A YouGov/Economist poll finds 53% of self‑identified MAGA Republicans say Trump would be justified in directing the Justice Department to target political enemies; only 20% of Americans overall agree. Non‑MAGA Republicans are notably less supportive, and Democrats overwhelmingly oppose it. This quantifies a factional tolerance for personalist use of law enforcement.
— Normalization of retaliatory justice within a large faction raises risks for institutional independence, prosecutorial norms, and future executive behavior.
2025.09.03
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Economist/YouGov poll result: 53% of MAGA Republicans vs 41% of all Republicans and 20% of Americans overall say such retaliation would be justified.
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