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51% of Americans Think Trump Conviction Would Be Fair
By Matt De Vlieger · February 1, 2024
Fair Conviction
51% of voters believe that if former President Donald Trump is convicted of a serious crime, it would be a fair outcome. Rawpixel
R's Somewhat Disagreement
72% of Republican and Republican-leaning voters consider a conviction of Trump as unfair. Canva
Survey Details
The Yahoo News/YouGov poll surveyed 1,594 U.S. adults from Jan. 25 to 29, 2024. Canva
Limited Awareness
Many Americans are unaware of Trump's legal problems and the 91 criminal charges he faces across four cases. Yahoo!
Varied Indictment Awareness
Awareness of Trump's indictments varies, with over half unsure or believing he hasn't been indicted for certain charges. Yahoo!
Legal Disqualification Misconception
Most Americans don't realize that U.S. law does not automatically block a convicted felon from serving as president. Canva
Pending Trials
Trials for Trump's legal cases are pending in New York, Florida, Georgia, and Washington, D.C.
Partisan Perceptions
Partisan differences exist in perceptions of Trump's legal challenges, particularly among Democrats and Republicans. Canva
Republican Support
Despite Trump's legal troubles, he maintains strong support among potential Republican primary voters. Rawpixel
Hypothetical Decline
A hypothetical scenario where Trump is convicted shows a decline in support among Republicans and independents. Perlinator/Pixabay
Head-to-Head Shift
Support for Trump decreases in a head-to-head match-up with Biden if Trump is convicted of a serious crime. Canva