Poll finds 66% of MAGA voters would back GOP candidate accused of sexual assault

A new Politico poll has revealed that a majority of voters who identified as MAGA and cast their ballots for former President Donald Trump in the 2024 election would still support a Republican candidate even if that candidate faced sexual‑assault allegations. The survey found that 66 percent of those voters said they would back a GOP nominee under such circumstances, indicating a strong willingness to overlook personal misconduct in favor of party loyalty.

The poll, which sampled voters who identified as MAGA and voted for Trump, asked respondents how they would react to a hypothetical scenario in which a Republican candidate was accused of sexual assault. While the study did not name any specific individual, the findings suggest that a significant portion of Trump‑aligned voters prioritize partisan alignment over concerns about a candidate’s personal conduct. The data come amid ongoing national conversations about the impact of sexual‑harassment allegations on political careers.

These results underscore the enduring influence of party identification among Trump supporters, even in the face of serious ethical questions. The poll highlights a potential challenge for Republican candidates who must navigate the tension between maintaining a broad base of support and addressing allegations that could damage their credibility.