A recent CNN poll revealed that an increasing number of Americans view the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump as irrelevant to his potential reelection. Trump himself has dismissed the trial as election interference, further influencing public opinion. The poll also showed a six-point shift in the perception of the charges against Trump and his fitness for office.
Furthermore, the survey highlighted that a significant portion of Trump’s supporters would continue to back him even if he were convicted of a crime. There are concerns about the fairness of the criminal trial in Manhattan, given Biden’s overwhelming support in the area during the 2020 election. The poll also indicated doubts about the impartiality of the jury selected for the case.
Additionally, the survey supported Trump’s argument that the legal actions against him are politically motivated. Many respondents believed that Trump is being treated more harshly or leniently than other criminal defendants. The CNN poll, conducted from April 18-23 among 1,212 adults, had a margin of error of 3.4 points.
