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Poll: Majority of Americans say Trump prioritizes his personal financial interests over U.S. as a whole
PBS • • nation
Key Points:
- A majority of U.S. adults believe former President Trump has prioritized increasing his personal wealth during his second term, with 56% saying he has put "a lot" of emphasis on his personal businesses since returning to office.
- About 40% of Americans think Trump is engaging in illegal activities related to his business dealings, while 20% believe his actions are unethical but not illegal; Democrats are especially likely to view his conduct as illegal.
- The Trump Organization has pursued multiple foreign deals, including crypto ventures and real estate transactions in authoritarian countries, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and potential corruption.
- Republicans are less convinced Trump is doing something wrong, with many attributing criticism to political bias and comparing it to perceived double standards involving President Biden's family.
- Despite controversy, only about one-quarter of Americans believe Trump has prioritized the country as a whole "a lot," and even fewer think he has focused significantly on people like them since taking office.
