The public largely believes that its worthwhile to investigate links between Russian government officials and associates of President Donald Trump , according to a new HuffPost/YouGov poll .

Americans say by a 17-point margin, 48 percent to 31 percent, that the Trump administrations relationship with Russia is a legitimate issue.

Forty-seven percent say they consider it a serious problem, although just under one-third say its very serious. Thirty-seven percent say its not very serious or not a problem at all, with another 16 percent saying they arent sure.

When pressed, people who say theyre unsure about the issue generally support an investigation. With no undecided option given, Americans say by a 28-point margin, 64 percent to 36 percent, that the FBIs investigation into possible ties between Trumps associates and Russian government officials is necessary.

About half of the public believes that Russia interfered in the 2016 election, although just 35 percent believe the interference was intended to help elect Trump. Twenty-three percent dont believe Russia interfered, with another 28 percent unsure.

During last weeks congressional intelligence hearings , House Republicans focused their questions largely on leaks to the media, while Democrats expressed more interest in Russias role in last years campaign. Americans are split on which of these issues should be the bigger priority for Congress. Thirty-seven percent place more importance on investigating Russias role in the 2016 election, and 37 percent prioritize investigating the leaking of classified information to journalists.

Responses are deeply divided along political lines, although voters who supported Trump in last years election are somewhat less united than those who supported his rival, Hillary Clinton.

Clinton voters say by a 73-point margin, 81 percent to 8 percent, that the Russia story is a legitimate issue, while Trump voters say by a 43-point margin, 65 percent to 22 percent, that it is not.

Clinton voters overwhelmingly consider Russias role in the election a bigger priority, while Trump voters are far more likely to say theyre concerned with leaks to reporters.

Theres also a partisan divide on views of Russia. Although perceptions of the country are low across the board, 21 percent of Trump voters, compared to just 5 percent of Clinton voters, consider Russia to be friendly or an ally.

The HuffPost/YouGov poll consisted of 1,000 completed interviews conducted March 20-22 among U.S. adults, using a sample selected from YouGovs opt-in online panel to match the demographics and other characteristics of the adult U.S. population.

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CORRECTION: A previous version of this article overstated how many Americans consider the Trump administrations relationship with Russia very serious.