White News 18 | Reporting: A new Gallup-NPR poll reveals that a majority of Americans support U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s decision to open a federal grand jury investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe. The results suggest that public opinion is shifting as the political and legal spotlight turns toward former Obama-era officials.
According to the nationwide survey, conducted between July 30 and August 2, 59% of respondents said they support the investigation, while 35% oppose it. Six percent remain undecided. The numbers suggest broad national interest, particularly among independents and younger voters.
Support for the probe breaks sharply along party lines. Among Republicans, 78% back Bondi’s move. Among Democrats, support drops to just 32%. Independents sit in the middle, with 52% in favor and 39% against.
The data marks a notable shift compared to polling from just two years ago, where skepticism toward reopening Russiagate was more widespread.
The poll also reveals that 61% of voters under 40 believe Obama-era officials should be held accountable if any wrongdoing is uncovered. Among Black and Latino voters, a majority said they are following the case but are cautious about the investigation’s political motives.
Tulsi Gabbard’s June referral to the DOJ which declassified documents suggesting possible abuse of power in 2016 appears to have influenced public sentiment. Bondi’s formal launch of a grand jury has only amplified the debate.
“This feels like a long-overdue reckoning,” said Charles, a 41-year-old independent voter from Pennsylvania who participated in the survey. “It shouldn’t matter who’s in power. If there was misconduct, it needs to come out.”
But not all voices are supportive. “It’s just political revenge,” said Angela, a Democrat from Chicago. “They want to erase Trump’s legacy of investigations by going after Obama’s.”
Legal experts note that public opinion won’t impact the grand jury’s legal authority but could affect how the media, lawmakers, and candidates react to its outcomes.
“The DOJ is watching public mood carefully,” said constitutional scholar Janine Holtzman. “Public support can legitimize or delegitimize these kinds of probes, even before any charges are filed.”
Online, the issue is dominating the conversation. Hashtags like #ObamaProbe, #BondiInvestigation, and #Russiagate2025 are trending on platforms like X, Truth Social, and TikTok. According to data from SocialBlade, posts related to Bondi’s announcement saw more than 7.8 million shares and mentions within 48 hours.
On Google Trends, the term “Obama indictment” rose by 1120% between August 3 and 5. Meanwhile, related YouTube videos have generated over 18 million collective views. The public is watching closely.
As Bondi’s grand jury begins its work behind closed doors, voters across the political spectrum appear to agree on one thing: they want answers. Whether that leads to indictments, revelations, or political fallout remains to be seen.
For now, the investigation is not just a legal story it’s a political flashpoint. And according to the latest data, the American public is more engaged than ever.