A new ABC News/Ipsos poll reveals that 56% of Americans back the criminal charges against Donald Trump, accusing him of conspiring to illegally overturn the 2020 election. The survey, conducted between Jan. 4 and 8 with 2,228 respondents, holds a 2.5% margin of error.

Public Opinion on Trump’s Ballot Eligibility

Regarding court decisions in Colorado and Maine to exclude Trump from the 2024 ballot, opinions are divided, with 49% supporting the rulings and 46% opposed. The Supreme Court has accepted Trump’s appeal in the Colorado case.

The poll indicates a split view on the Supreme Court’s decision-making process, with 43% believing it’s influenced by political beliefs and 53% trusting a decision based on the law.

Concerning Trump’s ballot eligibility, 39% argue he should stay on, 30% say he should be excluded, while 26% did not provide an opinion.

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Supreme Court’s Role in Trump’s Appeal

As the Supreme Court agrees to hear Trump’s appeal on the Colorado case, public sentiment varies. The poll discloses that 43% of respondents believe the justices would decide based on their political beliefs.

Contrastingly, 53% believe the Supreme Court would base its decision on the law, underscoring a divide in expectations regarding the judiciary’s impartiality.

The survey highlights the complexity surrounding Trump’s legal challenges, revealing nuanced public perceptions of the judiciary’s role in such matters.

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