Poll: Concerns About Trump’s Criminal Charges Could Impact 2024 General Election
While Trump maintains strong GOP primary support, his criminal indictments raise concerns among general election voters, according to NBC News poll.
Concerns Over Trump’s Indictments:
- A recent NBC News poll suggests that former President Donald Trump’s four criminal indictments could affect his chances in a general election matchup against President Joe Biden.
- Among voters, 62% express major or moderate concerns about Trump’s indictments, while 37% have minor or no concerns.
Trump Leads in GOP Primary:
- Despite his legal challenges, Trump remains a dominant figure in the 2024 GOP primary, with 59% support among Republican primary voters, as indicated by the same NBC News poll.
- Over time, Trump’s support in the primary has increased, with 58% of GOP primary voters believing he should continue to lead the party, up from 49% in a June poll.
Republican Field Lags Behind:
- Other Republican candidates trail significantly behind Trump, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis being the second-most preferred candidate at 16%.
Biden Faces Health Concerns:
- President Joe Biden faces his own set of concerns among voters, mainly related to his age and mental fitness for a second term.
- A total of 74% of voters express major or moderate concerns about Biden’s mental and physical health, while 26% have minor or no concerns.
Biden’s Disapproval Rating:
- Biden’s disapproval rating reaches its highest point of his presidency, with 56% disapproval, compared to an approval rating of 41%, according to the poll.
Close Presidential Race:
- Voter attitudes towards both candidates set the stage for a potentially closely contested presidential race.
- In a general election matchup between Biden and Trump, both candidates receive 46% support, with a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percentage points.
The poll highlights concerns among voters about Trump’s legal challenges and Biden’s health, setting the stage for a competitive 2024 general election.