CBS News: Republicans Overwhelmingly Approve Trump’s Handling Of Race Issues

NASHVILLE, TN - MAY 29: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium, May 29, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. Earlier in the day, President Trump held a fundraising event in support of Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), who is running for a U.S. Senate seat against former two-term Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen, a Democrat. They are competing for the Senate seat currently held by Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN), who declined to run for a third term. Recent polling indicates a close race between Blackburn and Bredesen. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

If you need anymore evidence that Donald Trump is splitting this country apart, note this poll from CBS News which found that 82% of Republicans approve of the president’s handling of racial issues. Of Democrats, only 10% approve.

The poll was taken one year after white supremacists marched in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Overall, 83 percent of Republicans approve of the president's handling of racial issues, including 44 percent who strongly approve, according to a new CBS poll. And 90 percent of Democrats disapprove, including 80 percent who strongly disapprove. https://t.co/Xj9rzrCXQI pic.twitter.com/Brpfxvh3VM

— CBS News (@CBSNews) August 12, 2018

The poll also found more than 60% of Americans believe racial tensions are on the rise.

As for Trump’s criticism of pro athletes, 32% of all Americans approve. That number jumps to 62% approval for only Republicans.

A new CBS poll finds more than two-thirds of Americans dislike the fact that the president criticizes sports figures, including most whites and blacks who dislike it. Sixty-five percent of Republicans do like it – one-third do not. https://t.co/JwWlZll1ew pic.twitter.com/rW4OWWCspu

— CBS News (@CBSNews) August 12, 2018