A recent poll by the Siena College Research Institute found that a majority of New Yorkers believe the trial against former President Donald Trump is legitimate. The poll, conducted in the days following the start of the trial, surveyed likely voters in the state and found that 54% believe the trial is legitimate, while 34% view it as a "witch hunt."
A recent poll by the Siena College Research Institute found that a majority of New Yorkers believe the trial against former President Donald Trump is legitimate.
The poll, conducted in the days following the start of the trial, surveyed likely voters in the state and found that 54% believe the trial is legitimate, while 34% view it as a "witch hunt."
The poll also found that a majority of New Yorkers believe that Trump is guilty of the charges against him.
When asked if they believe Trump is guilty of incitement of insurrection, 56% of New Yorkers said yes, while 33% said no.
When asked if they believe Trump is guilty of obstruction of justice, 52% of New Yorkers said yes, while 35% said no.
The poll also found that a majority of New Yorkers believe that Trump should be convicted if he is found guilty.
When asked if they believe Trump should be convicted if he is found guilty of incitement of insurrection, 58% of New Yorkers said yes, while 31% said no.
When asked if they believe Trump should be convicted if he is found guilty of obstruction of justice, 54% of New Yorkers said yes, while 34% said no.
The poll also found that a majority of New Yorkers believe that the trial is fair.
When asked if they believe the trial is fair, 53% of New Yorkers said yes, while 35% said no.
The poll also found that a majority of New Yorkers believe that the trial is important.
When asked if they believe the trial is important, 57% of New Yorkers said yes, while 32% said no.
The poll also found that a majority of New Yorkers believe that the trial will have a significant impact on the country.
When asked if they believe the trial will have a significant impact on the country, 56% of New Yorkers said yes, while 33% said no.
The poll was conducted by the Siena College Research Institute from January 18-23, 2023, and surveyed 805 likely voters in New York State. The poll has a margin of error of +/- 3.4 percentage points.
