Staff Reports
In a recent fundraiser event in New York City, First Lady Jill Biden openly criticized former President Donald Trump, along with Republican voters who still support him, despite the 37 criminal charges filed against him. The Associated Press first reported on Biden’s comments, which were later confirmed by attendees, who also revealed that the first lady expressed her heartbreak over the headlines she sees in the news every day.
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Biden specifically mentioned that a poll conducted on her plane showed that 61% of Republicans still favor Trump, despite his indictment. She finds the data “shocking” because those surveyed appeared to ignore Trump’s legal troubles. This poll has prompted concerns among many citizens about the current state of the Republican party.
CBS News Poll: Trump Posts Biggest Lead Yet Over DeSantis
Trump — 61% (+38)
DeSantis — 23%
T. Scott — 4%
Pence — 4%
Haley — 3%
Ramaswamy — 1%
Hutchinson — 1%
Burgum — 1%
Elder — 1%
Christie — 1%CBS Poll (B+) | 06/07-10 | n=586https://t.co/V076JVS4Iw pic.twitter.com/pQjIqvYCV4
— InteractivePolls (@IAPolls2022) June 11, 2023
CNN noted that Biden shared her views about “MAGA Republicans” during other fundraising events in California. There, she warned supporters that such followers would only bring “corruption and chaos,” and argued that America cannot afford to go “back to those dark days.” She commended donors for their support and emphasized that America would not return to those dark places.
Interestingly, a recent poll by CBS News YouGov shows that Biden’s concerns are well-founded since 71% of Republicans think that the charges against former President Trump are politically motivated. Further, 61% of Republican voters continue to support his candidacy, regardless of the criminal proceedings. Of those surveyed, 76% claim that the criminal charges are politically motivated, which means that Trump’s supporters believe that the charges are nothing more than a way to keep Trump out of the White House.
In the same report, an incredible 80% of respondents do not believe that a criminal conviction should disqualify President Trump from serving in the White House, even if he wins the nomination. Many also prefer a candidate with similar views to that of Donald Trump.
Surprisingly, it wasn’t all good news for President Biden. The survey showed that only 58% of Democrats would like to see him in the elections. Additionally, should he run and win, 42% of voters do not believe that he has the required “wherewithal” to complete another term in the White House. Furthermore, of those who would prefer to replace President Biden, 31% are dissatisfied with his job performance.
In conclusion, the moral of the story is that President Trump still commands a vast following within the Grand Old Party (GOP), and Republican voters still support him, despite the indictments. Since he still represents what the party believes more closely aligns with their values, this is a testament to the fact that Trump is still very much a force to be reckoned with in the next election.
