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Most Democratic and Liberal Voters Maintain Belief in Trump–Russia Collusion, Poll Shows

The survey finds majority support for prosecuting intelligence officials accused of manipulating assessments

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WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 24: U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) points to a photograph of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin while speaking as Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL) looks on during a news conference hosted by Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) and other members of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus at the Capitol on February 24, 2025 in Washington, DC. The bi-partisan group's event coincided with the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Sixty percent of Democratic voters and 69 percent of liberal voters believe the Trump campaign colluded with Russia in the 2016 election.
  • Across all likely voters, 42 percent say collusion was likely while 49 percent say it was unlikely.
  • Fifty-six percent of voters aged 18 to 29 view the collusion theory as likely compared with 35 percent who view it as unlikely.
  • Fifty-seven percent of respondents back criminal prosecution of intelligence officials accused of manipulating assessments against Trump.
  • A slim majority of 53 percent regard the alleged intelligence manipulation as a bigger scandal than Watergate.