New Data from CNN’s Harry Enten is Likely to Anger Democrats and Moderate Republicans

Not only did President-elect Donald Trump handily win the election on Nov. 5, he also won the popular vote with over 77 million votes. 

Furthermore, a large majority of Americans are supporting his transition decisions, even amid the media and some Democrats’ attempts to undermine his nominations.

WOW—CNN just released a poll showing that 55% of Americans approve of the way Trump is handling the transition.

You know they hate giving Trump positive press. pic.twitter.com/eB2xoDe0wQ

— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) December 11, 2024

It seems once again, just like with the election, Americans are tuning out the attack-dog media, and even CNN has to admit it. 

Harry Enten, CNN’s senior data analyst, highlighted Trump’s undeniable dominance within his party. Notably, nearly all Republican members who previously voted to impeach Trump are no longer in office, affirming Trump’s prevailing influence. Enten humorously remarked, “It’s Trump’s party, and his GOP adversaries can lament if they choose to,” in a playful reference to Lesley Gore’s iconic lyrics.

It’s Trump Party & his GOP opponents can cry if they want to…

1. Almost all GOP who voted to impeach/convict Trump are gone from Congress.

2. 96% (!!!) GOP voters approve of his prez transition, which is up 16 pts (!) from Jan 2017.

3. All 2028 GOP frontrunners are MAGA. pic.twitter.com/Nnr8knbZcf

— (((Harry Enten))) (@ForecasterEnten) December 16, 2024

Enten confidently quipped, “They’re saying goodbye, adios amigos!” with a gleeful wave. His spirited delivery raises curiosity about his personal political affiliations. He also views this situation as beneficial for potential legislative endeavors.

“He should be able to ram through legislation,” he said. I think that he’s right about Trump having more support now; plus, with the voters pushing, it’s going to be harder for GOP members who might want to stand in his way of getting things done, although there still seem to be those who don’t want to get things done there in Congress. But I think if everyone sticks to their guns, they can get things done despite any resistance. 

Enten pointed out how 96 percent of GOP voters were approving of the transition moves by Trump. It’s hard to get more than that. But it’s indicative of how much the people want action — they don’t want the same old, same old bureaucratic nonsense. They want to clean house. That’s why there’s such an embrace of things like DOGE.