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Poll finds 66% of Americans say Trump is using office for personal gain
The same Washington Post-ABC poll puts Trump's approval at 33%, based on survey responses rather than verified findings.
The short version
- A Washington Post-ABC poll found 66% of Americans believe Trump is using the presidency to enrich himself.[The Guardian]
- That belief is up 12 points from last September, with 94% of Democrats and 73% of independents saying so.[ABC News · The Guardian]
- Trump's approval stands at 33% in the same poll, which measures public perception rather than proving any enrichment.[The Guardian]
Key facts
- 66% of Americans believe Trump is using the presidency to enrich himself, according to a Washington Post-ABC poll.[The Guardian]
- The 66% figure is up from 62% in February and 56% in September 2025, according to an ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll.[ABC News]
- Trump's approval rating is 33% in the Washington Post-ABC poll.[The Guardian]
- One report says 34% of Republicans believe Trump is using the presidency to enrich himself.[The Guardian]
- Another report says 27% of Republicans, 94% of Democrats and 73% of independents say Trump is using the presidency to enrich himself.[ABC News]
What remains uncertain
- Reports give different Republican shares, 34% and 27%, and the reporting does not reconcile the two figures.[ABC News · The Guardian]
- The findings are survey perceptions, and the reporting does not establish whether any personal enrichment occurred.[ABC News · The Guardian]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- Most Americans think Trump is using presidency to enrich himself, poll findsThe Guardian - US
- Dems lead GOP in House vote choice as Trump's approval rating hits record low: PollABC News - Top Stories