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11mo ago

Polls Show Mixed Reactions to Trump's Guilty Verdict as Legal Battles Continue

While a slim majority of Americans approve of the verdict, opinions vary on the potential consequences and impact on the 2024 election.

On the left, former President Donald Trump appears in court for his hush money trial at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 30, 2024, in New York City. On the right, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis looks on during a hearing in the case of the State of Georgia v. Donald John Trump at the Fulton County Courthouse on March 1, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. A Georgia state appeals court has halted all proceedings on Trump's Georgia election subversion case while it considers an effort to disqualify Willis.
Fani Willis

Overview

  • Polls indicate a slim majority of Americans agree with Trump's guilty verdict, with around 50% approval rates.
  • More Americans believe Trump's actions were criminal than those who simply agree with the verdict.
  • Trump's conviction has led to a slight shift in voter support towards President Biden, especially among young and non-White voters.
  • Legal experts are divided on whether Trump will face prison time, with some suggesting house arrest as a possible outcome.
  • Trump's Georgia election interference case has been delayed indefinitely, adding complexity to his legal battles.