Poll Finds Majority of Americans Believe Trump Profited Unduly Since Returning to Power
2 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · United Kingdom
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- CNN Brasil
- Reuters
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A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that a majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump and his family have profited inappropriately from cryptocurrencies since his return to power. According to the survey, approximately 63 percent of respondents find these profits inappropriate, while 32 percent believe they are appropriate. The poll further indicates that many believe the president's political decisions are influenced by his private business interests. This sentiment extends to some of his own party, as half of the Republicans surveyed believe his commercial interests influence his decisions.
Trump has publicly defended digital assets and earned over 1.4 billion dollars last year through family cryptocurrency ventures, including World Liberty Financial and a Trump branded meme coin. In March 2025, the president promoted his own cryptocurrency on social media, calling it the best of all. While the White House spokesperson Anna Kelly stated there are no conflicts of interest and that investments are managed by independent financial institutions, ethics experts suggest the current situation is unprecedented. Richard Painter, a former ethics lawyer for George W. Bush, noted that the second Trump administration has more complex business interests than the first.
Political framing of these findings varies. Center leaning coverage highlights the tension between these findings and Trump's campaign promises to end corruption in Washington. Additionally, the reports note that Democrats are using these allegations ahead of the November midterm elections, while the Trump administration has promised to investigate corruption in Democrat led states.
How each side framed it
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- The center leaning sources focused on the statistical data of the poll and the contrast between the president's business interests and presidential ethics.
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