Trump and Vance get massive CPAC support
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Conservative leaders have shown overwhelming support for President Donald Trump at the recent CPAC conference in Washington, D.C. A comprehensive straw poll conducted among more than 1,000 attendees revealed an astounding 99 percent support rate for the president, with 95 percent expressing “strong” support.
The conference, which began on Wednesday, has featured numerous conservative figures and will culminate with an appearance by President Trump himself.
đź“Š@CPAC STRAW POLL RESULT: When asked who they think should be the 2028 Republican nominee for president, CPAC attendees chose Vice President @JDVance.
JD Vance – 61%
Steve Bannon – 12%
Ron DeSantis – 7%
Marco Rubio – 3%
Elise Stefanik – 3%
Donald Trump Jr. – 2%
Tulsi Gabbard -… pic.twitter.com/rrefVnuzgN— CPAC (@CPAC) February 22, 2025
The poll results also demonstrated equally impressive approval ratings for Vice President JD Vance, matching the President’s numbers with 99 percent support and 95 percent “strongly” approving of his performance in office.
The survey revealed a remarkable consensus among conservative leaders regarding the administration’s early weeks in office. When asked whether this period represented the best time for the modern conservative movement in their lifetime, 99 percent agreed, with 94 percent expressing strong conviction in this belief.
VP Vance at CPAC: "We have a historical mandate on a few issues: We have to secure the southern border… We have to unlock the engine of American growth… Ask what are we doing with the American taxpayers' money and why are we wasting so much of it on garbage?" pic.twitter.com/lcS9s4mzqD
— AJ Huber (@Huberton) February 20, 2025
Looking forward to the 2028 Republican presidential primary, the poll indicated Vice President Vance as the clear frontrunner, commanding 61 percent of conservative leaders’ support. Former advisor Steve Bannon trails significantly at 12 percent, while Florida Governor Ron DeSantis holds third position with 7 percent of the vote.
The survey also addressed the implementation of Trump’s agenda, given Republican control of both congressional chambers. When asked about the importance of swift congressional action on the President’s agenda, 99 percent of respondents deemed it important, with an overwhelming 97 percent categorizing it as “very” important.
