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Public opinion data supports this view: a remarkable 79% of likely voters believe the justice system is divided and biased, with 77% of independents sharing this concern. Such perceptions threaten to sway more voters toward Trump, seeing the legal actions as blatant attempts to suppress his candidacy rather than genuine legal proceedings.
The Significance of Age and Competence
A crucial point raised by Zakaria pertains to President Biden’s declining cognitive ability. Once, Biden led Trump by nine points on competence; now, Trump leads by 16 points—a staggering 25-point swing within a year. Voters increasingly view Biden as cognitively unfit, which could be a decisive factor in the upcoming election.