Donald Trump's popularity has reached an all-time high among Republican primary voters, seemingly unaffected by his legal challenges and buoyed by controversial statements that appeal to GOP and "MAGA" supporters. Despite this, Republican voters still consider him the strongest candidate to oppose President Biden, even though Nikki Haley shows a wider lead against Biden in general election scenarios than Trump or Ron DeSantis. Trump's controversial statements on issues like immigration and revenge resonate strongly with most MAGA voters.
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00:00 It's Benzinga and here's what's on the block.
00:02 Donald Trump's popularity has reached an all-time high among Republican primary voters,
00:06 seemingly unaffected by his legal challenges and buoyed by controversial statements that
00:10 appeal to GOP and MAGA supporters. Despite this, Republican voters still consider him
00:14 the strongest candidate to oppose President Biden, even though Nikki Haley shows a wider
00:18 lead against Biden in general election scenarios than Trump or Ron DeSantis.
00:22 Trump's controversial statements on issues like immigration and revenge resonate strongly with
00:26 most MAGA voters. While the economy is a top issue, voters feel candidates aren't focusing
00:31 on it enough in their messaging. The poll was conducted from January 10th through 12th among
00:35 2,870 U.S. adults, including 786 likely GOP primary voters. For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.