New poll shows downtick in support for same-sex marriage and trans people in the US
A new Gallup poll indicates a slight decline in support for same-sex marriage and relationships in the US, particularly among Republicans. Currently, 65% of US adults support legal same-sex marriage, down from 71% in previous years. The poll also reveals a decrease in the acceptance of gay and lesbian relations, highlighting a widening partisan divide on LGBTQ+ issues.
- ▪About 65% of US adults believe same-sex marriage should be legal, a decrease from 71% in 2022 and 2023.
- ▪Only 37% of Republicans support legal same-sex marriage, while 35% consider gay and lesbian relations morally acceptable.
- ▪The poll shows that 62% of US adults view gay and lesbian relations as morally acceptable, down from 71% in 2022.
2 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 3 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: lean left. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ After decades of rising support, same-sex marriage acceptance may be stalling, Gallup poll shows — ABC News — Politics
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Participants carry a large pride flag during the World Pride parade with the US Capitol in the background, on 7 June 2025 in Washington DC. Photograph: Mark Schiefelbein/APView image in fullscreenParticipants carry a large pride flag during the World Pride parade with the US Capitol in the background, on 7 June 2025 in Washington DC. Photograph: Mark Schiefelbein/APLGBTQ+ rightsNew poll shows downtick in support for same-sex marriage and trans people in the USNew Gallup poll finds support for same-sex marriage and relationships in the US has stopped rising after two decadesAssociated PressWed 3 Jun 2026 08.54 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAcceptance of same-sex marriage and relationships in the US has flattened after more than two decades of steadily increasing support, with an…
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