Analysis of viewer reactions and engagement patterns
Video Title: Polling shows public turning against Trump on economy
News Outlet: CNN
Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhtlsrJr1KQ
This CNN segment analyzes polling data indicating declining public confidence in Trump's economic policies, particularly regarding his tariff strategy. The video features political commentators discussing how voters are increasingly pessimistic about the economy under Trump's leadership. Comment analysis reveals a deeply polarized reaction, with pro-Trump commenters dismissing the polls as "fake news" while critics express vindication. Many comments display strong partisan emotions, with a notable number of spam/cryptocurrency promotion comments interspersed throughout the discussion.
Total Comments Retrieved: Approximately 250 comments
Analysis Coverage: 100% of retrieved comments were analyzed
Sample Methodology: Most recent comments at time of retrieval, including top-level comments and some replies
Timeframe: Comments posted primarily within hours of video publication
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Average Likes Per Comment | 1.2 | Most comments received 0-1 likes with few exceptions |
| Most-Liked Comment | 76 likes | Comment by @AtorySam about systemic economic issues |
| Reply Ratio | ~15% | Approximately 15% of comments received at least one reply |
| Spam Rate | ~30% | High volume of cryptocurrency promotion (AWS37T token) spam comments |
The CNN segment features political director David Chalian presenting polling data showing declining public confidence in Trump's economic policies, with notably worsening numbers since March. A panel including Chuck Todd, Kristen Soltis Anderson, and Scott Jennings discuss how Trump's tariff strategy has created economic anxiety, with Jennings arguing Republicans need tax cuts and trade deals to recover public confidence. The segment emphasizes that economic sentiment has deteriorated significantly in just the first 100 days of Trump's second term.
| Sentiment | Percentage | Representative Quotes |
|---|---|---|
| Positive (Pro-Trump) | ~35% |
"Nah- nothing could be worse than the last 4 years!! Trump is employing a strategy and its only been a matter of weeks! Typical Cnn though - nothing but false spin and negative speculation- all because they hate Trump!" - @QuantumOfSolace1 "Gas prices are already falling! I just paid $2.68 a gal. in upstate NY the lowest in four years! Once the tax cuts kick in, we will see what we did in Trump's first term - an economy that puts more money in everybody's pockets!" - @Paul-lm5gv |
| Neutral | ~15% |
"I can't believe there's a 60% gap in the economic polling depending on the persons political leanings. The fact is - regardless of your party, the economy should look the same." - @RyRaps-Get-It "Where can we see the raw poll data please?" - @JonathanMase-JonathanMase |
| Negative (Anti-Trump) | ~50% |
"He is an incompetent bungler. Of course he should be held accountable." - @Desert_dweller-m3w2w "It's baffling that someone who bankrupted casinos was thought to be good for the economy." - @printingtimeandspace "The guy's previous Administration warned the country, 'Trump is unfit.' Now here we are. Smh" - @MikeCapps-b8q |
| Political Leaning | Percentage | Example Quotes |
|---|---|---|
| Left-Leaning (Anti-Trump) | ~50% |
"We did this to ourselves." - @DonnieIsNotAmerican "Hate led Americans to believe those economic lies spewed by a felon." - @px1015 |
| Neutral/Non-Partisan | ~15% |
"It doesn't matter who is in the 'top job' because this is a systemic problem -- greed. We have allowed many of our economic sectors, to take advantage of the American people." - @AtorySam "we need a free market with free trade and less taxation and govt. interference." - @throughhellback3931 |
| Right-Leaning (Pro-Trump) | ~35% |
"CNN ARE BIG LIARS. That's why their ratings are very, very low. The ratings for our president are not low. We conservatives are big supporters of Mr. Donald J. Trump." - @susiegarcia9523 "Are those the same lying polls,that said Harris would definitely win!😂You people fall for lies soooo easily!😂" - @portiawilcox3120 |
| Username | Comment | Likes | Reason for Engagement |
|---|---|---|---|
| @AtorySam | "I hope we all know that it doesn't matter who is in the 'top job' because this is a systemic problem -- greed. We have allowed many of our economic sectors, to take advantage of the American people. It's disgusting and frightening for the future of our country..." | 76 | Resonates with viewers across political spectrum by identifying systemic economic issues beyond partisan politics |
| @Aaron-rw3lv | "trump even more unpopular than Biden 😂" | 6 | Simple, provocative comparison that validates the video's core premise |
| @JanKowalyk-gg2ir | "America never been so low." | 3 | Brief, emotional statement that captures general sense of economic anxiety |
| @MikeCapps-b8q | "The guy's previous Administration warned the country, "Trump is unfit." Now here we are. Smh" | 3 | References past warnings while connecting to current situation |
| @Bartsnightmare | "They didn't poll me he's doing great things for our future!" | 4 | Represents common pro-Trump sentiment questioning poll validity |
| Theme | Percentage | Example Quotes |
|---|---|---|
| Poll Credibility Disputes | ~25% |
"Fake poles why don't you go to a real pollster like Rasmussen oh wait that way you can't put out you're fake media narrative" - @chrisp8116 "Are those the same lying polls,that said Harris would definitely win!😂" - @portiawilcox3120 |
| Economic Anxiety | ~20% |
"Amazon prices now increasing. My bike chain went from $30 to $55 in a few days" - @renealfonso4594 "Unfortunately once the holiday season arrives, people will find it difficult to find the things they expected to get." |