Support for Trump is fading among active-duty troops, new poll shows

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Support for Trump is fading among active-duty troops, new poll shows
By: Leo Shane III     1 day ago


We asked our active duty readers about everything from Space Force to their support of the president and whether we should keep sending forces to Iraq - and here's what they said.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s approval rating among active-duty military personnel has slipped over the last two years, leaving today’s troops evenly split over whether they’re happy with the commander in chief’s job performance, according to the results of a new Military Times poll of active-duty service members.

About 44 percent of troops had a favorable view of Trump’s presidency, the poll showed, compared to 43 percent who disapproved.

The results from the survey, conducted over the course of September and October, suggest a gradual decline in troops’ support of Trump since he was elected in fall 2016, when a similar Military Times poll showed that 46 percent of troops approved of Trump compared to 37 percent who disapproved. That nine-point margin of support now appears gone.

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https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2018/10/15/support-for-trump-is-fading-among-active-duty-troops-new-poll-shows/

[Emjay]

I don't believe that.  Trump has been supportive of the armed forces.

[Formerly Once-Ler]

Like I'm going to listen to the rabid communist rants of the Military Times!!!
The Troops don't like entertaining a bloated petulant brat?  Then they are not invited to his next military parade.
If they can't appreciate the shmoozing Trump dazzled Kim Jong-Un, Putin, and Saudi King Abdulaziz with, then they are jealous haters and enemies of the people.

#Screw the Military #MAGA  #Mattis is a rat

[To-Whose-Benefit?]

Why do so many members here waste So much of everyone's time posting Alice In Wonderland, Democrat wishful thinking/PR?

[Formerly Once-Ler]

Why do so many members here waste So much of everyone's time posting Alice In Wonderland, Democrat wishful thinking/PR?

I dunno.  They should be posting more baiting mantras like it did, proud boy.

[Axeslinger]

Why do so many members here waste So much of everyone's time posting Alice In Wonderland, Democrat wishful thinking/PR?

@To-Whose-Benefit?
Perhaps you’d be so kind as to provide a list of acceptable news sources?

[catfish1957]

Why do so many members here waste So much of everyone's time posting Alice In Wonderland, Democrat wishful thinking/PR?

So you are claiming the Military Times is a pro-dim rag?  Hmmmmmm

Did you see the graphic on same poll how loved Mattis is by the troops?   Think they might be related?

[endicom]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sightline_Media_Group

[240B]

I can see that happening, maybe. The military today is so ultra-PC that many vets on this board would not recognize it today. With all the mandatory seminars on sexual harassment and homosexual appreciation etc., the crazy insane ROEs and such. It drives out a lot of patriots and Republicans.

I am not saying this is accurate, but it would not surprise me if it is.

[catfish1957]

I am not saying this is accurate, but it would not surprise me if it is.

Final result doesn't surprise me, its the trend the past few years that does.

[Emjay]

I can see that happening, maybe. The military today is so ultra-PC that many vets on this board would not recognize it today. With all the mandatory seminars on sexual harassment and homosexual appreciation etc., the crazy insane ROEs and such. It drives out a lot of patriots and Republicans.

I am not saying this is accurate, but it would not surprise me if it is.

The leadership is way too PC but that is slowly being taken care of.  Rank and file probably supports Trump, in my opinion.

And what is the point of a story like this which is unprovable and has no real-world meaning, except to try and discredit Trump which is an exercise in futility and annoying futility at that.

[To-Whose-Benefit?]

And I'm supposed to swallow that This is representative of our entire military?

Polls can be designed to give the pollsters any outcome they want.

And I'm calling bs on this one.



The survey received 829 responses from active-duty troops. The IVMF used standard methodology to estimate the weights for each individual observation of the survey sample. The margin of error for most questions was roughly 2 percent.

The survey audience was 89 percent male and 11 percent female, and had an average age of about 31 years old. The respondents identified themselves as 76 percent white, 13 percent Hispanic, 9 percent African American, 5 percent Asian and 6 percent other ethnicities. Respondents were able to select more than one race.

[Chosen Daughter]

So you are claiming the Military Times is a pro-dim rag?  Hmmmmmm

Did you see the graphic on same poll how loved Mattis is by the troops?   Think they might be related?

I think it is undeniable that the troops love Mattis and he is the best of best in the military.  I think Republicans were driving the oust of Mattis because he wanted to fill positions with Democrats.

https://www.politico.com/story/2017/03/mattis-defense-hill-republicans-obama-236329

Mattis responds:

https://www.businessinsider.com/jim-mattis-responds-to-trump-calling-him-sort-of-a-democrat-2018-10

[Frank Cannon]

Is this the same military that is now nothing but a social experiment in faggotry, crossdressing and feeling good?



Transgender Men in Women's Showers Must Get 'Dignity and Respect,' Says U.S. Army

https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/transgender-men-in-women-s-showers-must-get-dignity-and-respect-says-u-s-army

[truth_seeker]

Comments by Gingrich. Refers to Comrade O' Rourke

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[INVAR]

Is this the same military that is now nothing but a social experiment in faggotry, crossdressing and feeling good?

Yup, that's the one.

Wonder how many cross-dressing perverts and political appointees during the reign of His Heinous were responsible for providing the majority of the feedback in the poll?

