The First Polls Since Trump’s Guilty Verdict Are In
Jun 3, 2024
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Recent polls show a slight shift away from Trump in head-to-head polling with Biden post the guilty verdict. The podcast dives into upcoming Supreme Court decisions, playing a game of 'Guess What Americans Think: Supreme Court Edition.' Discussions also include public opinion on the current court and expectations for unbiased decisions on Trump's immunity case.
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34% of Americans approve of the Supreme Court, a record low.
50% see the Supreme Court as conservative, 40% as moderate, and 7% as liberal.
71% of Americans consider the events on January 6 at the US Capitol as criminal.
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Most Americans Disapprove of the Supreme Court
Approximately 34% of Americans currently approve of the Supreme Court, marking a record low, with 57% expressing disapproval.
Americans View the Supreme Court as Conservative
50% of Americans perceive the Supreme Court as conservative, while 40% view it as middle of the road, and 7% consider it liberal.
Americans Support Term Limits for Supreme Court Justices
64% of Americans favor congressional action to set 18-year term limits for current and future Supreme Court justices.
Americans See January 6 Events as Criminal
71% of Americans view the events at the US Capitol building on January 6, 2021, as criminal.
Low Trust in Supreme Court Fairness
Only 24% of Americans trust the Supreme Court to issue a fair and nonpartisan ruling regarding Donald Trump's immunity from prosecution.
It's been four days since former President Donald Trump’s guilty verdict in the Manhattan criminal case, and the early indication from the polls is that there has been a small shift away from Trump in head-to-head polling with President Joe Biden. In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, we talk about the latest data and whether we expect that shift to endure.
We are also now officially on Supreme Court decision watch, with cases surrounding Jan. 6, the Second Amendment and abortion medication regulations yet to be decided. To prepare for those coming opinions, we play a game of “Guess What Americans Think: Supreme Court Edition.” Do Americans approve of the current court? And do they think it will deliver an unbiased decision on Trump’s presidential immunity case?