A recent YouGov poll reveals a significant shift in Republican voters' attitudes towards allowing convicted felons to run for president. In April 2024, only 17% of GOP voters supported the idea, but by June 2024, this figure had risen to 58%. This change follows the conviction of former President Donald Trump on multiple felony charges, including falsifying business records and interfering in an election. The poll, identified as #4 - 472 RV, highlights a growing acceptance among Republican voters of the possibility of a convicted felon in the White House.
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In April 2024, only 17% of Republican voters said convicted felons should be allowed to become POTUS. After Donald Trump's felony convictions, 58% of Republican voters now say felons should be allowed to be POTUS. 👉🏻 https://t.co/XUGm2C9QTn https://t.co/fhPWNgo7AW
“By calling Trump a “felon,” we risk rehabilitating a word that has fallen out of favor for good reason. Trump is a person convicted of felonies. So are millions of other Americans. How we describe him affects them, too.” https://t.co/wqi49wr77q
A felon in the White House? After Trump’s conviction, voters must reflect on their values. https://t.co/9Ry9RRLleq
A convicted felon should be allowed to run for president GOP Voters April - 17% June 58% YouGov #4 - 472 RV
% of republicans who say someone convicted of a felony should be allowed to become president april 2024: 17% june 2024: 58% -yougov