I doubt the confused pervs in this photo are real big Trump fans.



But who knows?  Maybe they are?

That treat there second from left looks like the love child of Ruth Bader Ginsberg and Ruth Buzzi

[Night Hides Not]

The leadership is way too PC but that is slowly being taken care of.  Rank and file probably supports Trump, in my opinion.

And what is the point of a story like this which is unprovable and has no real-world meaning, except to try and discredit Trump which is an exercise in futility and annoying futility at that.

I was a member of the "rank and file", as you call it...I made it as far as Captain, and never considered myself more than an "average" officer. I respect the Office of President, but despise the bullying and amoral man that is Donald J Trump.


I voted for Carter, mainly because I detested the pardon that Ford gave Nixon. Although Carter was a weak and ineffective President, I never voiced my disdain for him. I was too busy as a lieutenant in the early days of the all volunteer force.

I did advocate for Reagan in the weeks leading up to the 1980 election, but only in discussions with my German neighbors at the neighborhood gasthaus. They were certain that Reagan would start WWIII.  I was nearing the end of my 4th year in Germany, so my German was quite good by then. All of our discussions/debates were in German. Imagine that, a 26 YO American educating his middle aged German neighbors in their language.

[DCPatriot]

I was a member of the "rank and file", as you call it...I made it as far as Captain, and never considered myself more than an "average" officer. I respect the Office of President, but despise the bullying and amoral man that is Donald J Trump.


I voted for Carter, mainly because I detested the pardon that Ford gave Nixon. Although Carter was a weak and ineffective President, I never voiced my disdain for him. I was too busy as a lieutenant in the early days of the all volunteer force.

I did advocate for Reagan in the weeks leading up to the 1980 election, but only in discussions with my German neighbors at the neighborhood gasthaus. They were certain that Reagan would start WWIII.  I was nearing the end of my 4th year in Germany, so my German was quite good by then. All of our discussions/debates were in German. Imagine that, a 26 YO American educating his middle aged German neighbors in their language.

Is that you, Barack?     

[Night Hides Not]

And I'm supposed to swallow that This is representative of our entire military?

Polls can be designed to give the pollsters any outcome they want.

And I'm calling bs on this one.



The survey received 829 responses from active-duty troops. The IVMF used standard methodology to estimate the weights for each individual observation of the survey sample. The margin of error for most questions was roughly 2 percent.

The survey audience was 89 percent male and 11 percent female, and had an average age of about 31 years old. The respondents identified themselves as 76 percent white, 13 percent Hispanic, 9 percent African American, 5 percent Asian and 6 percent other ethnicities. Respondents were able to select more than one race.

The demographics are not representative of the Army I knew. The ADA battalion I served in Germany was majority black and Hispanic, and much younger than 31 years old. We didn't discuss politics, we were too damn busy fulfilling our mission with beaten down, post Vietnam equipment, inadequate funds for training and maintenance, and operating at 80% manpower.

There were two things we had in our favor: our mission was airbase defense, so we enjoyed the amenities of being on an Air Force base. We were also 40 miles from battalion headquarters and 60 miles from group headquarters...during AF alerts, we fell under the direct command of the AF Wing Commander.

[Night Hides Not]

Is that you, Barack?     

Expected response from an Orange Brigadier. Is that the best you can do? 

If you knew anything, you'd know that the current and previous President never served a day in the military. I'd say you're an idiot, but that would be demeaning to mentally deficient people.

It's aschelochen like you that make it difficult for Trump to expand his base.

[Frank Cannon]

Expected response from an Orange Brigadier. Is that the best you can do? 

If you knew anything, you'd know that the current and previous President never served a day in the military. I'd say you're an idiot, but that would be demeaning to mentally deficient people.

It's aschelochen like you that make it difficult for Trump to expand his base.

Jeffery Dahmer served in the Army. What's your point?

[Night Hides Not]

Jeffery Dahmer served in the Army. What's your point?

Another example of "critical thinking" from Trumpland.   

Further undermining your post is the fact that Dahmer was issued a dishonorable discharge.

You Trumpsters are freaking pathetic.

[Frank Cannon]

Another example of "critical thinking" from Trumpland.   

Further undermining your post is the fact that Dahmer was issued a dishonorable discharge.

You Trumpsters are freaking pathetic.

So you call critical thinking making a blanket statement that military service is some sort of indication of better person despite the fact that there are plenty of people who served and were total human debris.

[catfish1957]

You Trumpsters are freaking pathetic.

You just have to resign yourself that there are few select here who do not have the ability to evaluate Trump objectively. 

I'm getting where I just take it for what it's worth.

[Sanguine]

And I'm supposed to swallow that This is representative of our entire military?

Polls can be designed to give the pollsters any outcome they want.

And I'm calling bs on this one.



The survey received 829 responses from active-duty troops. The IVMF used standard methodology to estimate the weights for each individual observation of the survey sample. The margin of error for most questions was roughly 2 percent.

The survey audience was 89 percent male and 11 percent female, and had an average age of about 31 years old. The respondents identified themselves as 76 percent white, 13 percent Hispanic, 9 percent African American, 5 percent Asian and 6 percent other ethnicities. Respondents were able to select more than one race.

That looks pretty representative.  Are you arguing that it's not?