Voter Concerns Rise Over Biden’s Health, Trump’s Legal Troubles – Recent Poll Reveals Shift in Confidence

A recent poll conducted by Monmouth University has unveiled concerns among American voters regarding the health of President Joe Biden and legal troubles faced by former President Donald Trump. Nearly half of voters believe there is at least some likelihood that Biden may be replaced as the Democratic nominee due to health issues. Additionally, about a third of respondents think Trump could lose the Republican nomination because of his ongoing legal challenges.

Key Points:

1. Biden’s Health Concerns: Questions about President Biden’s age and mental stamina have escalated following the release of Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report, which described Biden’s memory as “poor.” While the report did not significantly impact public opinion on Biden’s handling of classified documents, it reinforced concerns about his physical and mental health.
2. Trump’s Legal Troubles: The poll indicates that one-third of voters believe Donald Trump could potentially lose the Republican nomination due to his extensive legal issues. This perception has likely been influenced by ongoing legal challenges faced by the former president.
3. Shift in Voter Confidence: According to the poll, 51% of voters expressed confidence in Donald Trump’s mental capacity and physical stamina to lead the country, while only 32% felt the same way about President Biden. This marks a notable shift from a 2020 study conducted before the previous presidential election.
4. Democratic Voter Opinion: The trend is also evident among Democratic voters, with confidence in Biden’s mental and physical stamina dropping from 91% in the summer of 2020 to 72% today.
5. Overall Candidate Support: The report highlights that overall support for both candidates has remained relatively stable since the fall, with about four in 10 voters expressing they would “definitely” or “probably” support Trump, and a similar number backing Biden.

It’s important to note that the poll was conducted by telephone from Feb. 8 to 12, with 902 adults, and the results are based on 822 registered voters, with a margin of error of plus or minus 4.3 percentage points.