Poll: Most GOP voters view indictments as ‘politically motivated’; Trump leads DeSantis by 46 points.
Former President Donald Trump Maintains Strong Lead in Republican Primary
According to a new Wall Street Journal poll conducted by Fabrizio, Lee, and Associates, former President Donald Trump has extended his lead to nearly 60% of all Republican primary voters who say he is their first choice. This is despite facing four ongoing criminal prosecutions, which many voters believe have no merit.
Trump’s commanding lead of 46 points over his nearest competitor, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), who is at 13%, showcases his continued popularity within the party. While DeSantis has consistently held onto second place throughout the race, he is now losing support and barely maintains his position over former Republican South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who is at 8%.
Strong Support for Trump, Limited Breakthrough for Other Candidates
None of the other candidates have managed to break out of the single-digits, highlighting the significant gap between Trump and the rest of the field.
DeSantis, in particular, has experienced a significant drop in the polls since the start of the campaign season. In April, Trump was polling at 48%, while DeSantis, who had not yet announced his bid, was polling at 24%.
Favorability Ratings and Perception of Prosecutions
Trump’s favorability rating remains high at 75%, although it has slightly decreased since April when it stood at 78%. On the other hand, DeSantis has seen a dramatic decline in his favorability rating, dropping from 84% in April to 70% in the most recent polling.
Additionally, DeSantis has a slightly higher unfavorable rating compared to Trump, with 24% of respondents viewing him unfavorably, while Trump’s unfavorable rating stands at 23%.
The poll also reveals that a majority of Republican primary voters, over 60%, believe that Trump’s prosecutions are politically motivated and without merit for each of the charges he faces.
Indictments and Voter Impact
For his prosecution in New York for alleged hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels, 61% of respondents believe it is politically motivated and without merit. Regarding the prosecution for classified documents, 67% share this belief. In relation to the prosecution for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election and his role in the Jan. 6 siege on the Capitol, 70% believe it is politically motivated and without merit. Finally, for his most recent prosecution in Georgia, 71% believe it is politically motivated and without merit.
Interestingly, nearly half of Republican primary voters state that these indictments actually make them more likely to vote for Trump.
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