Gallup poll finds lower U.S. support for same-sex marriage, with a sharper drop among Republicans
The Facts
A recent Gallup poll found that 65% of Americans say same-sex marriages should be recognized as valid, down from a recent high of 71% four years earlier NYT. The decline was steeper among Republicans: Gallup reported support in that group fell from 55% in 2022 to 37% now, while Democratic support was unchanged at 87% and independents also declined NYT. Based on the available source pool, the reported shift matters because it points to changing public opinion within a major political party, but the sources shown here do not provide broader context on policy consequences or additional independent confirmation beyond the New York Times' report on Gallup's data NYT.
Context
What did the poll say about overall U.S. support for same-sex marriage?
The Gallup poll reported that 65% of Americans said same-sex marriages should be valid, down from a high of 71% four years earlier NYT.
Which political group saw the largest change in support?
Republicans showed the largest decline in the poll. According to Gallup as reported by The New York Times, Republican support fell from 55% in 2022 to 37%, with the drop described as especially sharp among Republican men NYT.
What else did the poll report about views on LGBT-related issues?
The same report said support for trans rights also declined in Gallup's findings. It said the share of Americans who viewed changing genders as morally acceptable fell from about half in 2021 to 38% in the latest poll NYT.
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