A new national survey has revealed the continued dominance of President Donald Trump among Republican voters, particularly within the MAGA movement, underscoring the enduring power of his endorsements in GOP primary races across the country.
WEBDESK – NJNEWSLINE: A new Marquette Law School poll shows Trump-backed candidates enjoy overwhelming support among MAGA Republicans, reinforcing the former president’s strong influence over GOP primary voters nationwide.
According to a report published by NJ.com, the Marquette Law School poll found that 71% of Republicans said they would support a Republican candidate endorsed by Trump in a primary election. In contrast, only 20% said they would back a GOP candidate opposed by the president.
The poll comes after several Trump-endorsed candidates secured victories in Republican contests across states, including Indiana, Louisiana, Kentucky, and Texas, defeating both challengers and incumbent officeholders.
Among Republicans who identified themselves as favorable to the MAGA movement, Trump’s influence appeared even stronger. The survey found that 87% of MAGA-aligned Republicans would support a Trump-endorsed candidate, while only 9% said they would vote for a Republican opposed by him.
However, support dropped significantly among Republicans who do not identify with the MAGA movement. Among that group, only 30% said they would support Trump’s endorsed candidate, while 48% preferred candidates opposed by Trump. Another 22% indicated they would avoid voting altogether in such a hypothetical primary matchup.
The poll also highlighted Trump’s continued popularity among MAGA supporters regarding his performance as president. Approximately 93% of MAGA-friendly Republicans approved of Trump’s handling of the presidency, while his approval rating among non-MAGA Republicans stood at 36%.
Overall, the survey found Trump with a 38% approval rating among all respondents, while 62% disapproved of his job performance.
The Marquette Law School poll was conducted between May 20 and May 26 among 1,001 U.S. adults. Researchers said the survey carried a margin of error of plus or minus 3.4 percentage points for all adults and 5.3 percentage points among Republican respondents.
