American businessman and TV personality Donald Trump is running to be the Republican presidential candidate in the 2016 election. Which of the following comes closest to your view about his chances?

American businessman and TV personality Donald Trump is running to be the Republican presidential candidate in the 2016 election. Which of the following comes closest to your view about his chances? Published on 7 August 2015 → Survey conducted on 7 August 2015 on 23143 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

I'd be fairly surprised if he became president – he's too outspoken and controversial, even for American politics

47%

I wouldn't rule him out, but his chances are probably quite slim

26%

I can see him becoming president – America enjoys wealthy celebrity characters like Trump

Don't know

18%

I'd be fairly surprised if he became president – he's too outspoken and controversial, even for American politics

47%

I wouldn't rule him out, but his chances are probably quite slim

26%

I can see him becoming president – America enjoys wealthy celebrity characters like Trump

Don't know

18%

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