Poll: Half of the country believes Trump indictments support the rule of law.
Half of the Nation Believes Trump Used Illegal or Unconstitutional Means to Stay in Power
Following former President Donald Trump’s third indictment this year, a recent CBS News/YouGov poll reveals that half of the nation believes he attempted to remain in office beyond his term through illegal and unconstitutional means. This figure is consistent with the results of a similar poll conducted last summer.
Undermining Democracy and Overturning Election Results
A majority of respondents (54%) stated that if Trump was involved in an effort to overturn the 2020 election results, they would consider it as ”undermining democracy.” Interestingly, around 29% believed he attempted to stay in office through legal means, while 51% believed his attempts were unconstitutional. Additionally, 20% of respondents believed that Trump “did not plan to stay in office.”
Indictments Seen as an Attempt to Stop Trump’s 2024 Campaign
However, the poll also highlights that a majority of United States residents (59%) perceive the indictments against the former president as an attempt to “stop” his 2024 campaign. This perception is likely influenced by a significant number of Republicans who view Trump as the front-runner for the GOP nomination. Interestingly, some Democrats also share this concern, possibly perceiving his campaign as a threat to democracy.
A Fifth of the Nation Remains Neutral
About a fifth of the nation does not align with either party, consisting of individuals who believe President Joe Biden won the election legitimately but do not believe Trump acted illegally. Some respondents in this group expressed concerns that the charges against Trump are politically motivated. Only 4 in 10 of them believe that if Trump did attempt to overturn the election, it would be undermining democracy.
Partisan Divide
The poll reveals a significant partisan divide. A majority of Democrats (68%) believe that “Trump tried to overturn the presidential election,” while only 38% of independents and 9% of Republicans agree. On the other hand, 71% of Republicans believe that the indictment is “politically motivated,” compared to 41% of independents and 7% of Democrats.
The survey sampled 2,145 U.S. adult residents between Aug. 2-4, with a margin of error of plus or minus 2.9 points.
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