The results of a recent Harvard University/Harris survey reveal early voter sentiment one month after President Donald Trump began his new term. This poll also provides insight into how satisfied former Vice President Kamala Harris supporters are.
What will the political landscape look like after 2024?
After his win over Kamala in the presidential elections of 2024, President Trump took office on 20 January 2025. Harris ran a campaign with Tim Walz, the Minnesota governor, as her running-mate after Joe Biden resigned in July. Trump, despite Harris’ efforts, won all the key swing states with 312 electoral ballots to Harris’s 226, despite Harris’ best efforts.
In the months since his inauguration, Donald Trump has implemented significant policy changes via executive orders. These include initiatives such as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Immigration Policies, and, most notably, increasing access to IVF. In his first weeks, he has also been busy with cabinet appointments, responding to events at home like the Los Angeles fires and successfully negotiating the release of Americans detained overseas.
The Harvard/Harris Poll: Key findings
It is important to note that the word “you” means “you”. Harvard University/Harris According to a poll published on Monday, 9% of Democratic Voters who supported Kamala were now satisfied with Trump’s performance. In the same way, 6% Republican Harris supporters express satisfaction.
On the other hand, 12% among Democrats and 85% among Republicans who supported Trump are pleased with their vote.
A poll shows that only 6% Trump voters wished Harris won. 37% Harris voters feel the same.
Further, 63% of Democrats and 8% of Republicans agree that Trump has underperformed expectations. In contrast, 66% of Republicans and 13% of Democrats believe that Trump exceeds expectations.
This survey took place online in the United States from February 19-20 2025 among 2 443 registered voters using HarrisX and Harris Poll. The error margin for the entire sample is a plus or minus 2 percentage points.
Tony Fabrizio of the Trump Campaign, a pollster who focuses on congressional Republicans’ challenges in the coming midterms elections, has revealed these results.
Fabrizio, along with his partner Bob Ward, sent a memo to 18 swing districts indicating that 59% voters are concerned about the financial health of their families, including 53% swing voters as well as 61% swing voters.
The polling suggests that contests in these 18 swing districts—eight held by Republicans and 10 by Democrats—are highly competitive.
In a matchup of generic candidates, the study found that “the generic Democrat” is 5 points ahead, suggesting Republicans need to make up ground.
Although President Trump continues to emphasize the improvement of the economy since his return to office, many voters, and even some who chose him over Harris in 2016, are still concerned with their own financial situation. Recent polls have shown a drop in support for the way President Trump has handled the economy.
They also coincide with stories of voters who were dissatisfied with Republican actions at townhalls. There was also a general dissatisfaction about the Trump Administration’s first steps, which included federal workforce reductions.
Views of the current political climate
Agranoff noted that while President Trump benefits from a Republican-controlled House and national security successes, he also faces significant challenges.
Agranoff said: “However… he is also facing a more divided political climate, a Congress who may not always support his priorities, as well as legal challenges.” It is important to know whether his policy momentum can be translated into long-lasting achievements, or if pressures from outside will hinder his administration.
Kamala Harris’ concession speech in November, the former Vice-President. Our nation owes loyalty, not to one president, nor to a political party. We owe it to our Constitution, our conscience, and God. My allegiance to all three is why I am here to say, while I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign—the fight: the fight for freedom, for opportunity, for fairness, and the dignity of all people. The fight is for our national ideals, those ideals which reflect America’s best. “That is a battle I won’t give up.”
Last month, President Donald Trump made the following remarks in his inaugural speech: “I have returned to the Presidency confident and hopeful that we’re at the beginning of an exciting, new era for national success. The country is experiencing a wave of change. America is in a unique position to take advantage of the sun’s rays, which are illuminating the globe. However, first we need to face the truth about what we can do.
What to Expect in the Next 100 Days
The long-term impact of President Trump’s policies, and public response to them will be evident as the first 100 days progress.