Trump has maintained content despite mounting legal problems
From a New York City rape case to a Manhattan district attorney Alvin BraggAllegations of falsifying business records to the ongoing investigation of federal and state prosecutors, Americans are well aware of the swirl of legal trouble around. Donald Trump.
But that doesn’t seem to have dented his popularity among Republicans, nor has he seen him sink in the polls against Joe Biden. The former president is the GOP’s favorite for next year’s nominee, according to poll aggregator FiveThirtyEight.
For Biden, a Washington Post-ABC News poll released over the weekend proves he has his own problems. The survey found that voters believe Trump has done a better job of managing the economy than the current president, and is in better physical and mental health. The worst part is that the data shows Trump beating Biden in a mashup in the general election — the legal troubles will be bad, apparently.
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A new poll released by Morning Consult confirms what we already know: Donald Trump is the leading Republican presidential candidate. But look a little further down the ranks and you’ll find something interesting.
The survey confirmed the reduction of Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor who was widely expected to jump into the race. The Morning Consult he never overtook Trump in popularity, but at the beginning of the year, he was a solid second place with 33% support to Trump’s 46%. The latest data shows him still in that position, but with a big gap: DeSantis polls at 19% support, while Trump is at 60%.
Look below the rankings and you will see a new name: Vivek Ramaswamy. The wealthy businessman is now tied to Trump’s former vice-president Mike Pence with 5% support, although Pence has not yet announced whether he will run for office. Ramaswamy is a first-time contender that the Republicans have just discovered, but his place in the polls is important because it comes at the expense of the former UN ambassador. Nikki Haleywith 3% support, as well as a host of other Republicans who have been in the game longer than him.
As the jury in the civil rape case against Donald Trump was deliberated, his wife Melania Trump gave Fox News an interview in which she reiterated her support for his presidential bid.
“My husband achieved great success in his first administration, and he can once again lead us to greatness and prosperity,” Trump said. “He has my support, and we look forward to restoring hope for the future and leading America with passion and strength.”
The Guardian’s Chris McGreal has been covering the trial of E Jean Carroll’s case against Donald Trump since its inception. Here’s his latest, as jury deliberations begin:
The jury in Donald Trump’s rape trial began deliberations Tuesday to decide whether the former president assaulted advice columnist E Jean Carroll and then humiliated her by denying it.
In order for Carroll to win his civil claim for sexual battery, the jury of six men and three women must reach a unanimous verdict based on “a preponderance of the evidence.” , which means that he is more likely than not telling the truth, a lower one. standard than in a criminal trial.
Carroll is suing for unspecified damages, claiming Trump raped her in a department store dressing room in 1996. Trump has called the accusations a hoax and Carroll a “nut job.” .
Trump has maintained content despite mounting legal problems
From a New York City rape case to a Manhattan district attorney Alvin BraggAllegations of falsifying business records to the ongoing investigation of federal and state prosecutors, Americans are well aware of the swirl of legal trouble around. Donald Trump.
But that doesn’t seem to have dented his popularity among Republicans, nor has he seen him sink in the polls against Joe Biden. The former president is the GOP’s favorite for next year’s nominee, according to poll aggregator FiveThirtyEight.
For Biden, a Washington Post-ABC News poll released over the weekend proves he has his own problems. The survey found that voters believe Trump has done a better job of managing the economy than the current president, and is in better physical and mental health. The worst part is that the data shows Trump beating Biden in a mashup in the general election — the legal troubles will be bad, apparently.
The jury will begin deliberations in the civil case alleging rape by Donald Trump
Good morning, US politics blog readers. A New York City jury is expected to begin deliberating today after hearing evidence in a civil lawsuit brought by the advice columnist. E Jean Carrollwho attributed that Donald Trump raped her in 1996. Trump has denied the allegations, but a guilty verdict could add to the tar on the former president as he seeks a second term in the White House amid a string of legal entanglements — including state and federal criminal investigation into his attempts to overturn the 2020 election. There’s no word on whether a verdict will come right now, but we’ll let you know when it does.
Here’s what else happened today:
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Joe Biden will meet with congressional leaders to break a logjam between Democrats and Republicans over raising the debt ceiling ahead of June 1, when the US government could default. The meeting is scheduled for 4pm ET.
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Democrats of the Senate judiciary committee sent letters to Republican megadonors Harlan Crow and his businesses demanding details about their links to supreme court justices, in particular Clarence Thomas.
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White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre press release at 1 p.m.
