In some methods Donald Trump being the first U.S. president ever indicted on criminal charges, however in some methods it seems terrible good on him. After information of it broke, he raised a cool $4 million off his typically cash-strapped supporters. And, simply as many predicted, being a criminal didn’t damage him with GOP voters. Fairly the other.
A shocking-but-not-that-shocking new Yahoo! poll (as caught by Mediaite) reveals the man indicted over hush cash despatched to a porn star for an alleged tryst has tripled his lead over his greatest 2024 rival Ron DeSantis. A mere two weeks in the past in the identical ballot, Trump was at 47% to Ol’ Puddin’ Fingers Ron’s 39% — a mere 8% lead. However on this new ballot, Trump leaped to 57% whereas DeSantis dropped to 31%. That’s a 26-point lead — virtually 3 times what it was earlier than he made presidential historical past.
This could tremendously please Trump as he prepares to fly again to the hometown that hates him to get finger-printed, arraigned, and perhaps even handcuffed. (That perp stroll he claims he so needs, alas, could not occur.) One other Yahoo ballot, although, ought to shut him up.
This survey asks “If Donald Trump is convicted of a criminal offense on this case, do you assume he ought to be allowed to function president once more sooner or later?” On one hand it seems good for him: Amongst all respondents, solely 31% stated sure to the 52% who stated no. However when you have a look at Republican contributors, that quantity is oddly reverse: 56% say sure, he ought to, solely 24% stated no, and 20% are uncertain.
In conclusion, Trump’s indictment has made him extra common with GOP voters, who additionally don’t assume he ought to ever get his odd gig again if he’s convicted. Indictment is ok, conviction not a lot. In spite of everything, they’re the social gathering of legislation and order.
