{
  "id": 17605,
  "title": "Poll: Trump’s MAGA voters would stick by a candidate through the most serious of scandals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/07/30/poll-trumps-maga-voters-would-stick-by-a-candidate-through-the-most",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-07-30T09:55:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "POLITICO",
    "slug": "politico",
    "url": "https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/30/maga-trump-scandal-2026-elections-01013859"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The POLITICO Poll reveals that President Donald Trump's MAGA supporters are the most loyal among any group of voters, with majorities stating they would remain supportive of GOP candidates facing a range of scandals, from a DUI conviction to accusations of sexual assault. In fact, 72% of MAGA Trump voters would stick by a GOP candidate accused of domestic violence, a figure 10 percentage points higher than the overall share of Trump 2024 voters who would do the same. This commitment to loyalty has been a defining trait of Trump's political strategy, as he has withstood controversy and rallied his supporters to victory despite past scandals. In the 2026 midterm cycle, this loyalty has been on display in races such as those involving Republican candidates Ken Paxton and Mark Lamb, who have faced allegations of misconduct and abuse of power, with Trump's influence being a key factor in their success. While Americans across the political spectrum are willing to tolerate scandals to some degree, the survey found that MAGA voters are more steadfast in their support for candidates, even in the face of allegations of domestic violence or sexual assault. This phenomenon has played out in real-world politics, as seen in the case of Maine's Senate race, where Republican candidate Graham Platner endured months of controversy but only dropped out following a sexual assault allegation he denies. The study also highlights a partisan gap in views on scandal, with Republicans more likely to advocate for Democrats to withdraw from races than vice versa. Overall, the poll underscores how Trump's influence has reshaped partisan loyalty, making scandal a less decisive factor in voters' decisions than it once was.",
  "summary": "Most of President Donald Trump’s MAGA base say they’d still vote for a GOP candidate when confronted with an array of scandals — more so than Republican voters writ large or Democrats.",
  "key_points": [
    "72% of MAGA Trump voters would stay loyal to a candidate accused of domestic violence.",
    "Trump's influence helped Republican candidates Ken Paxton and Mark Lamb succeed in 2026 races.",
    "Maine's Senate race shows MAGA voters' steadfast support despite allegations of sexual assault."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}