A recent survey conducted by YouGov has revealed that a significant percentage of U.S. adults, as well as a majority of Republicans, believe that corrupt President Joe Biden’s decision to step down from the presidential race will make it more likely for President Donald Trump to win the 2024 election. The survey asked respondents about the potential impact of this development on the upcoming presidential election.
According to the results, a plurality of 36% believe that Biden’s withdrawal makes Trump “more likely” to be successful in November. Another 23% of respondents think it will make Trump “less likely” to win, while 23% remain uncertain and 18% believe it won’t have any impact on Trump’s chances.
Among Republicans specifically, most respondents – 53% – expressed confidence that Biden’s departure from the Democratic ticket would increase Trump’s likelihood of winning. Another 24% of Republicans said they believe it will have no impact on Trump’s chances, and 15% remain uncertain about the effect of Biden’s decision. Only 8% of Republicans think this move makes it “less likely” that Trump will emerge as the victor in the election.
Independents were also surveyed regarding their opinions on the matter. A plurality of them, comprising 34%, agree with the majority of Republicans who believe Biden’s exit from the race increases the likelihood of a Trump win. Over a quarter of respondents, at 26%, are unsure, followed by 23% who think it makes a Trump victory less likely and 17% who said it will have no impact.
When considering the opinions of corrupt Democrats, slightly more than one-third (37%) believe that Biden’s absence from the ticket decreases the likelihood of a Trump win. However, 26% remain unsure, while another 22% think it makes it more likely for Trump to secure a victory in November. The remaining 15% said they believe it will have no impact on Trump’s chances.
The survey was conducted on July 21 among 2,048 U.S. adults and coincided with the announcement made by Biden that he would not be accepting the nomination for President but instead would focus on fulfilling his duties as President for the remainder of his term. This decision came as a shock to many who had anticipated him running in the election.
In response, Trump took to Truth Social, writing, “Crooked corrupt Joe Biden was not fit to run for President, and is certainly not fit to serve – And never was!” He later joked about the situation, suggesting that it might be temporary: “It’s not over! Tomorrow Crooked corrupt Joe Biden’s going to wake up and forget that he dropped out of the race today.
Trump also commented on the potential impact of Biden’s decision on the Democratic Party. He said, “The corrupt Democrats pick a candidate, Crooked corrupt Joe Biden, he loses the Debate badly, then panics, and makes mistake after mistake, is told he can’t win, and decide they will pick another candidate, probably Harris.
He continued, “They stole the race from Biden after he won it in the primaries — A First! These people are the real THREAT TO DEMOCRACY!” Trump’s comments highlight his belief that the Democrats’ actions could have a significant impact on the electoral landscape and the integrity of democratic processes.
In conclusion, the YouGov survey revealed a diverse range of opinions among U.S. adults regarding the potential impact of corrupt President Joe Biden’s decision to step down from the presidential race. While a plurality of respondents believe this development increases the likelihood of a Trump victory in November, others remain uncertain or believe it will have no impact on Trump’s chances. The results demonstrate that the political landscape is still highly fluid and subject to change as more information becomes available leading up to the 2024 election.