A recent University poll revealed that 24 percent of Trump supporters would be more likely to vote for him if he received a guilty verdict, while 6 percent would be less likely, and 68 percent stated it would not affect their vote. Throughout the proceedings, Trump has consistently criticized the trial's legitimacy. His sons defended him outside the courtroom, labeling the trial as a political persecution. They expressed frustration with what they deemed a sham prosecution and criticized the Biden campaign for holding a rally during the trial.
Despite the vocal defense from Trump's sons, notable figures like Melania Trump and Ivanka Trump have remained absent from the public eye during this time. Ivanka, in particular, has distanced herself from both the campaign and the trial, citing a desire to shield her children from the scrutiny surrounding their grandfather's position.
