Polls show Mr Trump leading Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, his closest rival for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, by about 40 points.
However, CNN reported that Mr. Trump's other Republican rivals are hesitant, or even unwilling, to attack him to erode this advantage. The latest polls partly explain this.
While some have seen their popularity decline, others — up in primary polls — have largely ignored Mr Trump and some have even praised him.
Former President Donald Trump. Photo: AP
CNN cited "the fate of a previous opponent who strongly attacked Mr. Trump" - former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. He is setting a record for unpopularity within the Republican Party.
According to the latest poll by Quinnipiac University (USA), Mr. Christie's popularity rating is currently at -44 points. Surprisingly, 61% of Republican voters have an unfavorable view of Mr. Christie.
The former New Jersey governor is not the only one with poor approval ratings among Republican presidential candidates seen as taking on Mr Trump.
Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson — who has called for Republicans to oust Mr Trump — was the only presidential candidate last week who did not raise his hand when the candidates on stage were asked whether they supported Mr Trump as their presidential candidate. Mr Hutchinson’s favorability rating was -18 points.
Former Texas congressman Will Hurd, also a Trump critic, has a 4% favorability rating and an 11% unfavorability rating.
According to CNN, Mr. Trump is always highly appreciated by about 80% of Republicans and the "extremely supportive" rate is more than 50%.
In contrast to opponents who attacked Mr. Trump, those who did not mention or express support for the former president had better outcomes.
For example, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott received a 49% favorability rating and just an 8% unfavorability rating in a Quinnipiac University poll.
Another Republican candidate, Ohio businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, has repeatedly praised Mr. Trump, even pledging to pardon the former president (if he is convicted in federal court) if elected to the White House. About 39% of Republicans surveyed have a favorable view of Mr. Ramaswamy.
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