Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Republicans Shift on Legal Immunity Amid Trump Controversy

6/20/2025

50 10

Summary

Story summary

A recent YouGov survey shows a significant shift in Republican attitudes toward presidential legal immunity, plummeting from 49% to 35%. Alarmingly, 60% of Americans oppose this immunity, and while 75% trust ordinary defendants receive fair trials, only 56% extend that belief to former presidents. Despite 61% believing Trump committed crimes, a staggering 83% doubt he’ll face prison time.

1 of 1

Story summary

A recent YouGov survey shows a significant shift in Republican attitudes toward presidential legal immunity, plummeting from 49% to 35%. Alarmingly, 60% of Americans oppose this immunity, and while 75% trust ordinary defendants receive fair trials, only 56% extend that belief to former presidents. Despite 61% believing Trump committed crimes, a staggering 83% doubt he’ll face prison time.