Could beat you Donald Trump in a fight? Your answer may depend on your political views.
An investigation of thousands of Americans by YouGov asked a direct question: “Who do you think would win in a physical fight between you and Donald Trump?”
Fifty-five percent of Americans surveyed said they could beat the president in a fight.
Most Americans think they can beat Donald Trump in a physical fight. (AP)
Only 19 percent supported the president over themselves. The rest was still undecided.
But the people who supported the president were far more likely to be Democrats than Republicans.
Only four percent of Democratic men thought they would lose a physical fight to Trump, while 82 percent thought they would prevail.
Democratic women were almost as optimistic, backing Trump 71-7.
They were considerably more confident than the Republican men, who only thought they themselves would prevail by a margin of 46 to 25.
Only Republican women thought they would lose in a fight against the president, by a margin of 19-55.
Perhaps the most embarrassing thing for the president was when people were asked who would win in a fight between him and an eight-year-old boy.
Trump received the support of 45 percent of respondents, with 31 percent tipping the eight-year-old.
Donald Trump surrounded by cabinet members and children. (AP)
Only 10 percent of respondents thought Trump could beat the average American in a fight. Sixty-six percent said the average American would prevail.
The poll was inspired by a conversation this week between Trump and a young child in the Oval Office.
“Do you think you can take me into a fight?” the president asked the boy.
The poll comes as Trump prepares to host a UFC event on the White House lawn.
The event is held to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States.
“This will be the greatest show on earth,” Trump said.
Donald Trump promotes a UFC event at the White House. (AP)
“Some people can take a beating, some can’t. And in life it’s always good to be able to do that.”
While YouGov is a well-regarded pollster when it comes to predicting election results, the company has been known to ask crazy questions in their surveys.
A 2023 poll asked Americans how confident they would be about landing a passenger plane in an emergency.
And a 2021 poll asked people which animals would win in head-to-head battles.
Elephants were considered the most likely winners, while geese were the least supported option.
Despite the geese’s gruff reputation, Americans would not support them in a fight. (Kevin Stent / Stuff NZ)
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