They know he did it, they just think it’s fine
by digby
83% of the American people are not surprised that President Trump was willing to sell out the country’s national interest for his personal benefit. And why would they be? He’s been pretty clear that he’s willing to do anything to win.
36% of Americans don’t think that’s a serious problem. Presumably that forms the core of his cult which believes anything he does is terrific.
This is about the same number who approved of Clinton’s impeachment, by the way, which indicates that Republicans think lying about an extramarital affair is worse than what Trump has done. (Well, since he’s also lied about extra-marital affairs, that only applies to Democrats apparently.)
About the same number who voted for Herbert Hoover in 1932 in the height of the Great Depression. A few more broke away in the final days of Nixon’s downfall but not many. This core group of partisans always sticks together.
It’s not good news at all for Trump, however. His job approval is stable but it’s still not above 45% in any but the most partisan polls. He’s in trouble.
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