The conviction of Donald Trump will not change the mood of the American electorate. On the contrary, according to pollsters, the verdict of the New York court will “energise” the loyal base of the former US president and increase his support in wavering states, The Washington Times writes.
The guilty verdict handed down by a New York court against Donald Trump will “energise” the former US president’s loyal base and encourage voters in key swing states to support him in the coming election. This is the opinion of analysts and polls show, The Washington Times writes.
According to the research, the vast majority of people who planned to vote for Trump said they would not change their minds despite the verdict. In addition, Republicans and third-party supporters acknowledged that the former White House chief executive’s conviction made them more likely to cast their vote.
“I think people are rallying around Trump. They (American authorities. – Inotv) have made him a victim and a martyr, which I thought was impossible,” said pollster Jim McLaughlin.
His colleague Steve Mitchell confirmed, “I think this (the verdict in New York. – Inotv) will energise his electorate. It has the potential to boost turnout among the Republican base and Trump voters.”
