A new poll released by CNN shows former Pres. Donald Trump maintaining a lead over Pres. Joe Biden as the respective presumptive nominees of the Republican and Democratic Parties together head towards a rematch of the 2020 election.

Trump had the support of 49% of respondents while Biden sat at 43%, down two percentage points from CNN’s last poll in January. Meanwhile, 55% say they now view Trump’s administration as a success, a stark reversal from when he left office in Jan. 2021.

The poll, conducted by SSRS, reports that 61% consider Biden's presidency to be a failure, with 14% saying both failed and 8% generally approving of both administrations. Biden's approval rating is 40%, with 34% approving of his economic policies.

70% classify economic conditions as "poor," with 65% saying the issue is an "extremely important" part of their decision. Other issues classified as extremely important for many voters include: protecting democracy, immigration, crime and gun policy, and health care.

When including third-party candidates, Trump led Biden 42% to 33%, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at 16%, Cornell West at 4%, and Jill Stein at 3%. In a stark change from 2020, Trump leads Biden 51% to 40% among voters under 35 years old.

Other polls show similar results, with the two candidates polling close to each other in key swing states Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Despite facing several legal battles, most voters said they aren't impacted by Trump's trials one way or the other.

CNN Poll Shows Trump Maintaining Lead Over Biden

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