Politics · United States · 3 hrs ago
Poll finds most Americans see Trump as profiting unethically or illegally
A poll found about six in 10 US adults believe Trump is profiting illegally or unethically from the presidency.
About four in 10 said they believe his conduct is illegal, while about two in 10 called it unethical but not illegal.
Most respondents said Trump has prioritised his personal financial interests over the country or people like them.
The poll comes as his family business expands into cryptocurrency and pursues foreign real estate deals during his second term.
The poll measured public views, not whether any conduct was illegal.
The White House rejects claims that Trump and his family benefit from his position, saying he has no conflicts of interest and acts in the country's interests.
A poll found that around six in 10 US adults believe Donald Trump is profiting from his presidency illegally or behaving unethically.
About four in 10 respondents believe he is doing something illegal, while about two in 10 say his conduct is unethical but not illegal.
The survey found that 56% think Trump has placed a lot of emphasis on his personal businesses since returning to the White House.
The poll measured public perceptions and did not establish whether any of Trump’s activities were illegal.
The White House has rejected allegations that Trump and his family are benefiting financially from his position.
- Who
- US adults surveyed about President Donald Trump’s conduct.
- What
- A poll found that most respondents believe Trump is profiting from his presidency illegally or unethically.
- When
- The article was published on 2026-10-13. The poll’s fieldwork dates are not stated.
- Where
- The United States.
- Why
- The poll examined public views of Trump’s financial interests and conduct as president.
White House
Poll respondents who believe Trump is acting illegally or unethically
Alleged conduct
White House
The White House says Trump has no conflicts of interest and acts in the country’s interests.
Poll respondents who believe Trump is acting illegally or unethically
Around six in 10 respondents believe Trump is illegally profiting from the presidency or engaging in unethical conduct.
Personal financial interests
White House
The White House has rejected allegations that Trump and his family benefit financially from his position.
Poll respondents who believe Trump is acting illegally or unethically
A majority of respondents believe Trump has prioritised his personal financial interests over helping ordinary people.
Trump’s family business expanded into new ventures, including cryptocurrency.
Trump reported receiving more than $1 billion from new cryptocurrency businesses in a federal financial disclosure.
The Times of India reported the AP-NORC poll’s findings.
- Public view
- Around six in 10 US adults see illegal or unethical conduct
- Illegal conduct
- Around four in 10 respondents believe Trump is doing something illegal
- Personal businesses
- 56% say Trump has placed a lot of emphasis on them since returning to the White House
- Friends and family businesses
- 54% say Trump has given them a lot of attention
- Crypto income
- More than $1 billion reported in a June federal financial disclosure
What people are saying
His wealth increases,
but the people in the country are just barely getting by.
I found out that nobody cared.
Sources
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