According to survey results from over 1,600 CPAC attendees between March 25–28:
96% approve of President Trump’s job performance.
94% believe he is the “best president in their lifetime,” reflecting trends previously indicated by polls on his winning formula for the Republican Party.
Support for specific policies is also very high:
91% support tariffs aimed at reducing the trade deficit.
89% support U.S. military action in Iran, a sentiment that has become more pronounced after the Senate rejected a resolution to limit war powers against the Gulf nation.
92% agree with the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
Within the Republican Party, other figures also received high ratings:
JD Vance: 92%
Mike Johnson: 84%
John Thune: 57%
In the Cabinet, Marco Rubio was rated the highest, leading the list of favorite figures.
The survey also reflects the political future of the Republican Party. In a 2028 primary scenario, Vice President JD Vance leads with 53% support, followed by Marco Rubio at 35%, while Governor Ron DeSantis is still viewed as another potential candidate.
On the opposition side, survey participants identified Gavin Newsom and Zohran Mamdani as the most prominent faces of the Democratic Party, although recent reports show that the Democratic Party has lower favorability than its rival.
CPAC—the oldest conservative political event in the U.S.—continues to serve as an internal barometer for the Republican wing. These results show high unity around President Trump, particularly regarding Iran, even as diverse opinions persist within broader American society outside the conference.
