Staff Reports
According to a survey conducted by Ipsos, over 70% of Americans do not believe that Donald Trump can be impartial on his legal battles. The survey was conducted to gauge the public's attitudes toward the legal system. It was conducted among individuals who have been involved in jury duty in the past decade.
The trust that jurors have in the criminal justice system is higher than that of other individuals, including judges, prosecutors, and police officers. They also reported higher levels of confidence in their fellow jurors. This suggests that the level of trust that both groups have in the legal profession is very high.
The survey also revealed that most Americans do not trust the court to find an impartial jury for Trump's case involving the alleged mishandling of classified information. Over 70% of the 1,017 individuals who responded to the survey said they were not confident that the court could seat an unbiased jury based on the evidence presented.
Over 70% of the survey's participants stated that they were not confident that the court would be able to find an unbiased jury to preside over Trump's case. A total of 41 percent claimed that they were not too confident, while 28 percent said they were somewhat confident. Only five percent claimed that they were very confident that the former president's jury could be impartial.
Despite the various political cases that have occurred in the past few decades, Americans' confidence in the legal system has remained relatively high. This is due to the high level of trust that the members of the jury process have in the legal system. However, this may be starting to erode due to the political tensions surrounding Trump's trial. Many of his critics and supporters are not likely to accept the verdicts of the jury, which they believe are unfair.
More than 7 in 10 Americans don't think President Trump can get an impartial jury in his ongoing legal battles, according to a new survey.
Most of the jurisdictions where Trump will be tried lean substantially to the left. https://t.co/NvCTzD0kps
— The Epoch Times (@EpochTimes) August 29, 2023
The political environment in the places where Trump will be tried also makes it difficult for him to receive an unbiased jury. Although the case related to his alleged mishandling of classified information is expected to be held in Fort Pierce, Florida, it is not expected to be held in a favorable climate.
The first case that will be tried is related to Trump's alleged payment of hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels. It will be held in Manhattan, where over 80 percent of the residents voted for Joe Biden. Another case related to Trump's alleged involvement in overturning the results of the 2020 presidential election will be conducted in Washington, DC. In the city, only 5.4 percent of the residents support Trump. The incident that occurred on January 6, 2021, when the US Capitol was breached, still lingers in the minds of many residents.
Trump's most recent case was filed in Georgia's Fulton County, where former Vice President Joe Biden was able to win with over 70% of the vote. This indicates that he has a significant disadvantage going forward.
Since the locations where Trump's case will be tried have political leanings, his supporters may view the jury pool with skepticism, which could affect their impartiality. The public will be closely watching the developments as these legal battles play out. It's also important that the system upholds impartiality and justice.
