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Poll: Majority of Democrats Want Biden and Trump Officials Prosecuted Over Gaza

New survey finds 57% of Democratic voters back criminal prosecution of officials from both administrations over Israel's war in Gaza.

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What to know

  • 57% of 683 surveyed Democratic voters want a future Democratic administration to prosecute both Trump and Biden officials over Gaza; 22% said no and 22% were unsure.
  • Support cut across ideological self-identification, including 48% of Democrats who called themselves moderate or conservative.
  • The Gaza question was the only one in the poll asking Democrats about prosecuting members of their own party alongside Republicans.
  • The same poll found even higher support (66-76%+) for prosecuting Trump officials specifically over the Iran war, Caribbean/Pacific boat strikes, and ICE/CBP conduct.

Tony Blinken Former Secretary of StateJake SullivanJake Sullivan Former National Security AdviserCenter for Strategic Politics PollsterLiberal Currents Magazine that commissioned the poll

Poll: Majority of Democrats Want Biden and Trump Officials Prosecuted Over Gaza
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Sep 23Sep 24yesterdaynow · 5:33 PM ET
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    Poll findings spread across social platforms

    The Common Dreams report and its headline figures circulated via reddit, Mastodon, and X, including amplification from an account tracking AIPAC-linked activity.

    “Majority of Democratic Voters Want to Prosecute Both Biden and Trump Administration Officials Over Gaza…”
    — @TrackAIPAC
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    Common Dreams details poll's broader prosecution findings

    Coverage noted Democrats also want Trump officials prosecuted over the Iran war (66%), Caribbean/Pacific boat strikes (72%), and ICE/CBP conduct (over 75%), with the Gaza question the only one spanning both parties.

    “crimes against humanity…”
    — a top United Nations official
  3. background

    Poll finds 57% of Democrats back prosecuting Gaza-linked officials — The Center for Strategic Politics, commissioned by Liberal Currents, surveyed 683 Democratic voters on whether a future Democratic administration should pursue criminal prosecution of Trump and Biden officials over Israel's Gaza campaign; 57% said yes, 22% no, 22% unsure.

  4. background

    Activists launch 'Genocide 20' accountability campaign — Organizers began pressuring universities and other institutions to cut ties with former Biden officials, including Tony Blinken and Jake Sullivan, over the administration's Gaza policy.