“Supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol earlier this afternoon to protest lawmakers certifying Joe Biden’s election victory. According to initial reports, one person was shot and killed and at least one explosive device was found in the area. A YouGov Direct poll of 1,397 registered voters who had heard about the event finds that most (62%) voters perceive these actions as a threat to democracy. Democrats (93%) overwhelmingly see it this way, while most (55%) Independents also agree. Among Republicans, however, only a quarter (27%) think this should be considered a threat to democracy, with two-thirds (68%) saying otherwise.”
“In fact, many Republicans (45%) actively support the actions of those at the Capitol, although as many expressed their opposition (43%). Among all voters, almost two-thirds (63%) say that they ‘strongly’ oppose the actions taken by President Trump’s supporters, with another 8% say they ‘somewhat’ oppose what has happened. Overall, one in five voters (21%) say they support the goings-on at the Capitol. Those who believe that voter fraud took place and affected the election outcome are especially likely to feel that today’s events were justified, at 56%” – YouGov.