Donald Trump
Former President Donald Trump.
  • Prior to news of a possible indictment, a poll showed support for former President Trump's 2024 run was surging.
  • 41% of GOP respondents in the Monmouth University poll wanted Trump as the 2024 Republican nominee.
  • GOP candidates and high-ranking Republican congressmen have spoken out against the looming potential charges.

Former President Donald Trump is surging in the polls ahead of a possible indictment from a New York grand jury, a recent survey shows.

The Monmouth University Poll was conducted between March 16 and 20, mostly prior to news of the Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg possibly bringing charges against Trump, and contains a maximum margin of error of ± 6.6 percentage points.