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“He has always believed that the world is a better and safer place when America plays a leading role”

Republicans Trump Whit AyresJanuary 19, 2026

Whit Ayres’ comments to The Guardian on Marco Rubio: Whit Ayres, a Republican pollster who worked on Rubio’s successful 2010 Senate campaign and his failed presidential campaign, said his former client faced a choice of adapting or becoming politically extinct. “Republican elected officials in the Trump era have two choices. They can accommodate themselves to...

“They were swing voters”

Hispanic Voters Trump Whit AyresJanuary 16, 2026

Whit Ayres’ comments in NOTUS regarding Hispanic voters and immigration enforcement: “To the extent that ICE is targeting people beyond those who have committed crimes, it’s going to create significant pushback from the Hispanics who voted for Donald Trump, as well as other Americans,” said Whit Ayres, a Republican pollster. Ayres emphasized that he thought...

“He’s viewed as strong … and this plays to his strength.”

Political Climate Trump Whit AyresJanuary 5, 2026

Whit Ayres’ comments in The Washington Post regarding public opinion and Venezuela: Whit Ayres, a longtime GOP pollster, emphasized that it’s hard to predict the politics of Trump’s actions in Venezuela without more data. “What I can say based upon polling is that one of Trump’s strengths in public opinion polls is that he’s viewed...

“Compared to other presidents, Trump has a higher floor and a lower ceiling.”

Political Climate Trump Whit AyresDecember 5, 2025

Whit Ayres’ comments in The Los Angeles Times about President Trump’s job approval: “Compared to other presidents, Trump has a higher floor and a lower ceiling,” said Whit Ayres, a veteran Republican pollster who has consulted Republican senators and governors for more than three decades. For now, independents and moderates dissatisfied over prices and pocketbook...

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Whit Ayres’ comments on the government shutdown in The Wall Street Journal: “It has the potential to be a significant issue,” said Republican strategist Whit Ayres. “Whether it becomes one or not depends upon the course of the election.” To read the full article, please click here.

“He’s elevated crime as an issue.”

Crime Trump Whit AyresAugust 29, 2025

Whit Ayres’ comments to ABC News regarding President Trump’s approach to crime: Crime has traditionally been one of Republicans’ stronger issues, “so it’s not a real surprise that he has pushed that to the top of the agenda and that people favor him,” said veteran Republican pollster Whit Ayres. The AP-NORC poll found that...

“Progress on inflation and economic growth will be far more important than the Epstein case to the vast majority of Americans”

Economy Inflation Trump Whit AyresAugust 20, 2025

Whit Ayres’ comments in The Hill regarding the economy and President Trump: “The two most important reasons why Donald Trump won the presidency in 2024 were to bring down inflation and juice the economy. The progress on those two efforts will go a long way toward determining the president’s job approval and the fortunes of...

“This is not a top issue for most Americans.”

Jon McHenry Political Climate TrumpJuly 28, 2025

Jon McHenry’s comments to NPR regarding President Trump’s visit to Scotland and the Epstein files: The visit to Scotland may be a new opportunity to try and distance himself from the controversy, but it’s not like the British tabloids are known for staying out of stories like this. Republican pollster Jon McHenry says much...

“Americans don’t spend every waking moment thinking of Epstein.”

Political Climate Trump Whit AyresJuly 20, 2025

Whit Ayres’ comments in The Washington Post regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files: “This is primarily a within-MAGA problem,” Whit Ayres, a longtime Republican pollster, said of the Epstein situation. “The vast majority of Americans don’t spend every waking moment wondering what happened to Epstein.” To read the full article, please click here.

“Donald Trump’s opponents are playing into his hands.”

Immigration and Border Security Political Climate Protests Trump Whit AyresJune 10, 2025

Whit Ayres’ comments on the political impact of the LA riots: “As is so often the case, Donald Trump’s opponents are playing into his hands,” said Republican pollster Whit Ayres. “This is exactly the kind of fight that Donald Trump loves, with his opponents carrying Mexican flags past burning cars.” … Ayres said immigration is...

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“He has always believed that the world is a better and safer place when America plays a leading role”

“They were swing voters”

“He’s viewed as strong … and this plays to his strength.”

“Compared to other presidents, Trump has a higher floor and a lower ceiling.”

“He’s elevated crime as an issue.”

“Progress on inflation and economic growth will be far more important than the Epstein case to the vast majority of Americans”

“This is not a top issue for most Americans.”

“Americans don’t spend every waking moment thinking of Epstein.”

“Donald Trump’s opponents are playing into his hands.”

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