Recent polling data from Reuters has unveiled a notable shift in American sentiment following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally on July 13. The surveys conducted indicate a heightened concern among the populace regarding political violence, while also shedding light on the resilience of existing political allegiances.
According to the Reuters poll, 84% of Americans now perceive the country as “spiraling out of control” in the aftermath of the event. This figure marks an increase from the 74% recorded just two months ago — a 10% rise in apprehension following recent occurrences.
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The survey highlights worries among citizens regarding potential acts of violence surrounding the upcoming election. About 84% of respondents expressed concern that individuals might resort to violent actions after the election.
In terms of presidential candidate support, the poll indicates a static situation in voter preferences post-assassination attempt. Trump, polling at 43%, maintains a slight lead over his Democratic rival, President Joe Biden, who is polling at 41%. That is a statistical tie within the margin of error.
The survey also delved into the beliefs of Republican respondents regarding the attempted assassination. Two-thirds of Republicans surveyed expressed a belief in divine intervention, attributing Trump’s survival of the gunfire to a higher power.
Trump is slated to formally accept his party’s nomination on Thursday, July 18, a pivotal moment in the ongoing presidential campaign.
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POLLS CONDUCTED AFTER THE ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT ON TRUMP REVEAL
AMERICANS ARE GROWING MORE CONCERNED ABOUT POLITICAL VIOLENCE.
IT ALSO SHOWS SUPPORT FOR EACH PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE –
REMAINS UNCHANGED FOLLOWING SATURDAY’S CLOSE CALL.
ACCORDING TO A NEW REUTERS POLL –
FOUR IN FIVE AMERICANS BELIEVE THE COUNTRY IS “SPIRALING OUT OF CONTROL” FOLLOWING THE ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT AT TRUMP’S RALLY.
84 PERCENT OF AMERICANS SAY THEY ARE CONCERNED THAT PEOPLE WILL COMMIT “ACTS OF VIOLENCE” AFTER THE ELECTION.
WHEN THE SAME QUESTION WAS ASKED TWO MONTHS AGO –
74 PERCENT OF AMERICANS WERE WORRIED ABOUT POLITICAL VIOLENCE AFTER NOVEMBER FIFTH.
A 10 PERCENT JUMP FOLLOWING RECENT HISTORIC EVENTS.
AS FAR AS SUPPORT FOR EACH PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE –
ACCORDING TO THIS POLL – THE ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT ALONE HASN’T CHANGED MANY POLITICAL VIEWS – TRUMP LEADING BIDEN 43 TO 41 PERCENT – WITHIN THE MARGIN OF ERROR.
THE POLL ALSO ASKED REPUBLICAN RESPONDENTS IF THEY BELIEVE THERE WAS DIVINE INTERVENTION INVOLVED IN TRUMP SO NARROWLY SURVIVING THE GUNFIRE.
TWO IN THREE REPUBLICANS BELIEVE GOD PLAYED A ROLE IN PROTECTING THEIR PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE.
TRUMP WILL OFFICIALLY ACCEPT HIS PARTY’S NOMINATION THURSDAY EVENING.
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