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Majority of Americans Doubt Fairness of Trump’s Trial Verdict, Poll Reveals

Recent polls show a significant portion of the public is skeptical about the impartiality of the jury in Donald Trump’s ongoing New York trial.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 26: Former U.S. President Donald Trump (L) appears in court with his attorney Todd Blanche during his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments at Manhattan Criminal Court on April 26, 2024 in New York City. Former U.S. President Donald Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first of his criminal cases to go to trial. (Photo by Curtis Means-Pool/Getty Images)

Overview

  • 56% of Americans express skepticism about the jury’s ability to reach a fair verdict in Trump’s trial, reflecting widespread concerns about the fairness of the legal process.
  • Only 33% believe Trump acted illegally in his hush money case, indicating a division in public opinion regarding the severity of the allegations.
  • A mere 13% of respondents feel Trump is being treated the same as other criminal defendants, suggesting perceptions of unequal treatment in the justice system.
  • Trump’s conduct during the trial is viewed as mostly inappropriate by a 17-point margin, potentially affecting public sympathy towards him.
  • Despite the controversy, 73% of Americans do not believe the charges should disqualify Trump from the presidency, highlighting the political divide over the trial’s implications.