Trump has sent mixed messages throughout the pandemic and has often been at odds with scientists and health officials in his administration. ADADTrump’s disconnect with the public is clear on questions about reopening the economy and the wearing of masks. The Post-ABC poll finds Americans largely report abiding by CDC recommendations to wear a mask when coming close to other people in public. Among independents and Republicans, personal fears about infection are closely intertwined with attitudes on mask-wearing and ratings of Trump’s handling of the outbreak. Among Republicans, 65 percent of those who are worried about infections rate Trump positively for handling the outbreak, compared with 95 percent of Republicans less worried about an infection.

Source: Washington Post July 17, 2020 09:56 UTC