According to a new AP poll, about two-thirds of Americans have grown exhausted following Donald Trump’s election and are now limiting their consumption of political media.

Summary

A new AP poll reveals widespread political fatigue among Americans, with two-thirds limiting political media consumption post-Trump’s election.

Viewership on CNN and MSNBC has plummeted, with declines of 35-54%, as many Democrats and independents step away from politics.

In contrast, Fox News has seen a 12% ratings surge, dominating cable news.

The trend mirrors post-election slumps in previous cycles, though the erosion is sharper this year.

Some suggest focusing less on Trump and more on broader issues to re-engage disenchanted audiences.

  • ButtermilkBiscuit@lemm.eeEnglish
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    4 days ago

    Same same. Watch the pbs news hour headlines and if they’re about trump I turn it off immediately. As soon as topic switches to domestic politics I’m out. Same with Lemmy feed, adding musk, trump, RFK, and other words to my block list. It’s not that I don’t care - I do care deeply - but it’s ruining my mental health. As long as the majority of voters in this country want it my reading about the constant fucking clown show will change nothing.