More than a third of New York City voters who supported Donald Trump in 2020 approve of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s job performance, despite his role in prosecuting Trump in the Stormy Daniels hush money case. The Redfield & Wilton Strategies poll of 974 eligible New York City voters found that 13 percent of 2020 Trump supporters strongly approve of Bragg’s overall job performance, with an additional 21 percent saying they approve, resulting in a total approval rating of 34 percent. On the other hand, 28 percent of Trump voters said they strongly disapprove of Bragg’s performance, with 15 percent disapproving, making a negative total of 43 percent. Bragg fared better among New York City voters as a whole, with 43 percent approving of his performance.
Trump is currently on trial in Manhattan on charges of falsifying business records related to the payment of hush money to Stormy Daniels, a case initiated by Bragg. The former president denies all charges against him and claims that the allegations are politically motivated. The survey results also showed that 55 percent of New Yorkers approve of the job performance of Letitia James, the city’s attorney general, while 54 percent approve of the state’s Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul’s performance. James filed a civil fraud lawsuit against Trump and The Trump Organization, which presiding Judge Arthur Engoron found Trump liable for fraud and ordered him to pay a penalty of $454 million with interest. Trump has denied any wrongdoing in the case and plans to appeal.
The survey conducted between May 12 and 14 found that Trump voters in New York City were divided in their opinions on Bragg’s performance, with a significant portion approving of his work despite his role in prosecuting the former president. In contrast, a majority of New York City voters as a whole approved of Bragg’s performance. The poll also showed varying levels of approval for Letitia James and Kathy Hochul among New Yorkers, with a majority approving of their job performance in their respective roles. The findings suggest a complex political landscape in the city where opinions on public officials are divided along party lines and personal beliefs.
Despite the divided opinions among New York City voters, the survey results provide insights into how different political affiliations view the performance of public officials in the city. The approval ratings for Bragg, James, and Hochul reflect the diverse opinions within the city’s electorate and the ongoing political challenges faced by these officials in their roles. The survey methodology ensured a representative sample of the city’s voters, with a margin of error that allows for a 95 percent certainty that the true values fall within a 3.14 percent range of the sample result. Overall, the poll results shed light on the complex dynamics of political approval in New York City and the challenges faced by public officials in navigating these diverse opinions.
