Big Majority Say Trump Acted Unethically or Illegally

A new CNN poll finds a public consensus has emerged that former President Donald Trump acted at least unethically in trying to hold on to his office after the 2020 election.

Key findings: 79% feel he acted either unethically or illegally, including 45% who believe his actions were illegal, 61% say he encouraged political violence in his public statements ahead of January 6, and 77% said he could have done more to stop the attack once it had begun.

All told, the poll finds that 69% of Americans consider the January 6 attack to be a crisis or major problem for American democracy.