

He hasn't changed his position on important issues

10%

Not sure

15%

Very effectively

18%

Somewhat effectively

16%

Not very effectively

12%

Not at all effectively

29%

He hasn't changed his position on important issues

10%

Not sure

15%

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