Trump has some support for an illegal 2028 bid for reelection, poll finds

Trump has some support for an illegal 2028 bid for reelection, poll finds President Trump has suggested could run once again because he was ‘cheated’ in the 2020 election - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Already a member? Log in Despite President Donald Trump’s plunging approval ratings it would appear some Americans still back him for an unconstitutional third term in office. While Trump himself has blown hot and cold on the idea, a new poll indicates there are voters who want the 80- year-old commander-in-chief to run again in 2028. Eight percent of those surveyed in a New York Times/Siena poll still support Trump’s reelection. Although clearly a minority view, Trump still managed to receive more support than some of his allies. Trump has suggested he could run for a third term as recently as last week, claiming once again that he was “cheated” in the 2020 election. “I don’t know who is going to be your next president, and I think the law said - I’m not 100% sure - but I think the law says I’m not allowed to run again,” he said at an Iowa rally. “Well, the one thing is different: they cheated us on the second one because we won it three times,” Trump said. ‘So I think I have the right to run again.” The New York Times/Siena poll, which was carried out using 3,494 voters from October 12 until October 19, looked at a number of high profile potential GOP nominees. Vice President JD Vance was the frontrunner, with 33 percent of respondents planning to vote in a Republican primary saying that they would nominate him for president. When asked previously whether he would endorse Vance, Trump dismissed speculation about the vice president launching his own bid for the presidency. “He's a very talented person and a very good person, but literally, I don't think we've ever talked about it,” Trump said earlier in October. “It's early, very early.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio came in second in the poll, with 23 percent of those surveyed backing him. Outgoing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was backed by just three percent of respondents, much lower than Trump’s eight percent, while just one percent of voters said they would vote for Donald Trump Jr. Less than one percent of those surveyed said that they would vote for journalist and podcaster Tucker Carlson; Trump’s rival in the 2024 Republican primary, Nikki Haley; or Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The poll also examined the other side of the political aisle, asking respondents planning to vote in the Democratic 2028 primary who they would nominate for president. Former Vice President Kamala Harris received the most support from those surveyed, topping the poll at 12 percent. Harris was closely followed by fellow Californian Gavin Newsom, the outgoing state governor, who received 9 percent of respondents’ support. Seven percent backed former Transport Secretary Pete Buttigieg, while Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was supported by 6 percent of those surveyed. Four percent of voters backed Senator Jon Ossoff, who has made headlines in recent weeks for his remarks about Trump’s close aide, Natalie Harp. Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments