### Shift in Republican Views on Economy and Elections Following Trump's 2024 Win

A recent Yahoo News/YouGov poll reveals a notable shift in Republican perspectives on the U.S. economy and the integrity of elections after Donald Trump's 2024 presidential win. The survey, which included responses from 1,612 U.S. adults between November 14 and 18, shows significant changes in GOP sentiment.

Before the November 5 election, a substantial 74% of Republicans believed the economy was deteriorating. This number has since dropped to 48%, marking a 26-point decrease. This sharp shift suggests that Trump's victory has bolstered economic optimism among his supporters, even though no major economic changes have occurred in the past two weeks.

The poll also indicates a dramatic change in Republican attitudes toward election integrity. In December 2021, only 13% of Republicans considered the 2020 election free and fair. Just last month, merely 27% of Republicans anticipated that the 2024 election would meet the same standards. However, following Trump’s win, a striking 89% now affirm that the 2024 election was indeed free and fair.

This shift underscores the powerful role of partisanship in shaping perceptions of reality. While Republicans' concerns about voter fraud and the economy have markedly lessened, Democrats have experienced relatively minor changes in their views. For example, the recent report shows that the portion of Republicans who believe voter fraud influenced the 2024 election outcome dropped to 7%, a 63-point decline from the 70% who felt similarly about the 2020 election. In contrast, the number of Democrats suspecting fraud in the 2024 election increased slightly from 12% to 23%.

Additionally, while the percentage of Republicans who say the economy is worsening has fallen by 26 points, the number of Democrats holding this view has only risen by 5 points, from 19% to 24%.

The survey, conducted online and reflecting a nationally representative sample weighted according to several demographic factors, illustrates the substantial impact of Trump's victory on Republican outlooks, even as Democrats remain more consistent in their assessments. The poll carries a margin of error of approximately 2.6%.