AP-NORC Poll Says Most Americans See Trump Profiting From Presidency
The poll finds 6 in 10 U.S. adults say he is profiting illegally or unethically, while 56% say he favors personal business interests.
- An AP-NORC poll of 2,140 adults indicates about 6 in 10 U.S. adults believe President Donald Trump is profiting from the presidency, either illegally or unethically.
- Concerns stem from the Trump Organization striking eight foreign deals in his presidency's first year and Trump generating more than $1 billion from new crypto businesses after loosening industry regulations.
- Democrats are especially likely to believe Trump has broken the law, with about 8 in 10 saying that, while only about 1 in 10 Republicans allege illegal activity.
- The White House denies any conflict of interest, stating Trump acts only in the country's interest; Republican Audra Pelsue of Syracuse, New York, dismisses critics as "too angry to see straight."
- Most Americans feel Trump prioritizes his wealth over their needs, with few adults—about 1 in 10—saying he focuses "a lot" on people like them.
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Trump says he cares for Americans. They think he’s more focused on his wealth, an AP-NORC poll finds
Most Americans think Donald Trump is profiting off the presidency in unethical or illegal ways and is focused more on his wealth than helping people like them, a new AP-NORC poll finds.
Trust and Transparency Take Center Stage in Debate Over Presidential Profits
As questions about money, power and public trust continue to shape political debate, many Americans remain divided over whether elected leaders are putting the country's interests ahead of their own. A recent poll found widespread concern about President Donald Trump's financial ties and whether public officials can fully separate their personal business interests from public service. The findings also reflect broader frustration with government…
The President's displeasure can hit Republicans.
The majority of Americans believe Trump puts his business above people like them.
The majority of the U.S. population believes that Donald Trump benefits from power illegally or unethically, they point out that the head of state is focused on increasing his personal fortune rather than helping citizens.
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