Data from CBS/YouGov shows a large split between parties on the former president's guilt and mounting charges
Published 08/06/23
More than half of Americans believe Donald Trump tried to hold onto the presidency "illegally," but also believe that his mounting legal troubles are an effort to thwart his 2024 campaign, according to a new poll.
Just over 50% believe Trump planned to hold onto office "illegally or unconstitutionally" after the 2020 election, while 29% believed he planned to stay in office legally. Another 20% believe he did not plan on staying, according to a CBS News/YouGov survey released on Sunday.
The former president continues to insist there was widespread fraudulence in 2020, though his claims have gone unproven.
Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a political rally at Erie Insurance Arena in Erie, PennsylvaniaJeff Swensen/Getty Images
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Trump's conspiracy theories about the election are also tied to his third indictment, which charges him with four counts of criminal conspiracy related to his efforts to overturn election results leading up to the January 6 Capitol riot.
Over 50% believe if Trump had remained in office, they would consider it "undermining" democracy," while 17% called it "upholding" democracy.
Most — 59% — say the various investigations into Trump are an effort to stop his 2024 campaign, according to the data. Even with the alleged political bias, a majority describe the indictments as "upholding the law" and "defending democracy."
Among Republicans, that number jumps to 86%. Only 31% of Democrats describe the indictments the same way.
The CBS/YouGov poll as conducted among more than 2100 U.S. adults between August 2-4 and it has a margin of error of 2.9%.
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