Do you generally consider it to be acceptable or unacceptable for a president to direct the Department of Justice to investigate the president’s political opponents?

Conducted

September 22, 2025

3260 US adults surveyed

Conducted September 22, 2025

YouGov surveyed 3260 US adults

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Acceptable

21%

Unacceptable

54%

Not sure

25%

Do you generally consider it to be acceptable or unacceptable for a president to direct the Department of Justice to investigate the president’s political opponents?

Conducted September 22, 2025

YouGov surveyed 3260 US adults

Acceptable

21%

Unacceptable

54%

Not sure

25%

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