The survey found that 55 per cent of respondents favour impeachment, while a minority oppose it, pointing to a clear tilt in public sentiment against the president.

The findings add to a series of recent polls indicating that support for impeachment has either crossed or is approaching the majority threshold among US voters.

Newsweek reported that the data underscores a widening gap in political opinion, with backing for impeachment largely driven by opposition voters, while Trump’s core support base remains firmly against such proceedings. The trend highlights the persistent polarisation shaping American politics during his second term.

In parallel with public opinion, prediction markets tracking political outcomes have shown a noticeable increase in the perceived likelihood of impeachment and removal.

According to data cited by Newsweek, the probability has climbed to roughly 28 to 29 per cent, marking one of the highest levels recorded in recent months. However, these figures still suggest that while impeachment is plausible, actual removal from office remains unlikely.

Under the US Constitution, impeachment is a two-step process. The House of Representatives can approve articles of impeachment with a simple majority vote.

However, conviction and removal require a two-thirds majority in the Senate, a significantly higher bar that is rarely met. Given the current political balance in Congress, analysts say such a threshold would be difficult to achieve.

Trump’s political history further complicates the outlook. He is the only US president to have been impeached twice during his first term, in 2019 and 2021, and was acquitted by the Senate on both occasions. That precedent, Newsweek noted, continues to shape expectations around any future impeachment effort.

The renewed discussion around impeachment comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Trump’s policies and leadership decisions, including criticism related to domestic governance and foreign policy issues. While the poll does not tie support for impeachment to a single factor, it reflects broader dissatisfaction among segments of the electorate.

Despite the rising support, experts caution that public opinion alone does not determine impeachment outcomes, which ultimately depend on political will within Congress. The divide between voter sentiment and legislative feasibility remains a defining feature of the current situation.

The latest findings illustrate a complex political landscape: a majority of Americans may support impeachment, but the constitutional and political hurdles to removing a sitting president remain substantial, leaving the issue firmly in the realm of possibility rather than probability, according to Newsweek.