Trust in Secret Service to Protect Presidential Candidates

Key Points

• Only around 3 in 10 Americans are extremely or very confident in the Secret Service's ability to protect presidential candidates
• Democrats blame the availability of guns, while Republicans blame the Secret Service for the assassination attempt
• Americans see political division in the U.S. as having a significant responsibility for the attempt on Trump's life
• Only about one-third of Americans have confidence in the Department of Homeland Security to conduct a fair investigation

Pros

• Poll sheds light on public opinion regarding Secret Service protection of presidential candidates
• Highlights differences in views between Democrats and Republicans

Cons

• Lack of trust in Secret Service's ability to keep candidates safe
• Political division seen as a major factor contributing to the assassination attempt

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