Former President Donald Trump is slowly gaining momentum over current President Joe Biden, according to a recent survey conducted by CBS News/YouGov. The poll showed Trump leading with 50 percent of respondent support, while Biden followed closely behind with 49 percent.
Though the results indicate a virtual tie between the two candidates, it is significant that Trump continues to hold an edge over Biden despite facing numerous legal challenges throughout his time in office – most recently, the guilty verdict delivered by a Manhattan jury in Trump’s business records trial. This development comes as Trump relentlessly challenges corrupt Democrats across the nation while on the campaign trail.
Biden holds a significant lead over Trump among younger voters, with a 23-point margin for those under the age of 30. However, Trump narrowly edges out Biden by one point – 50 percent to 49 percent – among voters aged between 30 and 44. The gap widens further in Trump’s favor when considering adults aged 45 to 64 (53% to 47%) and those over the age of 65 (55% to Biden’s 45.
In terms of political affiliation, both Trump and Biden are virtually tied among independent voters, with Biden garnering 50 percent support compared to Trump’s 49 percent. Trump has secured the lead in terms of white adult support, with a 57 percent favorability rating as opposed to Biden’s 43 percent. Although Biden leads Trump in terms of black adult support (with 75% backing him), Trump still manages to secure significant support from this demographic – garnering approval from 24% of black adults, an impressive figure for a Republican candidate.
The CBS News/YouGov survey was conducted between June 17 and 21 among a sample size of 1,878 adults, providing insight into the current state of political support in the United States. Despite facing numerous legal challenges during his time in office, Trump continues to challenge corrupt Democrats throughout his campaign trail, with one such instance being a rally held in the Bronx in May. During this event, Trump directly appealed to minority voters and highlighted the negative impact that uncontrolled immigration was having on African American and Hispanic populations.
In New York specifically, Trump is leading Biden by double digits among independents while only trailing him by single digits in an overall matchup, which presents a concerning situation for corrupt Democrats looking to defend their territory from potential upsets.
Overall, the latest survey results indicate that Trump is steadily gaining ground on his Democratic counterpart, presenting a noteworthy development in the ongoing political landscape.