Staff Reports
The chances of former President Donald Trump winning back the White House have seen a significant increase, partly due to the ongoing trial he is facing and the mounting issues confronting President Joe Biden.
According to Sports Handle, a website that compiles political betting odds, Trump now has a 57.2% chance of winning the November election, marking the first time his odds have reached this high. In comparison, Biden’s odds of being reelected have dropped to 40.9%, down from 47.1% at the end of April. This significant shift over the last month has widened the gap between the two candidates to 16.3 points.
Dems deserve what is hopefully coming their way, and 100 x worse: https://t.co/6MWPoF2jUZ via @dcexaminer
— MC (@milano_111) May 29, 2024
Since the end of April, Trump has been involved in a high-profile trial in New York related to a hush money case involving Stormy Daniels and his former attorney. Despite facing this legal battle, Trump has continued to make focused statements and hold rallies, which have reportedly boosted his popularity, as indicated by polls.
Meanwhile, Biden has encountered a series of challenges, including criticism for his handling of the Middle East war, ongoing inflation, and controversial statements. Additionally, protests have erupted against Biden’s lack of support for citizens in the Gaza Strip, with thousands of students participating in sometimes violent demonstrations.
The President also faces internal pressure within his own party, as a recent Rasmussen Reports survey found that 54% of Democrats would approve of him being replaced on the ticket. This growing dissatisfaction poses a potential threat to Biden’s reelection prospects.
It’s important to note that political betting is not permitted in the United States, but overseas betting sites provide data that is closely followed and can be surprisingly accurate in predicting election outcomes.
