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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Martin Pengelly in Washington

Majority in US reject Trump’s immunity claim, including half of Republicans

A flag showing support for Donald Trump flies outside a courthouse on 1 March in Fort Pierce, Florida.
A flag showing support for Donald Trump flies outside a courthouse on 1 March in Fort Pierce, Florida. Photograph: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Seventy per cent of American voters, and 48% of Republicans, reject Donald Trump’s claim to be immune from criminal prosecution for acts committed in office, a new poll said.

In the poll from Ipsos and Politico Magazine, just 11% backed the former president and presumptive Republican nominee’s claim, as expressed in his federal election subversion case that has reached the supreme court.

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