TL/DR –
A CNN poll conducted by SSRS between January 25-30 reveals that 48% of respondents view a verdict on Donald Trump’s election charges before the 2024 election as “essential”, and a quarter of Trump’s supporters believe that he should not be the Republican Party’s nominee for president if he is found guilty of a crime. Trump currently faces four separate criminal indictments, including federal charges related to his alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. According to the survey, a majority of respondents believe that Trump would enact mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, fire federal workers who oppose his policies, pardon himself for any federal crimes and most individuals convicted for the January 6th attack on the Capitol, repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, and direct the Department of Justice to investigate his political rivals if re-elected.
A recent SSRS-conducted CNN poll reveals views on Trump’s potential actions if re-elected
The recent CNN poll conducted by SSRS shows 48% respondents see a verdict on Trump’s election charges as crucial before the 2024 election. A noteworthy proportion of Trump’s supporters, nearly a quarter, believe that he should not be the Republican Party’s nominee if found guilty of a crime.
Trump’s current legal battles
Trump currently faces four separate criminal indictments, including federal charges related to alleged 2020 presidential election subversion efforts. The original trial date was postponed after the survey.
Main Findings of the Survey
Survey findings suggest that 89% believe Trump would enact mass deportations, and 82% think he’d fire opposing federal workers. It reflects fears of federal workforce politicization and potential further government agency divisions. 78% anticipate Trump would self-pardon for federal crimes, while 77% believe he’d pardon those convicted for the January 6 Capitol attack. 77% also expect Trump to repeal and replace Obamacare, a previous promise. Lastly, 74% predict Trump would direct the Department of Justice to investigate rivals, raising independence questions of federal investigative bodies.
Trump’s not guilty plea
Trump has pleaded not guilty to four felony counts accusing him of attempting to overturn the 2020 election and instigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, injuring 140 law enforcement officers.
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