Almost half of Republicans “will have a time when patriotic Americans will have to put the law in their hands,” a new poll shows.

• The new poll provides a disturbing picture of Republican beliefs about democracy.

• Almost half of Republicans said it might be time to put the law in their hands.

• The majority of Republicans supported the possibility of using power to support “traditional” America.

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Less than a year after the Trump-supporting mob attacked the US Capitol, nearly half (47%) of Republican voters said, “Patriot Americans have to put the law in their hands. The time will come when we have to. ” New national survey By the George Washington University Media and Public Relations School.

According to polls, only about 29% of Americans, including only 9% of Democrats, agreed to this statement to some extent. In addition, 49% said they disagree or strongly disagree.

Polls also say that the majority of Republicans (55%) “may have to use their power to save the rapid disappearance of traditional American lifestyles.” I found that. About 15% of Democrats agreed with the statement, but more Americans (46%) disagreed than they did (34%).

“Powerful leaders sometimes have to bend the rules to get things done,” said Republicans (27%) rather than Democrats (18%).

Polls also found a very low level of confidence among Republicans regarding elections-82% “trust the results of elections when so many people vote for those who provide handouts.” Is difficult. ” Only 15% of Democrats were on the same page.

Reflecting other recent polls on the 2020 elections, the survey found that only 20% of Republicans are confident in the 2020 election results, compared to more than 90% of Democrats. understood.

A survey of 1,753 registered voters in the United States was conducted by YouGov from June 4th to 23rd.

During the Trump era, democratic experts repeatedly He expressed concern about the Republican Party’s slip into authoritarianism. Democratic scholars Continued to issue an alarm Republican-led legislatures across the country are pushing for restrictive voter law, just as much as the groundless allegations of mass voter fraud after President Donald Trump was significantly defeated in the 2020 elections. Adopted the conversion.Along these lines, former Trump administration officials recently referred to the Republican Party as follows: The greatest national security threat to the United States.

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According to the report, more than a quarter of Americans are considered to have right-wing authoritarian political beliefs. Polling from Morning Consult Released in late June.

Trump has caused a rebellion in the Capitol and has been impeached twice as the only commander-in-chief in history, but remains a Republican leader. Republican leaders in Congress also oppose the House’s investigation into the January 6 riots.

At a hearing by the House of Commons selection committee conducting the investigation on Tuesday Four policemen testified About the violence they suffered by Trump supporters at the Capitol. One officer called the riot a “terrorist,” and another said the Capitol riot was a “coup attempt.”

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