A recent poll reveals that a significant majority of Americans believe politicians use transgender issues to divert attention from crucial political issues, Breitbart reported. However, the poll explored public opinion on the broader focus on transgender issues, asking, "Do you think this is a good thing for society, a bad thing for society, or neither a good nor bad thing for society?" Results showed that 16% of respondents believe the increased attention to transgender issues is beneficial for society, 40% view it as detrimental, and 42% consider it neither good nor bad. Of the poll respondents, 1% identified as transgender, 2% identified as gay or lesbian, and 4% identified as "bisexual or pansexual." The poll, conducted from Jan. 18-26, 2024, surveyed 1,624 adults, including an oversample of California residents and LGBTQ+ adults.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 11, 2024 18:17 UTC