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New Jersey Inmates Favor Trump Over Harris in Poll

7/11/2025

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In a surprising twist, a straw poll at New Jersey State Prison revealed that 31 out of 58 inmates support Donald Trump for the 2024 election, favoring him over Kamala Harris. Disillusioned by the Democratic establishment, these inmates view Trump as a beacon of hope, despite his controversial history with criminal justice.

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In a surprising twist, a straw poll at New Jersey State Prison revealed that 31 out of 58 inmates support Donald Trump for the 2024 election, favoring him over Kamala Harris. Disillusioned by the Democratic establishment, these inmates view Trump as a beacon of hope, despite his controversial history with criminal justice.