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Republicans were much more likely than Democrats or Independents to say that the president prioritized the country overall; however, they were not without criticism. Only about 1 in 10 Republicans said Trump had done something illegal; most said he had done nothing wrong or that they did not know enough to judge.
He points to last year, when a business tied to the royal family of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) invested half a billion dollars into Trump’s crypto ventures, raising conflict-of-interest questions from watchdog organizations and lawmakers. According to his latest annual financial disclosure from June 30, Trump earned more than $1.4 billion from these ventures last year alone.
A separate UMass Amherst poll, conducted in August, points to broader concerns about government corruption. It showed that 75% of respondents noted a “great” amount of corruption in the federal government. Another 53% ranked the presidency as the “most corrupt institution in government”—above the Supreme Court, Congress, and the federal bureaucracy as a whole.
La Raja argues that the amount that constituents care about a politician’s enrichment or find it “unethical” often depends on how the country is doing overall.
Just 28% of 2,275 respondents approved of Trump’s handling of jobs and the economy, according to a Financial Times/Focaldata poll released Tuesday. Consumer prices were up 3.4% in August from a year earlier, the latest figure available from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
“[Trump] promised a better economy, and now inflation is up,” La Raja says. “There’s a war, and importantly, the war is linked to inflation.”
“Presidential approval often serves as a political anchor in midterm elections—meaning dissatisfaction with Trump could extend to Republican candidates down the ballot, particularly among independents and suburban voters,” Brandon Rottinghaus, a professor of political science at the University of Houston, tells TIME. “Even Republicans who are personally popular may find it difficult to separate themselves from perceptions of the President.”
“But Trump's extensive business interests have made the issue particularly visible,” Rottinghaus continues. “Historically, voters have often judged presidential ethics through a partisan lens, with supporters more willing to excuse questionable conduct and opponents more likely to interpret it as evidence of broader problems with presidential accountability.”
How much income did Trump report in 2026?
“There’s no financial gain like the past Presidents have had. It’s cost him to be in office,” Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told attendees at an Oct. 1 rally in Durant, Oklahoma.
That spike can largely be attributed to the $1.4 billion windfall he received from his family’s crypto venture, including more than $550 million from World Liberty Financial token sales—nine times the amount he earned from the same token sales in 2024.
The overlap between Trump’s business interests and the presidency could extend beyond his time in office.
His representatives have proposed building a retreat for future presidents on land beside Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach. The club would pay for the lodging and provide government access free of charge, while Trump’s family business would continue to operate the adjoining golf course. Local officials are considering the plan, which could make the private club a destination for influential political visitors long after Trump leaves the White House.
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