Public Skeptical of Trump's Immunity Claims as Supreme Court Hearing Looms

Nearly half of Republicans join the majority in rejecting the former president's assertions, with his legal battles potentially influencing the 2024 election.

A majority of Americans, including nearly half of Republicans, reject Donald Trump's claims of presidential immunity from prosecution for alleged crimes committed while in office.
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on Trump's immunity claim in April, with the outcome potentially affecting multiple criminal cases against him.
Polls show a significant portion of the public, including independents, would be less likely to support Trump if he is convicted in upcoming trials.
Trump's legal challenges include a trial in New York on falsifying business records and a federal case regarding attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Public trust in the Supreme Court's ability to issue a non-partisan ruling on Trump's immunity claim is low, especially among Democrats.