New Hampshire Democrats Prefer Meteor Over Trump Second Term

Poll shows 62% of Democrats in New Hampshire would choose a giant meteor striking Earth over Trump's reelection.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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According to a new poll, 62% of New Hampshire Democrats said they would prefer a giant meteor striking the Earth and extinguishing all human life over a second term for former President Donald Trump.

Why it matters

This poll result highlights the deep partisan divide in the United States and the strong anti-Trump sentiment among Democrats, even several years after he left office. It reflects the intense political polarization in the country and the willingness of some to choose an apocalyptic event over the return of a political figure they strongly oppose.

The details

The poll, conducted by a local New Hampshire newspaper, gave respondents a choice between a second term for Trump or 'a giant meteor [striking] the earth, extinguishing all human life.' A majority of 62% of Democratic respondents in the state said they would prefer the meteor option.

  • The poll was conducted in 2020, during Trump's final year in office.

The players

New Hampshire Democrats

Registered Democratic voters in the state of New Hampshire.

Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States, who served from 2017 to 2021.

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The takeaway

This poll result underscores the deep partisan divisions in the United States and the intense opposition to Donald Trump among Democrats, even years after he left office. It reflects the willingness of some to choose an apocalyptic event over the return of a political figure they strongly oppose, highlighting the challenges of political reconciliation in a highly polarized environment.