Government and International Affairs

The public is divided about the implications of the conviction for the country and democracy. More U.S. adults think the conviction benefits President Biden’s campaign than Trump’s.

Few are very confident that prosecutors are treating Trump fairly. Nor is the public very confident that the Supreme Court, other judges, and juries can be impartial in his cases. Republicans are especially skeptical that prosecutors are treating him fairly.

Asked which president did more to help people like them, 35% of adults say Trump did more, 26% say Biden did more, and 30% think neither was effective in helping people like them.

Only 21% of adults think it would be a good thing if the next president were able to act on important policies without the approval of Congress or the courts, though there is more tolerance of the idea among partisans when the president is from their own party.