New US poll shows downtick in support for same-sex marriage and trans people

A new Gallup poll indicates a plateau in US support for same-sex marriage and relationships, with a slight decrease from 71% in 2022-2023 to 65% currently. This shift is primarily driven by a decline in acceptance among Republicans, where only 37% now support legal same-sex marriage. Support among Democrats and independents remains largely stable. The poll also found a downtick in the moral acceptability of gay and lesbian relations, falling to 62% from 71% in 2022. Furthermore, acceptance of changing one's gender has decreased to about 40% from nearly half in 2021, reflecting a broader trend in views on LGBTQ+ issues. This comes amidst ongoing political debates and legislative actions concerning LGBTQ+ rights in various states.

A recent Gallup poll indicates that public acceptance of same-sex marriage in the U.S. may be plateauing after decades of growth, with a notable decline in support among Republicans. While 65% of U.S. adults now believe same-sex marriage should be legal, this is down from 71% in 2022-2023. The poll, conducted in May, found only 37% of Republicans support legal same-sex marriage. Support among Democrats and independents remains largely stable. This trend aligns with a broader, subtle partisan shift in views on LGBTQ+ issues, including a decrease in the moral acceptability of gay and lesbian relationships and a rise in legislative efforts in some states to ban same-sex marriage. Acceptance of transgender people has also seen a decline.