Donald Trump boosted by support from Republican voters ahead of arraignment

Poll shows 80% of likely GOP voters think ex-president should be eligible for re-election even if convicted but senators are less keen

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Donald Trump headed for Florida on Monday ahead of his expected Tuesday arraignment on 37 federal counts related to his retention of classified records with resounding backing from Republican voters and growing opposition among senior GOP senators.

According to a CBS News/YouGov poll, 80% of likely Republican voters think Trump should remain eligible for re-election to the presidency even if he is convicted.

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Source: The Guardian