His critics point to the loss of the popular vote, which does not give him one of according to them. Is the supporters look at the victory in the Electoral College, saying that gives them the mandate to complete his agenda. We want thoughts from you of if he has a mandate and what he should do with that. 202 7488000 for democrats. 202 7488001 for republicans. And independents 202 7488002. President elect trump, does he have a mandate . You can make your thoughts known on twitter and facebook. There was a recent poll in the Washington Post taking a look at this idea of mandates, not only taking coals of this president , but comparing him to president obama. Pulled, over were 1000 adults, saying 29 of those responding said that Donald Trumps election gave him a mandate. 59 of those saying should compromise Going Forward. 13 expressing no opinion. Comparing to president obamas first election, 50 of those responding said he had a mandate. In his reelection, only 34 saying he had a mandate