Trump Impeachment Poll: Under 30 Voters Want Trump Impeached, Removed From Office

Six in 10 Millennial and Gen Z voters believe president Donald Trump both obstructed Congress and is guilty of abuse of power -- the charges brought against him by the House and for which he was impeached -- while five in 10 say Trump should be removed from office.

The latest Forbes Under 30 Voter Survey, Powered By Zogby, reveals 58.6 percent of the 1,014 respondents (all of whom were between 18 and 29 years old) believe Trump abused his power and obstructed Congress. On the other hand, 32.8 percent of those surveyed don't think Trump is guilty. The remaining 8.7 percent said they're not sure.

The poll also shows 54.2 percent saying Trump should be removed from office. Thirty-seven percent held the opposite opinion while 8.8 percent said they didn't know.

The majority of young Independents, or 52.4 percent, said the Senate should remove the President from office. A smaller 30.1 percent said Trump should stay on, while 17.5 percent of those not Democrat or Republican said they're uncertain.

As expected, most young Republicans, or 67.9 percent, say Trump shouldn't be removed from office. On the other hand, 79.5 percent of young Democrats say Trump should be ousted from office.

Most Millennial and Gen-Z voters, whether Republican, Democrat or Independent, have doubts Congress can conduct a fair impeachment hearing. A large 61.2 percent of those polled said they either distrusted or were unsure of Congress’ ability to conduct a fair hearing. A scant 15.7 percent argued Congress was up to the task.

The poll also shows these young voters are set in their beliefs and say media coverage will hardly change their minds. According to the poll, 29.6 percent of them said the impeachment trial has had no impact on whether they're more or less likely to support Trump.

In contrast, 31.5 percent said the impeachment process has made them more likely to support the president. Another 31.6 percent say it has made them less, while 7.3 percent said they're unsure of the impact.

The Forbes/Zogby poll has parallels to a similar poll also involving Millennials and Gen Zers released January 16, or before the start of the Senate impeachment trial on January 22. The LX/Morning Consult poll shows Millennials and Gen Zers are the demographics most in favor of a full trial for Trump. Sixty eight percent of Gen Zers want a full trial for Trump while 62 percent Millennials held the same opinion.