June 3rd 2024.
Donald Trump has made history as the first president to be convicted of felony crimes, and the American people seem to agree with the jury's decision. In a recent ABC News poll conducted with Ipsos, it was found that half of the participants believed that Trump's guilty verdict in his hush money trial was justified. Even more striking, almost half of the participants also believe that he should end his potential 2024 presidential campaign because of it. Trump, who has been indicted four times, has stated that he plans to appeal the verdict, claiming that the case was orchestrated by "bad people" and that anyone could be a victim of such injustice.
The trial, which took place in a New York City courtroom, involved 34 verdicts related to falsifying business records and making a payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels in order to keep her quiet about their alleged affair before the 2016 election. It has become a major topic in the political landscape leading up to the 2024 election. While almost half of Americans believe that Trump's charges were politically motivated, a slight majority also believe that he intentionally committed an illegal act in this case. Only a small percentage believe that it was a mistake or that he did nothing wrong.
Interestingly, the percentage of Americans who believe that Trump should end his campaign due to the verdict is similar to a poll conducted in April 2023, when the indictments were first announced. Despite all of this, Trump's favorability among the public has remained steady at 31%, although not all of his supporters share the same sentiment. A recent poll by Echelon Insights revealed that the number of Black voters who were potentially supporting Trump has decreased from 27% to 16%, with only 4% saying they are certain to continue supporting him.
This shift in support among Black voters comes after Trump's son, Eric, claimed that the convictions have actually increased Trump's appeal among certain communities. He specifically mentioned the African-American vote, stating that it is "swinging over to Donald Trump in spades." This rhetoric was also echoed by Trump's campaign team, who believed that launching a sneaker line priced at $399 would help win over the Black vote, as they assumed that Black people love sneakers. However, these efforts seem to have backfired, as the recent poll shows a decline in support among Black voters.
Despite all of his legal troubles, Trump still has the support of many lawmakers who are backing him for the November 2024 election. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, when asked if it was a good idea for Trump to be the nominee, responded with a resounding "100 percent yes." He also confidently stated that Trump will win the presidency once again. So, while the guilty verdict may have caused some to question Trump's potential candidacy, it seems that there are still many who are standing by him and his political aspirations.
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