Poll: 60% of Americans accuse Trump of exploiting his office to enrich himself

A poll conducted by the Associated Press and the NORC center shows that 60% of American adults believe President Donald Trump is exploiting his presidential office to obtain personal gains that are illegal or unethical, while nearly half of Americans believe he gives great priority to his financial interests at the expense of citizens.

A new poll conducted by the Associated Press and the NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that 60% of American adults believe President Donald Trump is exploiting his presidential office for personal gain, either in illegal or unethical ways. Slightly more than half of Americans believe Trump gives "great" priority to his personal financial interests since his return to the White House, while only one in ten said he focuses "to a great degree" on the conditions of citizens. The results are consistent with previous polls showing a decline in Trump's popularity, including a University of Massachusetts poll in September 2026 showing 64% dissatisfaction with his performance, and a Reuters/Ipsos poll in August 2026 showing only 33% approval. The decline is attributed to Trump's decision to wage war against Iran and the resulting sharp rise in the cost of living and fuel prices. These results come as the midterm elections scheduled for next November approach.