Poll Reveals Trump Has 20-Point Lead Over Nearest Rival Among Likely Iowa Republican Caucusgoers

A new poll conducted by Iowa pollster J. Ann Selzer has revealed that former President Donald Trump has a 20-point lead over his nearest rival, Ron DeSantis, among likely Iowa Republican caucusgoers. The poll also found that 71 percent of Trump’s supporters believe what he says is true, despite the fact that he has told more than 30,000 lies during his four years in office, according to the Washington Post.

The poll also revealed that Trump is fueled by his standing among self-identified Republicans and evangelical Christians, as well as by the two-thirds of likely caucusgoers who don’t believe he has committed serious crimes as he faces charges in multiple indictments. Additionally, 62 percent of the respondents plan to back Donald Trump in the presidential primary despite his fourth criminal indictment.

The poll also found that Trump has an advantage over other sources of information. 71 percent of respondents said they trust what Trump says, compared to 63 percent who trust family and friends, 56 percent who trust conservative media figures, and 42 percent who trust their religious leaders.

The poll results show that Trump has an early advantage in the first nominating contest, which is the largest Republican caucus lead recorded by the poll since the 2000 contest won by George W. Bush. The results of the poll demonstrate the strong support Trump still has among Republican voters, despite his criminal indictments. It remains to be seen if Trump can maintain this lead as the race for the Republican nomination continues.