The latest CNN poll conducted by SSRS reveals a divided perception among Americans regarding the treatment of former President Donald Trump in his criminal prosecution. Only 13% believe Trump is being treated the same as other criminal defendants, with the majority split between those who think he is being treated more harshly (34%) and those who think he is being treated more leniently (34%).
Confidence in the jury chosen for the trial is low, with only 44% expressing confidence in their ability to reach a fair verdict. Additionally, Trump's behavior during the trial is viewed as inappropriate by 42% of Americans, while only 25% consider it appropriate.
Concerning the charges related to falsifying business records to conceal hush money payments to Stormy Daniels, 45% of Americans now believe that even if true, these charges are irrelevant to Trump's fitness for the presidency, compared to 39% last summer. However, the political impact of a possible conviction remains uncertain, as 76% of Trump's supporters indicate they would continue to support him even if he is convicted of a crime.
Furthermore, views on the relevance of the charges to Trump's fitness for office appear to be shifting, particularly among independents who lean toward the Republican Party. While partisans' impressions remain largely unchanged, the share of independents considering the charges irrelevant to Trump's fitness has increased.
In terms of Trump's conduct during the trial, about a third of Americans perceive his actions related to business records as illegal, while another third consider them unethical but not illegal. Partisan divides persist, with Democrats more likely to view Trump's behavior as inappropriate and Republicans more likely to see him as being treated unfairly by the criminal justice system.
Overall, the trial has garnered attention from about half of Americans, with Democrats showing the highest level of interest, followed by Republicans, and independents the least attentive group.
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