United States | Voters’ views

How might Donald Trump’s trials sway voters?

Former US President Donald Trump attends the third day of his civil fraud trial in New York on October 2023
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Polling suggests that most Republicans think the trials against Donald Trump have been conducted unfairly. Though 62% of Democrats say being a criminal is one of the worst traits a president can have, only 34% of Republicans say the same. But in a close election Mr Trump cannot afford to lose ground or put off undecided voters.

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