CBS News Poll: 56% Say Trump Is Guilty In NYC Case

CBS News reports:

As Donald Trump’s trial in New York City nears closing arguments, most Americans believe he is guilty of a crime in this case. But they are less sure what the jury will do after it deliberates next week.

Fifty-six percent — a majority — say Trump is definitely or probably guilty of a crime in this case, in which he has been charged with falsifying business records to hide a “hush money” payment and influence the 2016 election.

Opinions are highly partisan, with nearly all Democrats believing Trump is guilty and about eight in 10 Republicans saying the opposite. Republicans are less certain in their views. While three in four Democrats say he is “definitely” guilty, only half of Republicans say he is “definitely” not.

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56% of Americans say Donald Trump is definitely or probably guilty of a crime in his New York criminal case, a @CBSNewsPoll finds. Opinions are highly partisan, with nearly all Democrats believing Trump is guilty and about 8 in 10 Republicans saying the opposite, @kabir_here… pic.twitter.com/MkZ0zRDfr3

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