Imagine your Thanksgiving table packed with political heavyweights, and guess who’s snagging the prime seat? A fresh poll from the Daily Mail and JL Partners crowns Donald Trump as the most desired guest for Americans’ holiday feasts, beating out familiar faces like Barack Obama, as the Mail reports. It’s a win for the MAGA crowd, though not without some eyebrow-raising caveats.
This survey of 1,246 registered U.S. voters, with a slim 3% margin of error, paints a fascinating picture of holiday preferences amid the usual partisan squabbles.
Trump grabbed 24% of the 841 responses, leaving Obama in the dust at 15%, while Kamala Harris and JD Vance trailed in third and fourth spots, respectively. For conservatives tired of the progressive agenda dominating dinner chatter, this feels like a small victory. Yet, let’s not carve the turkey just yet -- most Americans still aren’t eager to host Trump for the holiday.
When it comes to picking a single politician to share cranberry sauce with, Trump remains the undisputed champ. But the mood shifts when scenarios get more personal or collaborative. It’s as if folks admire his boldness from afar but aren’t ready to pass him the mashed potatoes.
Take the couples’ matchup: respondents had to choose between dining with Donald and Melania Trump or Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau paired with Katy Perry. A hefty 35% picked neither, 32% went for the Trumps, and 26% opted for the Canadian duo. Clearly, Trump’s charisma doesn’t always translate to a plus-one setting.
“A whopping 35 percent of all respondents said ‘neither,’” notes the Daily Mail and JL Partners poll. That’s a polite but firm rejection of both pairings, suggesting Americans might just want their turkey without a side of international drama. For conservatives, it’s a reminder that even Trump’s star power can’t win every room.
Then there’s the question of what role Trump might play at Thanksgiving beyond just showing up. The poll dug into which tasks Americans would trust him with, and the results are a bit of a roast. Spoiler: don’t expect him to whip up a pie.
A staggering 45% wouldn’t trust Trump to handle dessert, marking it as his least trusted gig. He also flunked in house decorating and table-setting duties, areas where folks seem to doubt his flair. It’s a funny mental image -- Trump wrestling with a tablecloth while the left chuckles from the sidelines.
“Americans would least trust Trump with making dessert, with 45 percent saying they would not have faith in him to do it at all,” the Daily Mail and JL Partners poll reveals. That’s a brutal verdict for a man known for bold moves, though perhaps conservatives can argue he’s better suited to leading the charge than baking it. Still, it stings to see such skepticism.
On the flip side, Trump shines when it comes to speaking roles, with the most trust placed in him to deliver the Thanksgiving toast. Carving the turkey came in as his second-strongest suit, showing Americans prefer his voice over his kitchen skills. For MAGA supporters, this aligns perfectly with his knack for commanding attention.
Media personalities also got their moment in the poll, with Ben Shapiro leading at 24% as a dream guest, followed closely by Candace Owens at 23% and Tucker Carlson at 18%. Among Republicans, Laura Ingraham edged out Carlson for top media pick, though Shapiro oddly landed as the least desirable for 22% of GOP respondents. It’s a curious split -- conservative voices are loved, yet not universally embraced even among their own.
These preferences highlight a broader trend: Americans, especially on the right, crave voices that challenge the woke narrative at their holiday tables. Shapiro and Owens resonate for their sharp takes, though the GOP’s mixed feelings toward Shapiro suggest not everyone’s ready for his brand of debate over pumpkin pie.
Thanksgiving often gets billed as a time to ditch partisan bickering, but this poll shows politics still sneaks into guest lists. Trump’s top billing as a solo guest is a nod to his enduring appeal among those fed up with establishment fluff. Yet the reluctance to invite him in other contexts hints at a nation still wrestling with his larger-than-life persona.
For conservatives, this data is a mixed bag worth chewing on alongside the holiday feast. Trump’s lead over Obama feels like a cultural pushback against years of progressive dominance, even if most wouldn’t open their doors to him. It’s a subtle reminder that admiration doesn’t always mean an invite.
So, as families gather this season, the question lingers: Would you save a seat for Trump? The poll suggests many would, but only if he sticks to toasting and skips the kitchen. For those on the right, it’s a chance to celebrate a small win while acknowledging the complex dance of politics at the dinner table.
