Poll Finds Disturbing Support for an Unconstitutional Trump Removal
A new Liberal Currents survey of Democratic voters included hypothetical headlines about how Donald Trump might leave office. One scenario in which military leaders removed Trump and took control of the country drew 59 percent approval and 28 percent disapproval, for a net approval of 31 percent. Respondents preferred impeachment and the Twenty-Fifth Amendment by much larger margins.
The Liberal Currents poll gauged Democratic voters before an election. Besides removal scenarios, it found a plurality backed Kamala Harris for the 2028 presidential nomination, while economic and cost-of-living concerns ranked as the top priority for a future Democratic president.
In the removal question, military takeover drew 59% approval and 28% disapproval, a net +31. Impeachment (+80), the Twenty-Fifth Amendment (+77), and peaceful death (+40) scored higher; assassination was the only negative option. The article also recalls January 2021, when Trump was constrained while Pelosi, Pence, and Milley effectively shared authority, and notes Brazil’s history of repeated military takeovers.
The poll result may shape how commentators discuss democratic norms and civil-military relations. It could affect public trust, especially among voters who see military intervention as a remedy, and may influence how parties talk about constitutional removal processes. Lawmakers, military institutions, and civic groups could face pressure to reaffirm civilian control. Yet survey hypotheticals may not predict behavior, and the broader public may view the finding as a warning rather than a mandate.