A significant number of Americans believe that political factors influence the legal scrutiny targeting former President Donald Trump.
Last week, Secretary of State Antony Blinken commented on a social media platform, formerly known as Twitter, about the U.S.’s strong stance against Russia’s actions toward opposition leader Aleksey Navalny.
Blinken mentioned, “The U.S. strongly condemns Russia’s sentencing of opposition leader Aleksey Navalny due to politically motivated charges,” adding that the truth cannot be silenced and urging for Navalny’s release.
However, this has raised questions about the perceived double standards in handling political opposition.
As per a CBS/YouGov survey, respondents were asked their views on the legal charges and investigations against Trump.
A significant 59% believed these to be efforts to obstruct his potential 2024 presidential campaign.
Surprisingly, this sentiment wasn’t limited to his supporters: 31% of Democrats, 63% of independents, and 86% of Republicans shared this view.
Furthermore, the poll suggests a larger narrative at play.
Over a third of those surveyed felt that actions against Trump represented a broader assault on ordinary citizens.
This sentiment was particularly pronounced among Republicans, with 56% concurring, and among 2020 Trump voters, with 63% agreeing.